Today it is very easy to have a fast and secure Wi-Fi network, but unfortunately it is also quite simple. making mistakes that can destroy him almost immediately, and the worst part is that we will not always be aware of it. If this happens, it is very likely that we end up thinking about it and fattening up a problem that is actually very simple and easy to solve.

Since this is becoming more and more common, I decided to share with you a simple guide with three things that many people do wrong that can turn a perfectly working Wi-Fi network into a disaster. Keep in mind that one of these errors occurs it will be a serious problemso if all three are accumulated at the same time you can imagine what happens.

If you have any questions after reading the article you can leave it in the comments and we will help you solve it. Without further ado, let’s get down to business.

1.-Place obstacles and sources of interference near the router

It may be that at the time of installing your network, you chose the best possible place to install the router, but this may change over time. Let’s face it, we all redecorate our home and also remove and add new appliances, move mirrors and other items. In the end, it is likely that all of this will eventually affect the router and our Wi-Fi network.

Mirrors can significantly reduce the range of a Wi-Fi signal because makes the waves bounce and some appliances generate interference which can also reduce signal quality. Other major modifications to our home can end up blocking or reducing signal range, so we need to be careful and think a little bit before implementing these types of changes in our home.

2.-Enter the password carelessly and do not change it

It’s one of the most common and serious mistakes I’ve seen, and it can lead to some very curious situations. When we receive visitors, it is normal to provide them with a Wi-Fi password to connect to the network. However, we must be aware of this it can cause us problems especially if those visitors are not people you really trust.

I remember the case of a friend who gave the Wi-Fi password to a technician who came to check his gas and needed to send an email. Shortly after, he noticed that his internet connection was getting worse and worse, and we finally found out that he had three intruders on his network. It appears that the technician he did not hesitate to “sell” the password to some neighbors. I also know cases of people who were placed on the steps of the portal for hours to “steal Wi-Fi”.

It is ideal to have a guest network if we will receive frequent visits and if we do not have a network of this type, this is recommended change the password of our Wi-Fi network with a certain frequency and do it whenever we notice that it starts to go bad for no apparent reason because it is very likely that we will have unwanted guests.

3.-You are not using the standard or most suitable band

A Wi-Fi connection can work with different standards. Each standard has specific characteristics and offers a specific level of performance. For example, the Wi-Fi 4 standard is slower than the Wi-Fi 5 standard, and much slower than the Wi-Fi 6 standard, but has a longer range, which can make an important difference in specific cases. Wi-Fi 5 offers faster speeds, although it is true that it has a shorter range.

The band we use also has an effect, not only on performance and range, but also on signal quality and stability. With the 5 GHz band we will enjoy a higher performance and a more stable connection with less interference, while the opposite happens in the 2.4 GHz band.

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