You finally got the Wi-Fi repeater you’ve been waiting for, and you’re excited to try it out. You install it, complete the configuration, and realize it the performance it offers is not only not what you expected, but on top of that you have stability issues that even lead to loss of connection.

If you’ve been through this situation and don’t know what to do, don’t worry, you most likely made a mistake during the installation or configuration process and it’s very easy to fix. However, it is also possible that simply you have purchased a model that does not meet your expectationsand it cannot optimally cover your needs.

In the latter case, it would be the only possible solution return the Wi-Fi repeater and buy a higher modelwith a level of benefits that allows us to cover our needs. For this reason, it is so important to be careful when choosing the model we will buy, because not all of them offer the same performance or have the same features and because, as usual, the cheapest models are the most modest. in functions.and the slowest.

What to do if your Wi-Fi repeater is slow or has problems

The first thing you need to do is check if you placed it at the optimal distanceand I’m not just referring to the physical separation between the repeater and the router, but also the impact that obstacles that exist along the path that separates the two devices can have on its range.

Obviously, it is not the same to place a Wi-Fi repeater four meters from the router with almost no interference and obstacles in this path than to do it in an environment where there are walls, mirrors, electrical appliances and other obstacles that can limit range and reduce signal quality and strength.

There are Wi-Fi repeaters that have a signal strength light. This will help us find the ideal point to place the repeater. If the purchased model lacks this feature, you can use apps to help you with this step, or just evaluate the distance and surrounding environment of both devices and adjust their location.

Another thing we need to check is the Wi-Fi standard and the band we are using. With Wi-Fi 5 we will enjoy higher speeds and the same goes for Wi-Fi 6, but with the 5 GHz band the range is less than with the 2.4 GHz band, which means that in certain cases something as simple as using the Wi-Fi 4 standard and the 2.4 GHz band can help us connect to the Internet in areas farthest from the repeater, where the 5 GHz band would not reach. It will be slower, but at least we will have a connection.

Last but not least, you should check the repeater’s security and bandwidth consumption, because there is always the possibility that while expanding your wireless network, it has reached the reach of an unwanted guest who managed to sneak into it, and this consumes all its resources. Kicking out intruders is very easy, as we have already told you in this article.

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