In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the most common causes of "dead spots" in your home's internet network, plus how to find them. Because most buildings were built before Wi-Fi and internet networks even existed, it's not unusual to find certain places in some homes or structures where these networks don't work as well -- but there are things you can do to combat this, as well.
At AVI Systems, we're proud to offer high-quality home networking solutions as part of our broad home automation programs, ensuring you and your family are always connected no matter where you are in the home. In today's part two of our series, we'll go over some possible remedies to dead Wi-Fi spots in your home.
Repositioning Your Router, Removing Obstructions
In some cases, solving Wi-Fi dead spots is as simple as moving your router to a new location. If you have a single-story home, placing the router in a central location is often ideal -- but if you have a two-story or multi-level home, you may need to get a little creative. In general, it's best to avoid placing your router:
- In a corner
- Near a window
- On the floor
- Next to large metal objects
All of these can obstruct your router's signal in some way, making it weaker and more likely to have dead spots. If you have a two-story home, try placing the router on an upper level -- the higher up it is, the better its signal will be.
Upgrade the Router
In other situations, you may need to upgrade your router entirely in order to achieve better Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. If you have an older model router, it likely isn't equipped to handle the same internet speeds and usage as newer models -- meaning its signal will be weaker, and you'll be more likely to experience dead spots.
Investing in a high-quality, powerful router is one of the best ways to ensure you have a strong signal no matter where you are in your home. At AVI Systems, we offer a variety of home networking solutions to meet your specific needs -- so no matter what size or layout your home has, we can help you find the perfect router for the job.
Upgrading to a Home Networking Solution
Finally, for many homeowners, the best way to achieve total connectivity throughout the home is to upgrade to a home networking solution. Home networking solutions are designed to provide a strong, reliable signal no matter where you are in your home -- and they often come with a variety of other features and benefits, as well.
For example, our team at AVI Systems offers home networking solutions that are meant to handle the large demand from varying devices that are common in most homes today. Our solutions are also equipped to handle 4K streaming and gaming, ensuring you always have a lag-free connection no matter what you're doing.
For more on how to solve issues of dead spots in home Wi-Fi setups, or to learn about any of our home automation programs or services, speak to our team at AVI Systems today.