How can you combat dead spots in your home’s Wi-Fi connection? Here are some simple tips, including upgrading your network. 

<p>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.</p>
<p>At AVI Systems, we're proud to offer high-quality <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.avi-utah.com/residential-solutions/home-networking" title="Home Networking Solutions" target="_blank">home networking solutions</a></span> 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.</p>
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<h2>Repositioning Your Router, Removing Obstructions</h2>
<p>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:</p>
<ul>
<li>In a corner</li>
<li>Near a window</li>
<li>On the floor</li>
<li>Next to large metal objects</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
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<h2>Upgrade the Router</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<h2>Upgrading to a Home Networking Solution</h2>
<p>Finally, for many homeowners, the best way to achieve total connectivity throughout the home is to upgrade to a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.avi-utah.com/residential-solutions/home-networking" target="_blank">home networking solution</a></span>. 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.avi-utah.com/contacts" title="Contact Us" target="_blank">speak to our team at AVI Systems</a></span> today.</p>

Wi-Fi Dead Spots: Solutions to Consider in Your Home

What are Wi-Fi dead spots, and how can they be identified in your network? Here are some basics.

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<p>In today's day and age, whether you're working from home or simply coordinating various devices for personal and entertainment uses, you can't afford to lose network Wi-Fi coverage in any part of your home. A common culprit here in the past has been what are known as "dead zones" that are sometimes found in certain home networks -- but modern technology is helping make these a thing of the past.&nbsp;</p>
<p>At AVI Systems, we're proud to offer the very best <a href="https://www.avi-utah.com/residential-solutions/home-networking" title="Home Networking Solutions" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">home networking solutions</span></a> in Salt Lake City and nearby areas, ensuring that all our clients are connected at all times within their homes. Removing dead zones is one of our key functions here -- if you're still utilizing an older or less effective network, here are some of the possible causes of these dead spots, plus how to identify them and why an upgrade to one of our systems will remove this issue for good, in this two-part blog series.</p>
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<h2>Causes of Wi-Fi Dead Spots</h2>
<p>The simplest cause of Wi-Fi dead spots is this: Most buildings, including homes, were built before Wi-Fi even existed. This means that the building's layout, plus any furniture and appliances within it, were not designed with network coverage in mind. As a result, there are going to be certain areas of your home where the signal just doesn't reach as well as others.</p>
<p>This is often especially true in larger homes, or those with more walls or other physical obstructions between the router and various rooms. But even in smaller homes, there can be trouble areas where the signal doesn't seem to reach as well -- and these are the dead spots we're talking about.</p>
<p>Another common cause of Wi-Fi dead spots has to do with your router itself. Older routers often have a very limited range, and may not be able to cover a larger home effectively. Additionally, if your router is placed in a central location but there are still physical obstructions between it and the dead zone areas, that can also contribute to the problem.</p>
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<h2>How to Find Dead Zones</h2>
<p>There are a few different ways you can go about finding dead zones within your home network. One is simply to walk around your home with a device that uses Wi-Fi and see where the signal is strongest and weakest. If you have trouble accessing the internet or loading apps in certain areas, chances are you've found a dead zone.</p>
<p>Another way to pinpoint dead zones is by using a special tool like a heatmap. This will show you, visually, where the signal is strongest and weakest in your home. This can be a helpful way to identify problem areas so that you can make changes to your network accordingly.</p>
<p>In part two of our series, we'll go over how to get rid of dead zones, including how products like the ones we offer will benefit you. For more on this, or to learn about any of our home automation services in SLC or nearby areas, speak to our team at AVI Systems today.</p>
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