Wireless Network Range

Improving Your Wireless Network Range

Having access to the Internet in our homes is really pretty much a necessity these days. A home without a computer and Internet access, for some, would feel about as convenient as a home without windows. After all, the Internet really is just a window into the world, and one we've become accustomed to looking through any old time we please.

Having the Internet in our homes has become so normal, that many of us even consider it inconvenient to have to plug a cable into our computer to get that access. Wireless networks have made it possible for every home to have Internet access throughout the home, all sent by signals, without the need to connect through a cable.

While the technology behind the wireless network is amazing and has proven extremely effective in creating more convenient Internet use, it does have its limitations. The range the network covers is sometimes inadequate, or the signal is not strong enough in some areas of the network. There are a few things that can be done to try and solve these problems.

Your wireless network range centers around the router. This is the central point, and all access radiates out from this point.

Be sure your router is located in the best possible location. Position it so that it is not hampered by obstructions, such as plaster or brick walls, and wave emitting devices such as a microwave or cordless phone. Also, make sure this point avoids radio interference. You might also consider changing the WiFi channel number.
If necessary you can add an additional router to give you a range twice as big as with a single router.
Try a more powerful antenna for your router.
You can get a bi-directional WiFi amplifier or signal booster, to attach to the router.
Get a WiFi repeater, which is placed within range of the router and relays the signal . This means that someone out of range of the router, but within range of the repeater would still have access to the network.

Taking any of these steps will help to improve your wireless network range and have Internet access from parts of your home or work place where it was previously difficult or impossible to get a signal, improving your convenience and productivity.

Although most wireless networks are meant to have a fairly small range, the tips mentioned above can help you to increase that range. If you suspect that it will take more than these measures to achieve the amount of range you desire, it may be a good time to look into a different type of network that is meant for a larger scale and greater usage.

 

 

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