Tips for a Better WiFi Connection

For your customers, WiFi has become a necessity in their business. It drives collaboration between employees, connectivity to clients and allows for a better experience for guests and customers. WiFi can be help the success of a business – it increases customer loyalty and sales – so it is crucial to have a network that operates fast and is reliable.

Share these tips to make sure your customer’s WiFi connection is operating at peak performance.

Tighten Cable Connections

Over time, the cable connections into your equipment or into the wall outlets can become loose. When this happens, you may start to see issues with your service. A loose connection can cause slower internet speeds or spotty WiFi coverage. Check your internet equipment to ensure your cable connections are tight as your signal will be stronger.

Place Your Equipment in the Best Location

Whether it is your gateway, router or modem, make sure to place your equipment near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices. Place it at least a couple of feet off of the floor such as on a high shelf, keeping the number of walls between the router and your other devices to a minimum. Try to keep it away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, security systems, microwaves, computers or cordless phones. Placing it in the right location will ensure that each device in your workplace will have the best connection possible.

Connect High-Bandwidth Devices via Ethernet

Whenever possible, plugging stationary devices directly into your gateway or router using an Ethernet cable may provide optimal connectivity. For example, video streaming devices are bandwidth intensive, so to minimize the impact this has on other devices they should be connected with an Ethernet cable instead of connected wirelessly.

Turn Off or Disconnect Devices Not in Use

Unused devices and apps can interfere with your internet equipment and hog your signal. Turn off or disconnect devices not in use to help save your bandwidth for the devices that need it.

If All Else Fails, Consider a Different Speed Option

If the above tips don’t help, and you still find your connection to be slow, you may want to consider a higher speed to improve your network’s performance. This should help speed up your connected devices, and allows for growth in your company.

See the story here on the Comcast Business Community.