Experiencing problems with your WiFi?
Here’s Globe how to optimize your WiFi at Home
The whole household, including your helpers and driver, wants to go online. Your children demand video streaming. You research a lot and maintain an online business. And everybody is on Facebook or Instagram. Are you sure you got the right home broadband plan to accommodate everybody’s needs?
With the internet playing a major role in our daily lives, not only is it necessary to have a home broadband connection that’s fast and reliable, but one that really answers all our needs.
Globe at Home offers tips on how to make the most out of your home broadband and WiFi experience for the whole family:
Location
Your WiFi experience depends largely on how close you are to the router. The farther you are from the router, especially if there are walls, the weaker your connection will be. The optimal location to place your router is an open space or area in the home. It shouldn’t be on the floor or near any body of water, whether an aquarium or water container. And you definitely shouldn’t cover it because it hampers the signal.
Obstruction
For the same reason you shouldn’t cover your router, you should also be mindful of any other obstructions. The most common would be concrete walls (especially thicker ones!)! Mirrors and doors may also weaken your WiFi signal. So don’t be surprised if you’re having trouble getting WiFi while you’re in the bedroom and your router is in the living room.
Interference
Remember that signals that come from different appliances can also interfere with each other, which means that things like microwave ovens may cause interference to your WiFi. So make sure to place your router away from your microwave!
A secure network
Unauthorized users contribute to a weak WiFi connection. Make sure that only those who are authorized are connected by securing your network with a strong password. Avoid names, birthdays, and phone numbers, and go for a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Also, don’t share your password with anyone.
Users and connected devices
Everyone shares a specific amount of bandwidth with a shared connection. This means that WiFi is slower when more people and devices are connected, whether or not the connection is actually being used.
WiFi extenders
One of the best ways to deal with walls, distance, and other obstructions is a WiFi extender. This can amplify the reach of your WiFi so you can enjoy strong and reliable signal wherever you are in the house.
Hope these tips help you optimize your WiFi at home!
Note: Experience fast and reliable connection with Globe at Home. This offers customizable plans depending on your family’s requirements and budget. Enjoy speeds of up to 5 Mbps for P1,299 a month that comes with 300 gb data allocation plus free 100 gb data to Youtube. Plans 1,299 and up come with free a 6-month subscription to Netflix, Disney Channel apps, and HOOQ. For more information about Globe at Home, visit the website at http://broadband.globe.com.ph/
