Intel’s WI-FI experts have shared a tip to help you get faster internet speeds.
This is easy and shouldn’t take more than a couple of seconds.
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Intel’s general recommendations page contains this advice. Wireless Advice Page.
It states: “If you are using Wi-Fi, minimize the number of solid objects between the access point’s antenna and the device suffering from low speeds, using line-of-sight.
Moving a device, or an antenna by even a fraction of an inch could allow it to bypass several solid objects. This can make a huge difference.
You might only need an inch to increase your speed.
Some items in your home are more draining on the router than others.
It’s important to keep metal away from your Wi Fi router.
Radio waves are electromagnetic and they emit from your router.
Metal can also absorb these signals and lower the power of Wi-Fi.
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Move your router as far away from obstructions and into an open area.
Do not cover the sock for aesthetic purposes.
If you keep your router inside a cupboard or box, it can cause your internet to slow down.
You can also risk your Wi-Fi Router overheating.
Like a computer your router needs good ventilation.
If possible, keep the router away from the floor.