How to Improve a Wi-Fi Network's Performance
Improving the performance of a Wi-Fi network is a task that has immediate and measurable results. Many home networks now have wireless capabilities that often need tweaking or enhancing to improve signal transfers between a computer and the wireless devices. Learn how to improve performance of these networks with little effort or skill.
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Determine what type of wireless network will be improved. Common wireless networks today include 802.11a/b, 802.11g and 802.11n. The latter will be become the wireless network standard.
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Find other devices in the home that may be interfering with the home wireless router. Many routers operate on a 2.4ghz frequency as do several home appliances and telephones. Switching device frequencies will dramatically reduce lag and interference with the network.
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Replace the existing router or wireless card in the computer or laptop to a faster wireless standard. Most laptop computers have wireless capabilities built in, yet can be upgraded with a simple wireless card upgrade. Personal computers may need an additional card added to the motherboard.
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Place the router of the existing wireless network high on a wall or table centrally located in the home or office to improve throughput. The higher the transmitter and antennae, the better the reception and performance will be throughout the building.
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Readjust the router's transmitting signal channel to another, less populated channel. Many people use the common channel 9 or 11 to broadcast; change to another channel to reduce interference.
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Tips & Warnings
When setting up a wireless network, think about upgrading to MIMO (Multi-Input/Multi-Output) hardware. This system rivals that of wired hardware router throughput.
Use power-line devices that utilize existing home or office electrical wiring system to deliver clean Wi-Fi reception.
Change output channels frequently if reception continuously drops or fails. Others may be piggybacking the network's signal and stealing bandwidth.
