As a Latino, I had a tough couple of months when I moved to the United States.
Everything was confusing wherever I looked, whether it was to look for an apartment or even the internet connection in my home. Some areas in my home didn’t get any internet signals at all, and upon researching, I found out that these areas are referred to as “dead zones”.
However, you’ll be glad to know that there are easy fixes to these dead zones so that you can ensure that you have internet coverage all over your home. If there’s an issue with internet speed, then the first thing you need to do is to reach out to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
That’s what I did too, I contacted servicio de Spectrum for my internet connection when I faced the same issue. After reaching out, I was connected to a Spanish-speaking customer representative who told me a few of the tips that helped me.
So, let me share some of those, and a few pro-tips with you in this article.
Try Repositioning Your Router
If you have your router placed in some corner of your house, then you definitely won’t get equal signal distribution all over your house.
Therefore, you must place your router in a better position. This includes a central position in your home where the router can send signals in all directions. Also, try to place your router in an elevated position, so that it isn’t overshadowed by other objects in your home.
Try keeping your router away from walls and corners to avoid any disruption in the signals.
The same goes for large pieces of furniture, since the furniture can slow down signals. If you wish to avoid any interruption in the signals, then you must ensure that you keep your router away from electronic devices such as cordless phones, microwaves, and refrigerators.
Adjust the Antennas on Your Router
If your router has external antennae, then you can try repositioning them to improve the signal-transmitting process.
Try twisting and turning the antennas to different directions and angles so that you can improve the signal distribution. Placing the signals horizontally or vertically can also affect the direction in which the signals travel, so make sure you keep that in mind.
The signals are emitted sideways. Placing the antennas horizontally means the signals would go up and down, and placing them vertically would mean that the signals would move sideways in all directions.
So, if you are on the same floor as your router, then you will want to place the antennas vertically. For multi-story homes, place one antenna vertically and the other horizontally. And for open spaces, a V-shaped 45-degree antenna placement is ideal.
Update Your Router’s Firmware
If your router is running on an outdated firmware version, it isn’t optimized to give you the best performance and will have stability issues.
To improve these factors, you have to make sure that your router is running on the latest firmware version. You can check for updates by accessing the router’s portal mentioned on the underside of the router.
Once you take a look under the router, you’ll see an IP address and credentials that you will have to enter in any browser to access the login page.
From there, you can access the settings and look at the current firmware version. You can also look for updates, download them, and install them. This will ensure that your router gives the best performance.
Try Changing Your Wi-Fi Channel
If your router’s Wi-Fi channel is set to work on the 5 GHz band, then you’ll be getting higher internet speed but poor signal range, resulting in dead zones in your home that are relatively further from your router.
To change that, all you have to do is change the channel from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz, and you are good to go.
This will prioritize signal strength over internet speed and will ensure that you have signal coverage over a greater area. If you have a dual-band router, then that’s even better since it will allow you to run both bands at the same time, giving you both faster internet and greater signal range.
Use a Wi-Fi Extender
If the existing router isn’t enough, you’ll have to look for external solutions.
For instance, you can connect the main router to a Wi-Fi extender so that you can increase the signal range. With an extender, you are free to place it wherever you want.
The extender picks up signals from the main router and amplifies them to a greater area, making sure that you have even signals all over your home. It’s best if you connect your extender to the main router using an Ethernet cable so that you can ensure better internet speeds.
A Mesh Network Can Help You
Lastly, you can use a mesh network to improve your internet signal.
While it is the most effective method, it will also cost you a lot. In a mesh network, you install various nodes all over your house through all the available power sockets. These nodes relay internet signals all over the house, making sure you have equal internet signals and speed throughout your house.
However, I recommend starting off with the router itself, just tweak the changes until you see a positive change. Otherwise, installing an extender or a mesh network is also a great option for you.
Somewhere along the way she found herself doing freelance consulting for small businesses and home users, supporting both Linux and Windows users and integrating Linux and Windows on the LAN, primarily Linux servers and Windows clients. She is the author of the Linux Cookbook, Linux Networking Cookbook, and the Linux Cookbook 2nd Edition for O'Reilly, and has written hundreds of Linux howtos for various publications, .
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