you have connection wifi at home or at work to access the internet and it's not that good? Why does it happen?
Is it possible to do anything to improve the signal so you can use the internet anywhere?
There is a reason (or several reasons) why the WiFi signal is weak inside your home or at work.
The most common cause is that the internet router used is suffering interference when transmitting the signal.
Another very common cause of problems with WiFi is purchasing the wrong internet plan.
But how to identify this? Ideally, you understand a little about the subject. So, follow the article and discover more information.
But after all, what is wifi and why can we stay connected to the internet without using wires?
It can be anywhere: on the bus, shopping center, in a bar or even in your own home.
Nowadays it is extremely easy to find a WiFi signal to access the internet. Let's see how this works.
The two syllables “wifi” are an abbreviation of two words in English: “wireless fidelity”.
If we were to translate exactly, we would have: wireless fidelity. This way we connect two or more devices (cell phones, notebooks, TVs) to the internet router.
He is the one who manages your internet access (and that of other people who may be in the same environment).
It (the router) is a fundamental piece and we will talk more about it, so you can choose the best one.
Have you ever heard of “Vic Hayes”?
Among the questions that most intrigue human beings are: “how” was wifi created? “When” was it created?
And finally: “by whom” was it created? According to what is studied, wifi was created over time and there is not necessarily an inventor.
However, the paternity of wifi is related to a man named Vic Hayes.
This happens because in 1997 he was the head of the company responsible for studying communication standards for wireless signal transmission.
This company (the IEEE) managed to establish the “802.11” communication standard, which managed to transmit and encode wireless signals.
And it was this standard that became the basis for WiFi to work so well.
It's time for you to find out how wifi works
Have you ever seen or communicated using radios (walkie talkie)? WiFi works in a very similar way, that is, one device sends and the other receives information.
But this is done with a much smaller distance and range than radios.
At least 5 main WiFi standards have already been identified. They are what encode the signal, determine the frequency and define the data transmission speed and signal range.
The signal frequency always affects range and speed.
Nowadays, 5 GHz (which is faster and has a reduced range) and 2.4 GHz (with greater range, but slower) are frequently used.
How to choose the best router to manage internet access?
As we said previously, in order for you to improve your WiFi connection signal, you will need to think about purchasing a good router.
Knowing what internet speed (upload and download) you have contracted for will allow you to know whether you need a router with Gigabit or Fast Ethernet ports.
Another detail is whether there will be a lot of equipment connected at the same time on site.
If it is large or has many walls, a router with Mesh technology will be recommended, which allows signal stability and the installation of modules in different environments.
It is not always possible to have the signal everywhere, but some things can help (a lot) when it comes to receiving a good signal.
Continue watching that video or downloading some photos you received. Find out what they are:
- keep the equipment (routers and computer network cards) that transmit the wireless connection always updated. Always exchange them for updated models if you can.
- the ideal is always for the router to be in a high place, to allow the wifi “signal” to expand laterally and downwards.
- Make sure the router is always in the most frequented room or location. preferably to the side, and place the router in the part of the house that is most used by the family.
- use passwords with patterns that are more difficult to crack, inserting special characters such as “@, #, %, &” into them. Another good tip will be to change your password frequently, not allowing neighbors to use the signal and slow down your speed.
- signal repeaters can be a great option if your home or work has thick walls that impede the signal.
- online gaming, streaming and downloading videos consume a lot of connection. Be aware of this, especially if more than one person is using these apps.
- Restarting your router frequently is an excellent option to improve your WiFi connection.
Not all of the tips previously given will work miracles when it comes to wifi signal loss.
However, knowing how and when to use them can greatly improve the daily problems you face.
Do you know the phrase: “sometimes what’s cheap is expensive”? This is worth its weight in gold when it comes to technology.
Therefore, if you can, always purchase good brands and models of routers. Always update your equipment to have a good WiFi signal.
