Slow WiFi is one of the worst things that you can experience because constant buffering, lag, disconnectivity, and distortions can make things really annoying. If you are experiencing slow WiFi, it might be because of some common mistakes that you are making. Below we have discussed some mistakes that may be slowing down your WiFi network so you can rectify those mistakes to get your WiFi speed back.
You Have Placed the Router in a Closet or Cabinet
Most people don’t know that placing your WiFi router in a closet or corner can not only obstruct the signals but also weaken the WiFi signals resulting in slower WiFi speeds. Since WiFi routers are associated with a lot of wires, people tend to hide these routers in a closet or someplace else where they are hidden from everyone but doing so may result in a weak WiFi network and poor internet. Simply, place the WiFi router centrally, in an open space where it can spread signals evenly in all directions to have the best coverage and speeds.
You Have Shared the WiFi Password with Too Many People
Another mistake that most people make and then complain about slow WiFi networks is they share the password of their WiFi network with too many people. Being generous and sharing the password of your WiFI network with guests, visitors, neighbors, and friends can lead to a congested network resulting in a slower WiFi connection and internet speeds. If you have made such a mistake, simply change the password of your WiFi network through Plusnet Hub Manager and be a bit more sparing when sharing the password with people the next time.
You Don’t Restart Your WiFi Router
Restarting your router every once and then is important because your router also gets overworked like any other electronic device. Just as you restart your computer because it is running slow, you should do the same when you start to notice the internet speeds becoming slower. After extensive use, the router can get bogged down, and simply restarting the router after a while can fix this issue.
You Are Using a Single WiFi Band Only
Almost every wireless router these days comes with at least two WiFi bands, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, and WiFi routers can transmit signals on both of these traffic bands. If you are using only a single WiFi band, all of the connected devices on the network may crowd onto a single band and it causes network congestion, resulting in a slower internet connection.
An easy fix to this is to use both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands by enabling them from the gateway settings. For devices that are a bit away from the router, the 2.4 GHz is a much better option, as it has better range, and for devices that are close to the router, the 5 GHz is a better option, as it provides faster speeds but the coverage is a bit weaker.
You Haven’t Upgraded Your Internet Plan
Sometimes, everything else would be perfectly fine but the problem might be with your internet connection because your internet plan does not have enough bandwidth and speed to support all the devices connected to the network. Simply, upgrade your internet plan according to the number of connected devices and your internet needs so that you can get a better connection speed and use the internet without any lags, buffering, or slowing down.
You Haven’t Upgraded Your WiFi Router in a While
If you are using a decade-old WiFi router, it might be another reason behind your slower internet connection and speeds. If you are using an older WiFi router that is not equipped with modern-day hardware and doesn’t have the features that newer modems and routers have, it is time for an upgrade. Getting a new WiFi router isn’t a big deal, as there are various inexpensive options available in the market and you can future-proof your home network for upcoming years.
