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Article #145: Tips For Improving A Wireless Home Network

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A basic WiFi home network can be neighbor's router or other electronic
assembled fairly quickly. However, many equipment causes radio interference, try
homeowners aren't aware of all the changing the WiFi channel.
options available for making their 4. Upgrade access point firmware
network better. The wireless network can The built-in programmable software of the
have its capability, performance and wireless router or access point is called
security improved. Consider these tips the firmware. The factory installed
for improving your wireless home network. firmware typically works for a time, but
1. Upgrade or replace with correct usually needs to be upgraded or replaced
hardware periodically to get improved performance,
In addition to the basic WiFi equipment more reliability or security
such as the router and the wireless card, enhancements.
which may be upgraded with newer, faster 5. Improve strength and range of the
or more compatible equipment as it comes access point
on the market, other wireless gear such Sometimes the wireless signal of the WiFi
as video cameras, game adaptors and print router or access point is just not strong
servers are fun to consider. Do the enough. This can be caused by distances
research and get the best quality or home construction features such as
equipment for a good price. brick walls. In order to solve the
2. Install the access point strategically problem the WiFi antenna on the router
Assembly of the wireless home network can can be upgraded or a wireless repeater
be done easily-so easily in fact that can be installed.
some people rush into the project only to 6. Improve strength and range of WiFi
discover that it won't work in parts of clients
the residence. Or, perhaps the network The signal strength of WiFi clients can
works just great until it crashes every also be improved. When treating a WiFi
time a cordless telephone or microwave is client that has a short range in
activated. So non-techies are afraid to comparison to the other devises, you may
try to fix the poor performance of the want to choose this option. This same
network because they might make it worse. method can improve laptop computer's
By moving the wireless router or access ability to connect to hotspots.
point to another location, many of these 7. Improve wireless network security
common WiFi networking problems will be Many homeowners consider their wireless
solved. network a success when basic file and
3. Change the channel number Internet connection sharing are
Another tip for improving a wireless home functional. However, if proper security
network is to vary the channel used. In features are not in place, the work of
the United States, as well as in most network setup remains unfinished.
other nations, WiFi equipment can send While the basic setup and equipment of
signals on a variety of channels. the wireless network may be perfectly
Wireless routers usually are shipped with satisfactory to the homeowner, part of
a default channel and many homeowners do the fun of technology is the opportunity
not realize it can be changed. If the to make good better and better best.






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