A Few Final Tips
While the tips above are the most likely starting points, here are a few other quick things you can try that may also help.
- Try restarting your router if the connection is typically reliable. Like any other device, sometimes a reboot solves everything by clearing out things that may be stuck in memory and giving it a fresh start.
- Limit the number of devices connected to your Wi-Fi network. All routers have limits as to how many devices they can handle at once.
- Consider Wi-Fi range extenders and mesh networks to cover dead spots in your home.
- Contact your internet service provider (ISP) to make sure you’re using the most up-to-date router or firmware updates available.
- If your router supports dual-band or tri-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) — which nearly all routers made in the last few years should — your ISP can guide you to making sure the 5 GHz band is switched on properly.
Pro Tip: Higher frequencies are typically much faster and less prone to interference from other devices, although they don’t travel as far throughout your home or pass through solid objects like walls as well as lower frequencies do, so keep in mind that you’ll still be dropping down to the slower 2.4 GHz band if you stray too far from your router.
Depending on your router, your ISP may also be able to split these bands into two or three separate Wi-Fi networks so you’ll always know which one you’re connected to.
If you’re using a Wi-Fi 6E router, you also have a 6 GHz band, but you’ll only be able to use this with an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max and other similarly leading-edge Wi-Fi devices, so chances are it’s not something you need to worry too much about.
Get Your Wi-Fi Back Up to Speed
There are few things more frustrating than poor Wi-Fi connectivity. In today’s fast-paced world, hiccups with Wi-Fi impact productivity and sometimes force us to rush to a different location to take a call or meet a deadline.
If all else fails, you might need to upgrade your internet speed with your ISP. You might be surprised to find the additional monthly fee is nominal and dramatically improves your at-home internet experience.