Better, Faster, Stronger– Your New Home Network!
How These Two Solutions Improve Home Networking Speed and Wi-Fi Range
The world runs at the speed of light. But your home network? That’s a different story! A few years ago, your home networking system had the get-up-and-go like a Tesla, which accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 2.07 seconds. Now, your internet and Wi-Fi move as slow as a horse and buggy. So, what happened? It was working fast, and now it can barely keep up with your online movie streaming.
The reason is because modern technologies, such as computers, mobile phones, smart TVs, and smart home systems, put a greater demand on your home network. And the better they become, the smarter and faster your home network needs to be. Keep reading to learn about two primary solutions you need for a robust network at your home in Frisco, TX.
SEE ALSO: Why It’s Worth It to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi Network
The Reason for the Traffic Jam
Back in the day, when the internet was in its infancy, most homeowners had one computer that connected to the internet. So, dial-up internet was sufficient for browsing and emailing. Today, we have a wider range of internet-dependent technologies in our homes – ones that demand a reliable and fast connection – like phones, TVs, smart lighting and motorized shades, home security, and much more. And they are ever advancing. If you don’t keep up with the home networking tech, you’ll invariably have problems with your home’s smart technologies.
Solution #1: Boost Your Bandwidth
It’s rare, if not completely impossible, to use only one internet-connected technology in your home. For instance, the home security system is always connected. Other systems like smart lighting and your home’s audio-video systems are used many times throughout the day. So, if you and your partner are streaming a 4K movie in your home theater, another family member is listening to music through Tidal (an online high-end music streaming platform), and your child is playing online gaming, you could have bandwidth problems.
What’s the solution? Upgrading your ISP plan and installing a new enterprise-grade router can potentially give you more speed. Another option is to connect various smart devices and systems to your router via Cat6 or fiberoptic cabling. Then you won’t be at the mercy of a weak Wi-Fi signal.
Solution #2: Upgrade Your Wi-Fi
Nearly every technology in your home uses Wi-Fi, and if it doesn’t, it’s connected to your internet via some type of wiring. With all the Wi-Fi signals bouncing around your home, as well as the walls and other objects the signals need to go through, it’s no wonder your having Wi-Fi problems. Your Wi-Fi signal can only extend about 150 feet, but that’s only when it has a clear and unobstructed path with no interference. The current Wi-Fi technology is becoming less effective for most smart homes.
Wi-Fi 6 changes everything. This new technology has a longer reach, it can avoid any interference, and it can choose the best path to the source, such as a TV, smartphone, or smart home device. It is also able to manage many more devices at the same time, so you’ll never experience a sluggish response from your smart technologies.
Why settle for an outdated home networking system? It’s time to upgrade! Call Simpele at (855) 746-7353, start a chat on this page, or fill out our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!
