Why It’s Worth It to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi Network
IT’S TIME TO LEAVE INTERNET TROUBLES IN THE PAST
Remember the days before Wi-Fi? How did we do it? Now, if our home network is down for even a few minutes, frustration ensues. We rely on the internet for work, school, and tuning into movies and TV shows. Now more than ever, our communication depends on a strong connection.
If you’re frequently restarting your router, connecting and disconnecting to your network, and watching a frozen screen on your computer, you aren’t alone. The internet can be troublesome for many households.
We help users in Prosper, TX, improve their home networking systems. The best solution isn’t always merely moving your router or restarting it. Sometimes it’s time for an upgrade. Is it time for you to boost your home network, too?
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ENJOY MORE BANDWIDTH
Does your router currently offer dual-band signals? If not, you’re cutting yourself short. A dual-band router provides both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals. 2.4 GHz only has a maximum bandwidth of 240 Mbps compared to 5 GHz’s 600 Mbps.
What is bandwidth exactly? It’s the volume of data your network can send per second. “Data” could be streaming videos, searching the internet, sending files, etc. If you have many devices used for streaming or gaming every day, you may want to increase your data plan. You’ll experience much less lag with the right amount of bandwidth.
EXTEND WI-FI’S RANGE
Are there areas of your home where even a simple Google search takes forever to load? Your wireless network may not have enough range to cover your home’s dimensions. We can fix this in a few ways: adding another access point, range extenders, or even another router. Outdoor extenders can rebroadcast your signal to the backyard so that you can take your laptop to the patio.
There might be materials in your house, like cement, glass, or metal, that prevent signals from traveling through rooms. We can assess the layout of your property to find a solution that works for you, as wireless networks are not one-size-fits-all.
USE MORE DEVICES ON YOUR NETWORK
Another way to handle an overcrowded, lagging network is to combine wired with wireless connections. Shifting some of your devices (like your work computer) to a wired network will free up space for more devices to run on wireless. This will increase speeds and avoid the system crashing from congested traffic. So connect your smart devices, stream music, movies, and join Zoom calls all day long. Your new network can handle it!
Do you need help with your home’s internet in the Dallas and Prosper, Texas area? Contact Simpele to discuss your networking needs so we can find a solution for you.
