![]() You probably have one of these sitting around in a drawer. For this reason, try to connect your primary device like your work laptop into your router or router/modem using an ethernet cable that you can buy online or that came with the device. Hard-wiring a device into your router using ethernet cables will make the signal stronger than connecting to the internet using your home Wi-Fi network. Keep the product packaging and everything that came with it. Consider upgrading to a new router with support for wireless 802.11ac and dual-band support for faster wireless speeds. Unless it’s a service interruption or your need to restart your device, being kicked offline a lot could be a hint that your router is ending its life cycle. Signs you may be due for an upgrade include frequent “no internet” notifications especially on devices that are in a different location of your home from the router. The speed of your wireless signal won’t fix issues if your provider is slowing your data but it will maximize efficiency of the elements you personally can control. Think in terms of getting 3 to 5 years of service. Router technology is continually iterated to keep pace with wireless tech. Unlike new furniture, or a new deck, routers do not have long shelf lives. ![]() ![]() Having two routers won’t increase your internet speed but it will improve the efficiency of your wireless signal so that you can approach getting the advertised speed from your internet service provider and reach all areas of your home if one router isn’t doing the job. ![]()
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