I avoid Christmas Day Wi-Fi disaster thanks to lesser-known tricks and first step is putting router at the right height
Sharing presents, food, cheer, kisses under the mistletoe, and your Wi-Fi are all part of the Christmas season.
Naturally, your bandwidth is under higher strain when there are more people residing in one location.
Follow these four crucial guidelines to prevent catastrophe, or the inability to watch the last Gavin & Stacy special on Christmas Day without iPlayer buffering.
Right height
Make sure your router is raised, but not too high, first.
On a table or shelf, it should be between one and one and a half feet high.
However, be careful not to place it on a too enclosed shelf.
This may result in the box overheating in addition to blocking the signal.
You want it to have a clear view of your gadgets, so make sure your Christmas tree isn’t in the way.
To find the ideal location for a good connection, try moving the router about and checking the signal on various devices.
Away from Christmas lights
A typical, though maybe unanticipated, blockage on your internet signal is Christmas lights.
The electromagnetic field produced by these sparkling lights has the potential to interfere with your router’s Wi-Fi communications.
The field they produce is stronger the more lights you have.
This is particularly true if they lead to a large wire bundle.
The proximity of the two devices may cause a collision since Wi-Fi routers produce electromagnetic radiation.
This is also the reason why wireless speakers, a baby monitor, or even your microwave may interfere with your internet speed.
Overheating
The cold weather may tempt you to build a fire, turn up the thermostat, or even bring out a space heater.
However, be aware that a router that overheats will result in poor speeds; for this reason, it’s best to keep it away from a fireplace or radiator.
Radiators are problematic due to their metal construction and heat emission.
Glass, water, and metal can all block Wi-Fi signals, preventing them from getting to your devices.
Avoid the kitchen
When moving your router, it’s preferable to avoid the kitchen for the same reason.
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The kitchen is teeming with Wi-Fi-blocking devices, such as the oven, refrigerator, microwave, and Bluetooth speaker, even though it is typically bustling with celebratory activity.
A strong signal can be disrupted even by the water in the taps.
What appliances interfere with your WiFi?
Keep your router away from these…
- Speakers
- TV
- Microwave
- Oven
- Christmas lights
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Cordless phone
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Water pipes
- Other people s WiFi routers
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