6 Easy Tricks To Speed Up Your Home Wifi That Won’t Cost You A Penny

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Over 3.2 billion people are connected to the internet. With so many people logged on, sometimes finding a strong internet connection can be difficult. Try these easy tips to boost up the wi-fi connection in your house.

1. Reboot your router

Rebooting your router is an easy go-to fix to increase some speed. Resetting allows your internet to calibrate for a refreshed connection. Set up an automatic schedule to restart once a day or once a week.

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2. Protect your password

Protecting your internet connection with a password can easily help speed up connection. Keep an eye out for the number of connected devices to your wifi. The more devices the slower your connection.

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3. Use an empty beer can as a makeshift antenna

A reflective case can eliminate signals from other electronic devices. Cut the top and bottom of a beer can place the metal sheet around the antenna of your router. The signal should increase speed while protecting your router from other signals

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4. Check that your router is connected to the master socket.

This socket is the best possible outlet to plug your router in. It will give you the best connection possible.

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5. Turn off unused electronics.

If you have other electronics such as your lamp, TV and or other consoles make sure to unplug those for a faster internet connection.

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6. Place your router in the perfect space

The perfect area to place your router is in the center of your home. Having your router pointing up in a free space helps send signals upwards. Avoid putting it in a place where there are additional walls and furniture.

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