Overcoming Slow Internet: How to Improve Connection at Home?

Many people and me personally struggle with slow internet speeds, especially when multiple devices are connected (for example, when I have many quests). :robot:

This also can be frustrating during work calls, streaming, or gaming. :sweat_smile:

Have you faced issues with slow internet at home? What solutions have worked for you to improve the connection?
Maybe I should beat up my internet provider? :face_with_hand_over_mouth:

Here are some helpful tips that worked for me:

  • Placing your Wi-Fi router in an open central location away from thick walls and lots of furniture and equipment
  • Switching around Wi-Fi channels on your router. Channels 1, 6 and 11 have the least interference when multiple devices are connected
  • Using Wi-Fi extender or booster to amplify the signal
  • Enabling dual frequency, both 5GHz (faster) and 2.4GHz (longer range) bands
  • Reducing video playback quality on Youtube and other video/streaming platforms from Auto to 720p (especially with multiple users)

Hope it helps.

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