Dealing with a spotty internet connection can be frustrating. System-wide outages are often beyond your control, but it's helpful to understand the various factors that impact your internet services. There are even a few steps you can take to reduce interruptions to your connection. This guide covers a few elements that can affect your Wi-Fi signal. 

What Can Interfere With Wireless Internet Signals?

1. Bluetooth™ Devices

Bluetooth™-enabled devices such as headphones, keyboards, and mice may affect your Wi-Fi signal. These items hop between frequencies on the same bandwidth more than 1000 times per second. Sometimes these hops will bump off your Wi-Fi signal, resulting in slow loading times or lost internet. To reduce this effect, turn off Bluetooth-enabled devices when you aren't using them.

2. Router Position

Sometimes, physical factors such as walls or furniture can block your Wi-Fi signal. If your router is located next to a thick wall or a heavy wooden piece of furniture, the signal might travel slowly. Positioning the router far from the areas where you use the internet also causes slow speeds.

Try moving the router to a central location that isn't surrounded by thick items. Also, your internet provider may offer signal boosters, which can strengthen the connection throughout your home. 

3. Monitors & Radio Signals 

Other devices in your home such as baby monitors and smart devices may compete with your Wi-Fi for a signal. The modern home could have many of these products, such as smart thermostats, security systems, and appliances. If your Wi-Fi signal is struggling, consider changing or disabling smart devices that you don't frequently use, or upgrade your internet service for a stronger signal. 

If you're looking for reliable internet services, contact WVT. They've provided technical services to residents of Orange County, NY, and Northern New Jersey since 1902. They'll help you find the perfect position for your router to ensure fast speeds for the whole family. Learn about their bundles online, or speak with a technician about their internet services by calling (845) 986-8080.