From streaming movies to working from home, it’s crucial for your Wi-Fi service to remain strong throughout the entire house. You want the same reliable coverage, whether you’re in the kitchen watching a cooking show or in the basement office. If you’ve been experiencing patchy coverage, know why it’s happening and how to fix the issue.

A Guide to Patchy Wi-Fi Services

Why It’s Weak in Some Places

A patchy connection is common in larger homes; the router you have may not have the range to accommodate your square footage. This could also be the case with a smaller but unusually shaped house, such as a long and skinny layout.

Dead spots may also occur due to obstructions. The signal loses its strength while traveling through a physical barrier. This makes the patchy connection especially common in homes with multiple stories, with brick walls, or with solid concrete between the floors.

How to Strengthen the Connection

There are a few strategies you can use to remove those dead spots for a uniform, strong connection. Begin by upgrading to a long-range router that can accommodate your connection speeds. Place this router in the center of the home. The Wi-Fi ranges outward in all directions from the router, so place it in the middle of the area you’d like a signal.

Place the router in an area without physical obstructions, and make sure the antennas pointed upward. If any areas still have a weak connection, add an access point. This connects to your router or hub through an Ethernet cable and projects your signal in the direction you need it most.

 

BK Wave offers reliable Wi-Fi services for Orem, UT, and the surrounding area. Utilizing 15 years of experience, their team will create a custom whole-home network for you with multiple access points for a strong connection. Their off-site home network monitoring will keep your devices secure. Learn more on their website and call (801) 228-0755 to schedule a free consultation.