| A basic WiFi home network can be assembled fairly | | | | neighbor's router or other electronic equipment causes |
| quickly. However, many homeowners aren't aware of | | | | radio interference, try changing the WiFi channel. |
| all the options available for making their network better. | | | | 4. Upgrade access point firmware |
| The wireless network can have its capability, | | | | The built-in programmable software of the wireless |
| performance and security improved. Consider these | | | | router or access point is called the firmware. The |
| tips for improving your wireless home network. | | | | factory installed firmware typically works for a time, |
| 1. Upgrade or replace with correct hardware | | | | but usually needs to be upgraded or replaced |
| In addition to the basic WiFi equipment such as the | | | | periodically to get improved performance, more |
| router and the wireless card, which may be upgraded | | | | reliability or security enhancements. |
| with newer, faster or more compatible equipment as it | | | | 5. Improve strength and range of the access point |
| comes on the market, other wireless gear such as | | | | Sometimes the wireless signal of the WiFi router or |
| video cameras, game adaptors and print servers are | | | | access point is just not strong enough. This can be |
| fun to consider. Do the research and get the best | | | | caused by distances or home construction features |
| quality equipment for a good price. | | | | such as brick walls. In order to solve the problem the |
| 2. Install the access point strategically | | | | WiFi antenna on the router can be upgraded or a |
| Assembly of the wireless home network can be done | | | | wireless repeater can be installed. |
| easily-so easily in fact that some people rush into the | | | | 6. Improve strength and range of WiFi clients |
| project only to discover that it won't work in parts of | | | | The signal strength of WiFi clients can also be |
| the residence. Or, perhaps the network works just | | | | improved. When treating a WiFi client that has a short |
| great until it crashes every time a cordless telephone | | | | range in comparison to the other devises, you may |
| or microwave is activated. So non-techies are afraid | | | | want to choose this option. This same method can |
| to try to fix the poor performance of the network | | | | improve laptop computer's ability to connect to |
| because they might make it worse. By moving the | | | | hotspots. |
| wireless router or access point to another location, | | | | 7. Improve wireless network security |
| many of these common WiFi networking problems will | | | | Many homeowners consider their wireless network a |
| be solved. | | | | success when basic file and Internet connection |
| 3. Change the channel number | | | | sharing are functional. However, if proper security |
| Another tip for improving a wireless home network is | | | | features are not in place, the work of network setup |
| to vary the channel used. In the United States, as well | | | | remains unfinished. |
| as in most other nations, WiFi equipment can send | | | | While the basic setup and equipment of the wireless |
| signals on a variety of channels. Wireless routers | | | | network may be perfectly satisfactory to the |
| usually are shipped with a default channel and many | | | | homeowner, part of the fun of technology is the |
| homeowners do not realize it can be changed. If the | | | | opportunity to make good better and better best. |