How to Extend Your Wifi Range: 8 Tips

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Gone are the days when Internet users had to set up a wired connection to use the Internet. With a strong WiFi connection, you can work, study, and shop online from anywhere in your house. But while you expect your home’s WiFi connection to remain strong in every room, that’s not always the case: If you have a large home (or your router isn’t in an ideal place), you may find yourself experiencing lags and drop-offs while you’re browsing the Internet. Thankfully, extending a WiFi signal so it reaches further is much simpler than you may expect. Here, we’ll show you how to extend your WiFi range for a strong, clear connection, no matter where you’re browsing from. 

Tip 1: Switch Frequencies 

Most modern Internet routers support three frequencies: 6GHz, 5GHz, and 2.4GHz. 6GHz and 5GHz offer greater speeds and are less vulnerable to network traffic than 2.4GHz, but they have a much shorter range. If you’re experiencing spotty WiFi, take a look at which frequency you’re set to. If you’re on 6 GHz or 5GHz, switching your router over to a lower frequency may extend your WiFi range. 

Tip 2: Move Your Router

Walls, large pieces of furniture, and even appliances can interfere with your WiFi, resulting in a spotty signal. If you’re having trouble connecting, try moving your router to a central area of your home, away from large objects that could potentially block the signal. Avoid hiding it on the floor or in a cabinet—somewhere out in the open, like on a shelf or the countertop, is ideal.