Having a new router doesn’t always mean better performance. You need to properly configure your home router (usually not done by the technician who installs it) to optimize the speed and stability of your Wi-Fi network.
Post 8 of 10 on Wi-Fi optimization. See also:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alaindaigle_wifi-rssi-taezlaeztravail-activity-6698942579657977856-iXYU
Your Wi-Fi runs on two main frequencies: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Leave 2.4 GHz for the kids, the microwave, and other low-demand devices, and use the much faster 5 GHz frequency!
Tip 2: Certain configuration settings can help improve Wi-Fi performance. Using a channel width of 40 or 80 MHz on the 5 GHz frequency is recommended, provided your neighbors aren’t using the same channels.
Tip 3: Avoid choosing slow connection speeds (“data rates”) like 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps, which belong to the 802.11b or Wi-Fi 1 standard. This standard is over 20 years old. Disable these speeds in your router settings because they slow down the entire network—it’s like driving behind a very slow car on the road.
More in my next post (9 of 10).