WiFi basics
Some very basic WiFi tweaks to possibly improve signal strength and
reliability
___Router Administration Basics (1-5 require admin access to your
router):
1. use a unique SSID name (name of your network/router)
2a. if using a G WiFi: set WiFi to G only (turns off a & b modes)
2b. if using an N WiFi: set to G Compatibility mode (if using G
devices)
3. change the broadcast channel to the least used channel near you (see
*)
4. select a FIXED ch, do not use the auto ch switching on the router
5. choose only channels 1 or 6 or 11
___Physical (location)
6. router and WiFi antenna orientation adjustments can help signal
strength
7. try to locate the router as central to the home as possible,
keeping in mind length & width & height
8. keep router away from other electronic devices (cordless phones, ISP
modem, computers)
___Simple Maintenance
9. reboot WiFi router every once in a while (once a month is usually
sufficient)
* If your WiFi network card software already gives the ch numbers and
the signal strength of all nearby networks, that's all you need. But
there are free programs like NetStumbler if needed.
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