![]() Looking to bump up your WiFi speeds? It may be worth looking for a new NBN provider or plan. The WiFi technology in devices, such as computers, can also have an impact on how solid the performance of the WiFi connection is, so keep this in mind if you have unreliable WiFi. If you’re experiencing slow speeds and drop outs and your modem is rather old, it might be worth considering a new modem. While older, slower, routers on the 802.11a classification generally might have a better range, but at the expense of speed. ![]() Modern routers with 802.11n or 802.11ac classifications on 2.4Ghz bands can theoretically only reach about 25m indoors. The technology used for the routers can also impact how far your WiFi can reach. Placing a dual-band router (which supports both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands) near technology that can make the most out of the faster 5.0Ghz band – such as gaming consoles and PCs – and leaving 2.4Ghz bands for phones and tablets, could make the most of your home WiFi. But close up, 5.0Ghz can be the way to go to get faster speeds. 5.0Ghz bands are more susceptible to obstructions and appliance interference, and by the time this reaches the bedroom or backyard, signal can be patchy at best and drop outs can occur. The 2.4Ghz WiFi band is generally the more ‘hardy’ of the two, but slower. The 2.4Ghz band can be stretched further - potentially reaching up to around 46m indoors - while the 5.0Ghz band can only reach around half of this distance, but will most likely deliver faster speeds over the shorter signal distance. ![]() WiFi uses frequency bands to deliver signal, and these days most modems will likely use 2.4Ghz and 5.0Ghz bands. In this guide, we’ll take you through the basics of WiFi and why you might be experiencing a weak or short signal. While WiFi might be convenient, there is a limit to how far it can reach, not to mention that there are things that can impact the signal and cause it to drop off. But have you ever had moments when you take your laptop to another room, or maybe even to the backyard so you can work and enjoy the sunshine, only to find the WiFi has disappeared? ![]() WiFi is a great thing - it has changed the way we live and work, allowing us to connect to the internet without being restricted to one room in the house with a cable connection. ![]()
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