Broadband
Why Your Wi-Fi Is Slow (and 6 Fixes That Actually Work)
If a wired speed test is fast and Wi-Fi isn’t, your broadband is doing its job. Try these.
The fixes (in order)
- 1. Move the router up high, central, away from walls and metal.
- 2. Use the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band for nearby devices.
- 3. Reboot to pick a quieter channel automatically.
- 4. Update your phone/laptop firmware.
- 5. Add a mesh node for larger homes or thick walls.
- 6. Ethernet the big stuff — TVs, consoles, desktops.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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