TAGAR.id, Jakarta – Here’s how to overcome a weak WiFi signal on a PC or Laptop.
A weak WiFi signal is often an obstacle for users in carrying out work activities in front of them laptop.
The causes of a weak laptop WiFi signal vary. What often happens is the position of the router with the laptop is too far away. This affects the laptop’s ability to receive WiFi networks.
Here’s how to overcome a weak WiFi signal on a laptop.
Position the Router Close to the Laptop
Weak WiFi signal problems can occur because the router is too far from the laptop. So, position the router so that it is close to the laptop.
However, it is not easy to position the router. Because, sometimes the connection cable internet to the router is not too long, so the router can not be moved freely.
However, if you can’t position the two devices close together due to location limitations or cable connections, you can buy a WiFi Repeater or WiFi Extender device.
WiFi Repeater serves to capture internet signals from the router which is then routed to the laptop wirelessly. You can place the WiFi Repeater in the middle between the location of the router and the laptop.
Update Laptop WiFi Router Device and Driver
WiFi signal strength is also affected by the type of router device and WiFi software on the laptop. So, the way to strengthen the WiFi signal is to update the router device and laptop WiFi driver.
You can replace the router with a newer technology. Then, you can also update the WiFi driver on the laptop. WiFi drivers that are too old may reduce the laptop’s ability to receive WiFi signals.
How to update laptop WiFi drivers on the Windows 10 operating system can be accessed by clicking the Windows icon, then entering the keyword “Device Manager” in the search field. Then, click on the “Network Adapter” option and right-click. Finally, select the “Update Driver” option.
Avoid Frequency Interference
The router has a frequency or electromagnetic wave of 2.4 GHz. This means the same as some home electronic devices, such as Microwave Ovens. The same frequency can also interfere with the WiFi signal
On router devices with more modern technology, you can try moving the router frequency to 5 GHz. The goal is to avoid interference from electromagnetic waves generated by home electronic devices.
You can follow the instructions from each router device. Generally you need to enter the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the router, then set the channel or channel where the router operates from the 2.4 GHz to 5 Ghz frequency.
If you have tried the methods above but the internet connection is still slow, then the most likely cause is not a WiFi signal problem. It could be, you should try to increase the bandwidth, when the internet is still slow even though the WiFi signal is not weak.
You can increase the bandwidth by contacting the WiFi internet service provider you are using. These are the steps to strengthen the WiFi signal on a laptop. May be useful.[]
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