Wi-Fi is a good Internet solution for residential customers as well. You can take your laptop in bed with you while watching a movie or enjoy the outdoors while surfing the net. If you are having trouble with your connection, however, you can speed it up.
The new wireless standard, called 802.11ac, can triple its predecessor's typical speed, wireless experts say, and handle more than a billion bits of data per second in an ideal environment, fast enough to stream high-definition video with ease. To get that extra performance, you may have a lot to consider.
Step1: Upgrade Your 802.11b
Upgrade your 802.11a and 802.11b devices to 802.11g. It is much faster, and is backward-compatible with 802.11b devices, although a small one room environment (i.e. apartment, dorm room) with no future expansion should use 802.11a.
Step2: Wired Connection
Whenever possible, connect computers using a wired connection! Yes, this is an “Anti-tip” because you’re not even using the wireless network – but a direct connection is dramatically faster and more secure!
Step3: Wireless Router On Central Location
If possible, place your wireless router (or access point) in a central location. Obviously, the closer you are to the access point; the better. But do not necessarily place the device on your roof (or up too high) – 4 to 6 feet off the ground is perfect.
Step4: Update Your Windows Wireless Network Driver
Update your Windows Wireless Network Driver. While Microsoft Update, is “supposed” to notify you of updates to your drivers – it’s best to visit the manufacturers website to double-check. Updates usually only add a new feature, or increase stability and security; but sometimes can improve performance.
The new wireless standard, called 802.11ac, can triple its predecessor's typical speed, wireless experts say, and handle more than a billion bits of data per second in an ideal environment, fast enough to stream high-definition video with ease. To get that extra performance, you may have a lot to consider.
Step1: Upgrade Your 802.11b
Upgrade your 802.11a and 802.11b devices to 802.11g. It is much faster, and is backward-compatible with 802.11b devices, although a small one room environment (i.e. apartment, dorm room) with no future expansion should use 802.11a.
Step2: Wired Connection
Whenever possible, connect computers using a wired connection! Yes, this is an “Anti-tip” because you’re not even using the wireless network – but a direct connection is dramatically faster and more secure!
Step3: Wireless Router On Central Location
If possible, place your wireless router (or access point) in a central location. Obviously, the closer you are to the access point; the better. But do not necessarily place the device on your roof (or up too high) – 4 to 6 feet off the ground is perfect.
Step4: Update Your Windows Wireless Network Driver
Update your Windows Wireless Network Driver. While Microsoft Update, is “supposed” to notify you of updates to your drivers – it’s best to visit the manufacturers website to double-check. Updates usually only add a new feature, or increase stability and security; but sometimes can improve performance.
Step5: Update And Upgrade Your Router
Update your Router’s firmware. Most routers easily update their firmware directly from their software. Updates add new features, increase stability and security; and also sometimes help in improving the performance. The antenna that comes with your device is usually a low powered and omni-directional. Upgrade to a more powerful (powered) antenna. If your router is near an outside wall, get a high-gain antenna that focuses the wireless signals only one direction.Step6: Portable Computer Antenna
Even though it’s more convenient to have a portable computer’s antenna horizontal – it should be oriented vertically (up & down).
Generally speaking,all these steps should operated rightly and carefully. If there is any problem about the devices,replace it soon.
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