8 Ways To Fix Wi-Fi At Home
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30 Dec 2025
Though it may sound primitive but the surest way to get Wi-Fi working again is by restarting the modem and router.
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Keep your router updated. Check for latest firmware updates to improve performance, fix bugs, and enhance security.
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Keep the router away from devices like microwave ovens, cordless phones, and Bluetooth tools which operate on the same Wi-Fi frequency.
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Keep the router in a central, elevated position in the home so that the signals can be broadcast easily.
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For dead zones in larger homes, an extender repeats the signal, helping with better Wi-Fi connection.
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Secure your Wi-Fi network with a strong password. Unauthorised users could access your network otherwise and render it unusable.
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While playing online games or completing tasks that require high-speed internet, use ethernet cable with the router.
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If your router is old, it is advisable to replace it with a new one with current technology like Wi-Fi 6 or 7.
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