internet as the information superhighway<\/a>\u00a0it is when considering why your Wi-Fi seems slow.<\/p>\nIndustry experts agree that one of the biggest reasons people experience poor Wi-Fi speeds has to do with the sheer amount of connectivity that surrounds us.<\/p>\n
The idea here is to leave the overly crowded 2.4GHz band or channel that most of your neighbor’s Wi-Fi enabled devices run off of and search out less populated channels such as 5 GHz band.<\/p>\n
Pro Tip<\/strong>: A dual-band router is the easiest way to ensure your older devices that may not have 5 GHz capabilities will still work.<\/p>\nHopefully, after trying these simple solutions, your slow Wi-Fi speed will be resolved. If not, it may be time to check-in with your internet service provider to confirm you have the right amount of Wi-Fi coverage for your home size and service needs.<\/p>\n
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