Whether you\u2019re looking to up the signal in your home and a few pesky walls are getting in the way, or if you\u2019re hoping to go even further afield, there are a few options when it comes to levelling up your WiFi\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n
Here are a few suggestions on how to receive a WiFi signal from a long distance.<\/p>\n
This is likely one of the first answers you\u2019ll find when doing a Google search \u2013 and with good reason. WiFi extenders are a tried-and-tested method and are particularly useful when you\u2019re looking to boost the signal strength in the home. They\u2019re also known as boosters and repeaters, and some work slightly differently to others, so be sure to do your research and figure out what\u2019s best for your situation.<\/p>\n
Essentially, extenders work by amplifying the existing WiFi signal and can potentially as much as double its coverage. Like any WiFi signal, things like router location and service provider still need to be considered, but it\u2019s a great solution, especially if you\u2019ll need fast, consistent internet access in multiple areas of the home. They\u2019re easy to set up too, connecting to your original router with an ethernet cable.<\/p>\n
That said, extenders don\u2019t necessarily come cheap, so expect to shop around and be sure to read reviews. And remember that these things work best when they have a relatively clear line of sight \u2013 concrete walls can slow signals down!<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s say you need internet access a little further afield \u2013 a granny flat out in the backyard, for example. An extender could struggle here, given the distance and the lack of a clear line of sight. That\u2019s where something a little more powerful, such as an antenna, comes in.
\nDepending on your choice of antenna, these can increase the range of your WiFi signal by a significant distance and can also be outdoor-friendly. Of course, with that distance comes a disadvantage; as a general rule, expect slower internet speeds the further away from the original source you go.<\/p>\n
The longer-range antennas usually come in either direction or omni-directional variations. Directional focuses on a specific point, covering a smaller breadth of area but reaching further and with, as expected, diminishing returns on the signal the further out it goes. Omni-directional does the opposite, covering a larger, more immediate area, at the expense of that longer reach.<\/p>\n
A simple solution is to change the frequency of your WiFi, shifting from a 5Ghz to something like 2.4Ghz. This will decrease the speed of your WiFi \u2013 likely not ideal if you\u2019re gaming or doing something else speed-dependent \u2013 but can help increase its reach.
\nFor tasks that don\u2019t require major speed \u2013 replying to emails for example \u2013 this could be a quick fix.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like to try DIY-ing a solution, look no further than the humble reflector panel! There\u2019s a myriad of how-tos online to explain this one, but at its most basic, all you\u2019ll need is aluminium foil or a soft drink can cut down the middle.<\/p>\n
Angle your router in the direction you\u2019d like more signal and place the DIY panel behind the router\u2019s antennas. The general idea is that, like a directional antenna, this will amplify the signal in that specific direction, making it a potential fix for dead zones in a single-level home or office.<\/p>\n
That said, it\u2019s not always the most effective \u2013 you can expect to gain a few metres if anything at all \u2013 but for a practically zero-cost solution, it may well be worth a try. References<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re looking to up the signal in your home and a few pesky walls are getting in the way, or if you\u2019re hoping to go even further afield, there are a few options when it comes to levelling up your WiFi\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":617,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-advice"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/616"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=616"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":618,"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/616\/revisions\/618"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/617"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aveverything.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThose are just a handful of ways you could try to receive a WiFi signal from a long distance. See what works for you and be sure to reach out for expert advice<\/a> if required.<\/p>\n\n