3<\/p>\n Even if you’re got a great router and a top package with rapid speeds, you won’t necessarily get brilliant Wi-FiCredit: Sky<\/p>\n So much of what we do depends on having decent internet.<\/p>\n That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re not making simply errors that are silently killing your connection.<\/p>\n SURPRISING WI-FI KILLERS<\/p>\n Microwave ovens are great for fast cooking<\/a> \u2013 but not fast Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n For instance., Sky<\/a> recommends keeping your router away from microwave ovens<\/a> in an official Wi-Fi memo.<\/p>\n Aside from being a large metal object, microwave ovens operate a similar frequency range to common 2.4GHz WiFi (but with much greater power).<\/p>\n So you’ll want to keep your router far away from the microwave if you’ve got it set up in the kitchen.<\/p>\n On that note, that second thing to watch out for is metal of any kind<\/a>.<\/p>\n You’ll definitely want to avoid having your router on or in a metal cabinet or shelving unit.<\/p>\n And avoid having any large metal objects nearby, like a washing machine.<\/p>\n Thirdly, watch out for mirrors<\/a>, which can reflect and distort your Wi-Fi signal.<\/p>\n Genius Apple trick lets you send iPhone texts with no signal or Wi-Fi<\/p>\n It’s fine to have mirrors in your home, but you might not want to have one sitting right behind your router.<\/p>\n Fourth, be mindful of other devices that operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency as your Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n Common offending gadgets include bluetooth speakers and cordless home phones.<\/p>\n And fifth, beware water. Drink it, obviously \u2013 but don’t put it near your router.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Having electronics right next to your router is a bad ideaCredit: Sky<\/p>\n Aside from the obvious risk of water damage, large amounts of water can affect signals.<\/p>\n So don’t put your router on top of \u2013 or next to \u2013 a fish tank<\/a>, or right by a giant vase filled with water.<\/p>\n As a bonus tip, keep your router off the floor too.<\/p>\n It can be tempting to dump it down there to get it out of the way, but routers generally work better when raised up.<\/p>\n YOUR DEVICES MIGHT BE SLOWING WI-FI TOO<\/p>\n Here’s the official advice from Sky…<\/p>\n “Everything you connect to your hub uses bandwidth, and the more you connect the more it can slow you down,” Sky explained.<\/p>\n “Even when you aren\u2019t using them, app updates, device backups and your smart home devices can still be using your bandwidth in the background.<\/p>\n “Try disconnecting anything that doesn\u2019t need to be connected so they\u2019re not hogging your bandwidth when you\u2019re trying to browse, work or play.<\/p>\n “And try avoiding activities that need a lot of speed, like online gaming or streaming in HD.”<\/p>\n Picture Credit: Unsplash<\/p>\n You’ll want it about head height<\/a>, so find a nice shelf (preferably not metal) to stick it on.<\/p>\n WHY ELSE MIGHT YOUR SPEEDS BE SLOW?<\/p>\n Of course, there are plenty of other reasons that your Wi-Fi might be struggling.<\/p>\n Your first port of call should be the speed that you’re paying for.<\/p>\n If you’ve got a cheaper broadband<\/a> package then your internet speeds simply might not be very good.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n You can check your internet speeds easily in seconds \u2013 it doesn’t cost a penny and will reveal if you’re having a Wi-Fi nightmareCredit: FAST \/ The Sun<\/p>\n It’s easy enough to check your speeds: try speedtest.net<\/a> or fast.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n See if that matches up with the speeds on the package that you paid for. If it’s miles off \u2013 like you’re getting an eighth of the promised speed \u2013 then something is probably up.<\/p>\n You’ll experience worse speeds the further you are from the router, so consider connecting gadgets via an ethernet cable if they’re very far away.<\/p>\n If you’ve got a big home, you might need several connection points around the home to get the best speeds in the most distant parts of your house.<\/p>\n And sometimes internet speeds can drop in an area temporarily due to a technical issue that has nothing to do with you \u2013 and is out of your control.<\/p>\n Also, if your household is making heavy use of the internet \u2013 multiple devices uploading and downloading \u2013 then you may experience Wi-Fi trouble too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"YOUR dodgy Wi-Fi might be your own fault \u2013 and not your internet provider’s. 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