Hey Virgin Plus Members!
Looking to understand and optimize your home Wi-Fi for a better gaming, streaming or work from home experience?
Here are a few things to consider within your home:
Modem location
Wi-Fi connection is strongest the closer you are to your modem.
Keep in mind Wi-Fi radio waves are affected by:
- Distance from the modem.
- Obstructions such as walls, floors, furniture, etc.
- Interference from other electronics like small appliances, microwaves, sound systems, baby monitors etc.
Try boosting your Wi-Fi signal and reach by:
- Locating your modem where your household uses Wi-Fi the most.
- Removing or limiting obstructions from around your modem as much as you can.
- Adding a Wi-Fi mesh system to extend the range of your Wi-Fi signal within your home.
Number of devices connected
Your Wi-Fi network is shared among all devices in your home. The more devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, the bigger the demand on your network and the greater effect this has on speeds to your devices. You may have more devices connected to your Wi-Fi network than your Internet package can support. A higher-speed Internet package may be required to deliver the best Wi-Fi experience.
Remember that devices may still use your Wi-Fi even when you’re not using them, so disconnecting them from your Wi-Fi when not in use can make for a better connection on your in use devices.
For more tips and tricks on how to boost and test your Wi-Fi connection check out How to boost your Wi-Fi connection
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