What Else Do I Need To Know About My Wireless Connection?

Another thing to think about is placement of a wireless router. Generally speaking, the center of the house will result in the best overall range. However, your home’s construction may pose challenges to the wireless signal. Brick, concrete, and steel can pose obstacles for the wireless signal. In this case, it is wise to place the router closest to where you will use the signal the most. Another option is an access point. This is a device that is hard-wired to the router which has its own antenna. In a home environment, it is used to provide wireless signal to area not reached by the wireless router. Some people like range extenders for this function, but be warned: Range Extenders communicate wirelessly back to the router, and because of this your connection to a range extender will always be slower than a direct connection to the router or a hard-wired access point.