WiFi is slow or weak in one specific room
One room has weak signal because of distance or obstacles between it and your router. Move the router to a more central location, point the antennas vertically, or add a WiFi extender in that room. One of these fixes the problem in most cases.
Weak WiFi in one room happens when that room is too far from the router or when walls and metal objects block the signal. Moving the router to a more central spot or adding an extender improves coverage.
⏱ 15-30 minutes
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Know where your router is currently located
- ✓Check if there are large obstacles between the router and the weak-signal room (thick walls, metal appliances, mirrors)
- ✓Measure roughly how far the problem room is from the router (distances over 50 feet are very difficult)
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Keeping the router in a corner because it's less visible — this is the worst placement for coverage
- Putting the router on the floor instead of on a shelf — height improves signal distribution
- Forgetting to wait for the router to fully reboot after moving it before testing
Signs you need professional help
- If you've repositioned the router, optimized the antennas, and added an extender but that room still has weak WiFi, the building's construction may make that area impossible to reach with WiFi. Give us a call and we can recommend alternative solutions.
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