No one plans for “Wi-Fi rage,” but it drains time and money quickly. Frozen Zoom calls, slow uploads, and walking around for a better signal all add up.
If one person loses 30 minutes a day to Wi-Fi issues, multiply that by your whole team. That is time you are paying for with nothing to show for it.
Here is where to start:
- Check your router’s location. It should be off the floor, away from walls, and placed somewhere central.
- Look at the age. If your router is from before 2020 or does not support Wi-Fi 6, it is probably holding you back.
- Count connected devices. Phones, printers, smart TVs, and even old backup PCs can all slow things down. Unplug anything not essential.
- Split the network. Many routers support 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Use 5GHz for work devices like laptops and video calls. Put other devices on 2.4GHz to reduce interference.
- Run a speed test. Do it from the farthest point in the office. If speeds drop by more than half compared to a test near the router, your coverage needs help.
You may not need a faster internet plan. You may just need better coverage, which can be fixed with a Wi-Fi extender or additional access points.
If Wi-Fi has been a pain point, it is worth checking out. Let us know if you would like a complimentary office Wi-Fi audit. We are happy to help.