Wi‑Fi Upgrade Checklist
Before you buy new equipment, walk through this checklist—often the fix is placement, wiring, or configuration.
Check placement first
Routers hidden in cabinets or corners will always struggle. Central placement and elevation matter.
- Move the router higher and more central
- Avoid metal cabinets and behind TVs
- Keep away from microwaves and thick walls
Confirm your internet speed and bottlenecks
A slow plan or an overloaded device can feel like “bad Wi‑Fi.” Test wired vs wireless.
- Run a speed test near the modem
- Test again over Wi‑Fi
- If wired is good but Wi‑Fi is bad → it’s coverage/config
When access points make sense
For larger homes/offices, access points (wired backhaul) beat single “powerful” routers.
- Multiple APs with wired backhaul
- Guest Wi‑Fi option
- Basic segmentation if needed