How fast is your business’s Wi-Fi? It’s frustrating when you try to download or upload an otherwise small file over Wi-Fi, only to discover that it will take a half-hour to complete. Problems such as this are all-too-common in today’s high-tech working environment. Normally, though, slow Wi-Fi is caused by one of the following.
#1) Router Is Too Far Away
The distance between your computer and the router will affect the speeds at which you can download and upload data over your business’s Wi-Fi. The closer your computer is to the router, the faster you’ll be able to upload and download data. If your computer is far away from the router, you can expect slower speeds and poorer performance.
#2) Interference From Other Devices
Certain types of electronic devices can create interference that lowers Wi-Fi speeds. If a device either transmits or receives radio waves, it has the potential to interfere with your business’s Wi-Fi. This includes wireless speakers, wireless smart devices, microwaves, wireless video cameras and even cordless phones.
#3) One Device Is Consuming All or Most of the Bandwidth
Another common cause of slow Wi-Fi is a device consuming all or most of the available bandwidth. Routers, as well as the modem to which they are connected, can only handle so much data at any given time. If a connected device is downloading or uploading a large file, it may consume a significant amount of the available bandwidth, resulting in slower speeds for other connected computers and devices.
#4) Wrong Frequency
Perhaps the cause of your business’s slow Wi-Fi lies in the frequency it uses. 5Ghz, for example, offers faster speeds but at shorter distances, whereas 2.4Ghz offers slower speeds but at longer distances. If your workplace is large and spacious, consider using 2.4Ghz. If it’s small and compact, on the other hand, set your Wi-Fi frequency to 5Ghz.
#5) Corrupt Wi-Fi Adapter Driver
If your computer’s or device’s Wi-Fi adapter driver is corrupted, you may experience slow speeds when using it download or upload data over our business’s Wi-Fi. All Wi-Fi adapters use software, known as a driver, to connect to routers. If the driver is corrupted, it may fail to create a strong connection.
#6) Malware
Malware infections can have a negative impact on your business’s Wi-Fi speeds. If the malware is used to harvest data from connected computers and devices, for example, it will consume bandwidth. In turn, you’ll experience slower speeds when using your business’s Wi-Fi.
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