Many homes have issues with internet connectivity, and this is something that can be caused by several different factors. It is always important to consider an issue with internet connectivity from multiple angles before deciding on the solution.
Device Placement
Initial placement of routers and other networking equipment can be a cause of network problems; however, the devices are designed in a way to work in most any situation. This means that the majority of homes are laid out in a way that the network equipment will work from anywhere out of the box. The issue is that this one size fits most approach means that your network is not optimized, and the building layout should be considered when it comes to network device choice and placement to ensure stability.
Connectivity issues can often be resolved by integrating an additional piece of equipment into the existing network and reworking the rest of the devices. Every building and network setup is different, and an experienced technician will have good knowledge for the best setup for your specific scenario.
Dead Zones
Your internet connectivity could be as a result of a Wi-Fi dead zone in your home. This can be created by several different things; however, the standard culprits are usually the building itself and other appliances or technology that is disrupting the signal to the location in which you are having connectivity issues. Different building materials or objects in the house can disrupt the signal from your wireless access point (usually your router) and can make a connection inconsistent or non-functional in different areas.
Other devices can be creating signals themselves that are directly interfering with the wifi on the wavelength that is being used. While most devices are designed in a way to preclude this from happening, this cannot always be controlled the closer you get to a device as the strength overpowers the chosen configuration of the device. Malfunctions on devices are also a common reason why Wi-Fi signals can be affected.
Device Setup
The initial setup steps of network equipment can be crucial to ensuring that your internet connection is stable and supports all devices that you would like to connect to the internet. This step can be redone and often is a good way to ensure that everything has a fast and solid connection to the internet.
ISP Issues
Sometimes the issues you are experiencing are not actually within your control, however your service provider does not have enough information to properly troubleshoot the issue. Often times when this happens, it requires an experienced technician to ‘prove’ to the ISP that they need to address the problem from their end. While this is frustrating, the ISP usually does not know that they are the cause of the problem and needs it laid out for them to understand how they can help.
Rogue Devices and Local Network Issues
While not as exciting as it sounds in the name, a rogue device can be the cause of many issues on your network. Imagine a car on a freeway that has broken down or is driving the wrong way, it can cause many headaches for other drivers that are following all rules and working properly just trying to make it to the destination.
An experienced technician will be able to review logs and identify devices that are causing problems or find issues that are happening between devices within your local network. This can sometimes occur as a result of malicious intent form a third party, however much more commonly this is simply a malfunction or misconfiguration causing a broader issue.
At LARETech we can help with all of these issues and more when it comes to your network issues. We are experienced and always ensure that we find the right solution for your needs. Contact us to find out how we can help you with internet or Wi-Fi issues.
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