How you can boost your home Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi is an essential tool for connecting your devices to the web at home and at work. A poor Wi-Fi signal is a common problem that can hinder you from getting a smooth internet connection, causing your browser to stutter, drop downloads midway and generally perform badly.

Fortunately, there are a number of solutions to boost your Wi-Fi connection. We've collected some of the best methods below.

Upgrade to a mesh Wi-Fi network

If you've got a particularly large property, or one with especially thick walls, you might be best off investing in a mesh Wi-Fi network. A fairly recent technological development, mesh Wi-Fi uses multiple interconnected nodes to create one large, seamless network, with the idea being that your device automatically connects to the nearest node as you move around. Mesh Wi-Fi equipment is generally more expensive than traditional routers, but consumer-grade mesh Wi-Fi products like Google WiFi and the Linksys Velop mean you no longer need an advanced engineering degree to set it up.

Click here to discover how to find the perfect position for your router

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