5 Connectivity Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi!

Have you ever felt that your internet is not performing as expected, even with a great plan? Most of the time, the problem is not the speed reaching your home, but rather how the Wi-Fi signal is being distributed throughout the rooms.

To help you get the most out of your connection, our technical team has put together 5 simple and easy tips to apply today:

1. Router placement makes all the difference

The biggest mistake is hiding the router inside cabinets, drawers, behind the TV, or on the floor. Wi-Fi signal propagates through the air in waves. Therefore, place the device in a central location in the house, preferably in a high position free from physical obstacles.

2. Avoid interference

Did you know that some appliances can interfere with your Wi-Fi? Microwave ovens, old cordless phones, baby monitors, and even large mirrors or aquariums can weaken the signal. Keep your router away from them.

3. Know how to choose: 2.4GHz or 5GHz?

The vast majority of modern routers transmit the signal on two networks:

• 5GHz Network: Offers maximum speed, ideal for high-resolution videos and games, but has a shorter range. It is ideal for use in the same room as the router.
• 2.4GHz Network: It is a bit slower, but the signal travels much further and passes through walls more easily. It is the best option for more distant rooms.

4. Give your equipment a break

Just like a phone or computer, the router also accumulates processes. Unplugging it, waiting 30 seconds, and plugging it back in helps clear the memory and can instantly resolve freezes and slowdowns.

5. Control the "Bandwidth Vampires"

Unused old phones, Smart TVs plugged in but turned off, and tablets in the drawer may be consuming your internet with background updates. Disconnect devices you do not use frequently from Wi-Fi!

If even after applying these tips you feel you need more speed to meet the whole family's demand, talk to the Maluga team and discover our ultra-speed plans!