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<p>You’ve probably been there before—about 10 seconds away from pulling your hair out and throwing the router at the nearest wall.&nbsp; It’s nothing short of depressing when you’re wholly engrossed in the latest Netflix Original, and then—bam—your signal drops off.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
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<p>Where does it go?&nbsp; Who knows?&nbsp; All you know is that you’re ready to call it quits with the internet altogether; yet, five seconds later, you’re reconnecting. The entire process is extremely frustrating. </p>
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<p>Things don’t have to be this way. There are ways to improve your Wi-Fi connection and decrease irritating signal drops.&nbsp; Here are three simple tips to help you keep your wifi signal strong and reliable:&nbsp; </p>
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<h4><strong>Buy a new router. </strong></h4>
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<p>It’s tempting to go out to the nearest big box retailer and pick up the cheapest router you can find; however, this isn’t a good idea.&nbsp; Even a $10 difference can do your connection a whole lot of good.&nbsp; It’s recommended that you use a router with 802.11ac, which is three times faster than the previous standard.&nbsp; </p>
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<h4><strong>Put it out in the
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<p>If your router is obstructed or hidden, then the signal will be, too.&nbsp; Don’t keep your router hidden in a cabinet or tucked behind furniture—sitting on top of your TV console or bookshelf is best.&nbsp; And, if at all possible, strategically position your router in the middle of your home to ensure even coverage throughout.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
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<h4><strong>Keep it secure. </strong> </h4>
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<p>It’s considered relatively easy to hack into other people’s Wi-Fi connection.&nbsp; And if people are piggybacking onto your connection, it’s only natural to assume that your connection speed is going to lag.&nbsp; Because of this, it’s important to keep your router locked up with a secure login password.&nbsp; For starters, change the password on your router.&nbsp; Your router will come with a preassigned admin password, and you'll definitely want to update this to something unique.&nbsp; Secondly, you should always check with your manufacturer for firmware updates and patches.&nbsp; These updates will work to keep your router protected against potential vulnerabilities. </p>
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<p>If you have any other questions about Wifi, <a href="http://magnitech.com/contact">Contact Magnitech Today!</a></p>
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