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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
duking it out on Clash of the Kings or wholly engrossed in the latest Netflix
Original, and then—bam—your signal drops off.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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—grinding your teeth with frustration—but
reconnecting, nonetheless.&nbsp; </p>
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<p>Things don’t have to be this way, though.&nbsp; There are ways to improve your Wi-Fi
connection and decrease those upsetting signal drops.&nbsp; Here are three simple tips to help you keep
your signal strong and reliable:&nbsp; </p>
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<p><strong>Buy a new router. </strong></p>
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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 such a good
idea.&nbsp; Even a $20 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; And if
you’re willing to spend a little more (about $150), not only will you get
yourself a great router with a fast connection but a pretty sweet touchscreen,
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<p><strong>Put it out in the
open. </strong></p>
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<p>Lifehacker says that if your router is obstructed, then
the signal will be, too.&nbsp; Don’t keep your
router hidden in a cabinet or tucked behind your sofa—sitting on top of your TV
console or bookshelf is more suitable.&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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<p><strong>Keep it secure. </strong>

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 tight.&nbsp; For
starters, change the password on your router.&nbsp;
Your router will come with a preassigned admin password, and many
security experts point this out as a major culprit of Wi-Fi hijackings.&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



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