Discover tips to optimize your Wi-Fi signal. You can do it at home.
Slow Wi-Fi on mobile phones is a real nuisance for many people. Connectivity issues tend to affect many daily activities, whether they are work or entertainment, especially in emergency situations.
Usually the problem can be easily solved, but in other cases it is necessary to adjust both the router and the cell phone to alleviate the fluctuations that reduce the Internet speed. Keep reading and learn how to improve your cell phone's Wi-Fi with some tips.
Restart the router
Before anything else, you must restart the router. This procedure usually prevents crashes, interference and even connection errors with the carrier's network. To do this, simply disconnect the device, wait ten seconds and reconnect it. Then, wait for the initialization process. Then, check the connection with your cell phone. That's it, just check if the connection is faster and more stable. If not, perform these procedures to avoid slow Wi-Fi problems.
Get closer to the router
The location of your router is extremely important. Depending on where you place your device, the signal may be interrupted or even disrupted, affecting your reception and connection speed. This is especially true if you live or work in a place with lots of walls and equipment far from your living room, office, bedroom, etc. So make sure your router is not too far from where you usually use your phone, laptop, and other electronic devices.
In these cases, it is important to assess the location of the device in relation to objects around it, or even move the device to another room, leaving it in a more centralized location in the house or office. It is worth remembering that if the router is provided by a company, it will be necessary to contact the supplier to change the point. After all, depending on the new location of the device, it may be necessary to modify the wiring, an action that requires an authorized technician.
Correct interference from other signals
Returning to the frequency discussion, 2.4 GHz networks should not be completely ruled out. This option ensures a wider signal, unlike a 5 GHz connection, although the amount of bandwidth is greater. However, 2.4 GHz networks are often more congested, causing interference that can affect connection performance. Therefore, adjust the connection channel.
Use the WiFi Analyzer app on Android or AirPort Utility on iPhone (iOS) to find the least used channel in your area. Then, access your router's settings and change the settings. Please note that this procedure varies from device to device, so it is important to consult your router's user manual before making any adjustments. Therefore, if necessary, seek assistance from a technician or contact your carrier's support.
Clear browser cache
The cache is an important part of helping websites load faster. However, this item is not always useful, especially when it takes up a lot of space on your phone. Therefore, it is important to clear your browser's temporary files periodically to avoid loading issues and slow websites. This procedure varies depending on the device and browser. On Chrome for Android, you need to complete the following steps:
- Tap the three dots icon in the top right corner
- Select the “History” option and navigate to “Clear browsing data”
- Select the desired time period and select the “Cached images and files” option.
- Finish with “Clear data”.
On iPhone, the process for clearing Safari cache is a little different:
- Go to “Settings” on your iPhone and go to “Safari”
- Now click on “Clear History and Website Data”
- Confirm the cleaning with “Clear all”.
