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Getting the best Wi-Fi coverage at home
By Inara Crest Engineering 1 min read
Router placement, the right band, wired access points and a few settings fix most home Wi-Fi dead spots.
Most home Wi-Fi problems come from where the router sits and what is between it and the devices.
1. Place the router well
Put it in a central, open, raised position — not in a cabinet, behind the TV or at one end of the house near where the fibre enters.
2. Use both bands
- **5 GHz** is faster but has shorter range — best in the same or neighbouring rooms.
- **2.4 GHz** reaches further but is slower and more crowded.
Modern routers can steer devices between bands automatically.
3. Add access points where needed
Thick walls and multiple floors block signal. Add access points or a mesh system, and connect them with a cable wherever possible for the best performance.
4. Secure the network
- Change the default administrator password.
- Use WPA2 or WPA3 with a strong passphrase.
- Create a separate guest network for visitors and smart devices.
5. Keep firmware updated
Updates fix security issues and often improve performance.
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Inara Crest Engineering
Engineering team
Written by the Inara Crest Technologies engineering team, who design, install and support software, network, security, power and data centre systems for organisations in Kenya and East Africa.