If you live in 2019, you’ve probably heard something about this fibre thing that’s changing the way we feel about WiFi connectivity.
Gone are the days of lagging and capped internet, and thank goodness for that.
That said, even with fibre you could still find yourself experiencing a few niggly problems, especially when it comes to coverage in larger houses.
It can be very frustrating to leave a room and suddenly see everything on your phone or laptop slow down because your reception has dropped as you’ve entered a WiFi dead zone.
Even worse – you don’t realise that you’re no longer on WiFi and end up using all your mobile data on a series of YouTube videos you were only half-interested in.
Data costs in South Africa are an outrage, and you deserve better.
Here’s how to find and fix the problem. This handy video outlines some quick tips for making the most out of your connection.
Router placement is everything
There are certain obstacles in your home that can affect the strength of your WiFi signal:
- The thickness of your walls.
- The material your walls are made of.
- Other WiFi signals on the same radio frequency, for example, baby monitors or microwaves.
- Certain appliances, for example, refrigerators.
- Electrical wiring in the walls.
- Glass windows or panes.
- The number of users connected to the WiFi and/or router.
Placing your router away from electronic devices and glass windows can help to improve your WiFi signal.
How to deal with thicker walls
Older houses often have thicker walls that could interfere with complete coverage in your living space.
If your home is larger or has thicker walls than most, there may be areas where a regular range extender won’t be able to relay the signal.
This is where a powerline adapter, like the TP-Link AV1300 Gigabit Powerline ac WiFi Kit comes in handy.
This kit is borderline magical. It expands your home’s Wi-Fi coverage into areas where the signal from your router is non-existent or unusably weak by building a unified network using your home’s existing powerlines.
Signal loss in certain parts of your home
If you’ve got areas in your home with little to no signal and your devices are struggling to connect, strategically placed range extenders, like the TP-Link AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender will make sure your signal is spread throughout your house to eliminate WiFi dead zones.
In simple terms, the TP-Link AC1750 connects to your existing WiFi network and extends your coverage by amplifying and boosting the signal for up to 1115m2 to cover the weak or dead zones. It also reduces signal interference to ensure you have reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home.
How to get complete home coverage
The TP-Link AC1200 Deco M4 Wireless Mesh WiFi System is a system of units that will equip you with seamless Wi-Fi coverage for your entire home; no more dead zones or weak signals.
Deco units work together to form a unified network with a single network name. In simple terms, your devices automatically roam between Decos as you move around your home, making sure you always have the fastest possible speeds.
The Deco system is great for larger homes with big families as it can keep up to 100 devices connected without any lag.
If you don’t have a fibre connection yet, RSAWEB has a range of packages to choose from, and an uncapped 10 Mbps line will only set you back R469.
If you sign up for a 20Mbps (or faster) line now, you’ll get your first month free.
RSAWEB fibre customers also get one hour of free onsite support. Their incredible team will come to you and help you find the best solution for your home.
Head on over to RSAWEB’s website to get connected.
