Are you currently building a new home, renovating your existing home or just want to update your life? If that’s the case, then you have the fantastic opportunity to update and future proof your home’s network. With these tips, you’ll be able to have an improved Wi-Fi system throughout your home, and will be less likely to encounter slow Wi-Fi connectivity, unwanted buffering, and “No – Connections” in different rooms of your home.

Buy a Wi-Fi Router and Modem that are future proof

Getting a good router can make the difference from a strong reliable connection to a poor and unreliable one.
Its best to stick to a well-known brand, with a great reputation, that has great technical support and a long lasting warranty.
Don’t be afraid of getting it wrong, if it doesn’t work for your home, return the router and keep trying until you find the one that works best for you.

Use a Range Extender for upper levels and garages

Wi-Fi networks can only reach so far, it is almost impossible for one to successfully cover a large house, or multiple floors.
In these cases, it is best to purchase one or more Range Extenders. A Range extender runs 2 Wi-Fi Networks at the same time, where 1 is connected to the existing Wi-Fi, and the 2nd one resends out the strong signal, vastly improving the network in other rooms.
It’s often a good idea to get a Range Extender that has the same brand as your Router, as they should be able to easily connect.

Wired is always better, but requires extra effort

If you are building or renovating your home, then you definitely want to have a few network hard points in each of your main rooms.
Ethernet connections (also known as a Wired Network) are incredibly resilient and trouble free compared to Wi-Fi.
You will often find that many devices that aren’t mobile, such as your Cable Box, Smart TV, etc., will have an Ethernet port. This will free up your devices that are only Wi-Fi, such as a Tablet.

Source: Gizmodo