Residential Technology Guide

Improving Home Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi performance depends on placement, building materials, interference, client devices, and network design, not merely the speed purchased from the internet provider.

  • Place the router or primary mesh unit near the center of the home.
  • Avoid hiding equipment in cabinets or behind large metal objects.
  • Use wired connections for stationary high-demand devices when practical.
  • Update router firmware and replace unsupported equipment.
  • Use additional mesh units carefully; more units are not always better.
This article provides general guidance and is not a substitute for incident-specific professional, legal, financial, or law-enforcement advice.