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Practical steps to get faster, more reliable Wi-Fi at home.
Position your router high up and out in the open, away from walls, furniture and other electrical equipment, with a clear path to where you want to use the Wi-Fi.
Keep the router away from devices such as microwaves, mobile phones and fish tank pumps, which can interfere with your Wi-Fi signal.
Set up wireless security so others cannot snoop on or use your connection, which can slow it down or put you at risk.
Switch the wireless channel on your router if there's congestion from neighbouring networks.
If problems persist, ask your ISP to check the line and connection up to your house.
Combine the convenience of Wi-Fi with the speed, stability and security of a wired connection by adding a powerline adapter, which can also create a Wi-Fi hotspot in dead zones.
Read our guides on choosing, setting up and getting the best speed from your powerline adapter.