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Internet connections at home may be great for the weekend movie stream or browsing the web. The challenge comes when we are working remotely and requiring more from our home network setup. These resources will give you some ideas of what you can check to troubleshoot your internet issues.

(lightbulb)Internet Tips

Router/Modem Location

Router or modem location can make a big difference to a strong connection to the internet. These YouTube videos will help you understand where you may want to place your router/modem.

Wi-Fi Repeater vs Wi-Fi Extender vs Cell PhoneSignal Booster

Wi-Fi Extender:  This device is usually meant to create a new Wi-Fi network from a hard wired connection coming directly from your router or a wall network jack.  If you already have a wireless network in your home this second wireless network will require its own password for access.  Since they are hard wired to your router the Wi-Fi speeds are faster and more reliable because they have a strong stable connection to the source of the internet in a home.  These devices generally are more expensive than a Wi-Fi repeater and require a little more complex setup procedure.

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