People are just realizing neighbors are ruining Wi-Fi speeds with 3 activities – first is where they put their router
YOUR neighbors can impact your Wi-Fi speed, sometimes completely by accident.
If your internet is mysteriously slow, check the list of three potential culprits below.
THEIR ROUTER IS TOO CLOSE
If your Wi-Fi router is next to a wall that you share with a neighbor, this could create a big issue.
Your neighbor might have their router too close to yours on the other side of the wall.
This can throw off your signal due to interference.
If you're on good terms you could ask them where they place their router.
Trial and error is the alternative and you'll have to find a spot away from the wall that works.
Both you and your neighbor will benefit from the decreased interference.
THEY'RE USING THE SAME CHANNEL
Your Wi-Fi router sends information to your devices via a frequency.
You can change the channel of this frequency to one that fewer people who live near you are using.
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To check the channel you'll need to login to your router's admin page.
Change your settings and find a channel that works for you.
THEY'RE USING YOUR ROUTER
If you have a no password or a weak one, strangers could be jumping on your network.
A neighbor streaming movies using your Wi-Fi is not ideal.
It will make the speed slow for your own devices.
Be sure to update your password regularly and use the latest security software.