You are watching your favorite movie or listening to your favorite song, and all of sudden, your Wi-Fi becomes weak. But most of us accept it and wait for the signal to strengthen. If you are like me, then I did my research and got the solution for that.
This post is based on the research that I did to find out fixing the weak Wi-Fi signal present on my router so that I could enjoy my internet experience. Here is how to fix a weak Wi-Fi signal all of a sudden.
Troubleshooting Very low WiFi signal strength Windows 10:
After researching thoroughly, we have made a guide on how you can fix a WiFi signal weak all of a sudden. They are easy to follow; check and go through the steps to know more!
Method 1: Move the WiFi router to The Main location.
The best way to get a strong WiFi signal is to move the WiFi router to the central location from where the range of the device can meet.
Most of the time, few obstacles and interferences at the place where the router has kept, affect the signal and do not fulfill the demand of a high-end signal and subvert the quality of the network. If there is an issue with the quality your wifi will show a “Ready To Connect When Network Quality Improves” error.
Find the router’s range and place it in the area according to the best network coverage possible.
Method 2: Inspect the wires of the router.
This is the second and the most important step; before calling any professional at your place, check yourself if your WiFi router has any damage or broken wires. Because the damaged part can lead to low signal and go on and off repeatedly.
It can also happen due to loose wires that cause low networks and signals. If you find any damages or cracks, you can prefer to call a professional at your house who can fix these issues.
And if there are any loose wires on the router, try to take them out and plug them in again after switching off the router. It can help you solve the loose wire problem.
Method 3: Try switching to the other WiFi network.
Many people already know about this; you can switch to the other network you own to get a better network.
Most of the time, the network reach to one signal goes down, and you can switch to the other one for a better WiFi signal, but for that, you will need two routers, i.e. – 2.4 GHz and 5GHz.
The first one has a normal frequency, and it is used by more devices. But the other one has a restricted range but is quicker to get a high range of the network.
It is the best and easiest way to fix and get the minimum range of speed that you are hoping for, so try to do it and get one if you don’t have one already.
Method 4: Decrease the connected device.
Be it any WiFi router, every device has limited usage of the network provided, and if you connect it with more devices, there is a chance of low-speed internet.
If you need to connect your WiFi router to more than one or two devices, then the best thing would be to update to a premium plan, as it will help you connect the devices and get the perfect internet speed.
But if you do not want a premium plan, try to reduce the number of devices connected to the router.
Method 5: Adjust the router of your WiFi.
This is one of the most convenient ways to fix your WiFi, and you will save a lot of time. Most of the time, the router does not provide a good network.
If you own broadband with an antenna, then the best way to fix and get a strong network is by changing the antenna’s direction on your router WiFi.
Method 6: Get a new router.
Even after performing all the activities, if your WiFi network does not provide good strength, you should probably try to replace your broadband as these steps are not working anymore.
You can also connect with the broadband support team you have at your place because if it has any policy, you can replace it with a new one.
To connect with the support team, you can check the number given on the backside or search it on the internet.
Many times people face problems like not having strong WiFi on windows 10 which stops their important work and does not work properly. If you are one of those people, follow this guide, which can help you get the perfect network.
Method 7: Install the network adapters again
- To install the network adapter, first, choose the search box and type device manager there, and then press the enter key.
- When the device manager opens, then click (double-click) on the network adapters.
- After choosing the network, find a wireless connection and right-click on it, and then click left to uninstall the network adapter.
- To install the adapter again, restart your Windows 10, as it will update it accordingly.
Method 8: Get a WiFi extender
- If the weak internet connection does not resolve after following the above-mentioned step, try getting a new WiFi extender as it helps in improving the quality and provides a better network.
- It is one of the best hardware devices known for enabling a better quality WiFi network, and by using this device, you can simply fix the weak network issue you have been going through for a long time.
- You can also try to improve the weak signal by improving and updating the configuration settings and network adapter.
- Try checking your WiFi speed after switching to different WiFi channels, i.e. – 2.4 GHz and 5GHz, as it will give you an idea of the WiFi speed you are getting.
Weak Wifi Signal On A Laptop:
Follow the steps to fix the WiFi signal weak all of a sudden on a laptop:
- The best and most easy step to get a strong network is to move your laptop to the location where you have set the WiFi router as a distance between the laptop and router can decrease the speed of the internet.
- If this does not work, try the following steps mentioned in the upper paragraphs. All those have been written with thorough research and can help in saving you time.
Final Talk
Weak WiFi can be trouble if you are doing urgent work and have no idea how to fix that. Most people struggle with fixing weak WiFi problems and suffer for no good. If you are one of those people who have been struggling to get a strong network, then make sure that you follow all the steps mentioned in the above guide.
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