Weak wifi signal?

Benoit D. #2542
Benoit D. #2542 Posts: 7 ✭✭
Hi there!
Just received my new wifi modems and I'm realizing that the wifi strength is weaker than expected. The modem is in my leaving room and if I move to my room (same floor, 15m down the hallway) I loose up to 2 bars of strength.
I have a Google pixel 2 and use to use my downstair neighbor's wifi previously without too much issue. The signal is shown as "acceptable" when I check on my phone.
Any of you having similar disappointing wifi strength?
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Answers

  • Mike
    Mike Posts: 21,493 ✭✭
    Sometime moving the router solve the problem. Can also the steering causing that, since you are force to use the 5Ghz instead the 2.4GHz,
  • Jason G. 8585
    Jason G. 8585 Posts: 15 ✭✭
    You may have 2 wifi networks available. One that has a 5Ghz signal which is better/clearer/faster if you are next to your wifi transmitter. And one that has a 2.4Ghz signal which is better/clearer/faster is your are far from your wifi signal or if there are some obstacles (like walls) between your phone and your wifi transmitter.
  • Mike
    Mike Posts: 21,493 ✭✭
    The two wifi are availabe if the steering is off
  • Jason G. 8585
    Jason G. 8585 Posts: 15 ✭✭
    Then, did you try to connect to the 2.4Ghz one ? That should be the better option for you. :)
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