From YouTube and Amazon Prime videos to streaming music and online gaming, it seems like everything we do happens online these days, right?If the WiFi range of your Netgear router seems sluggish, it can bring your whole life to a halt, isn’t?
If you find the internet range of your router is too slow to bear, then there are a variety of troubleshooting steps you can take to boost it up to the fullest.
Let's have a glance at these troubleshooting steps!
Make Sure You're Getting the Desired Internet Speed You Are Paying For
Do a speed test to see whether you're getting the same speed your service provider promised to give in your internet plan.
If you're not getting the promised internet speed, contact your service provider and see if there's a problem from his end. In the event if there isn't a problem from your service provider’s end, ask him to get it fixed.
Update Your Router
If your Netgear router is more than 5 years old, replacing it with a new and up-to-date model might make a huge difference.
And if your router is new, then make sure that its firmware version is up-to-date. Don't know how to update your Netgear router? Need not to worry! We’ll explain!
Visit routerlogin.net web page.
Enter your Netgear router login credentials.
Head towards the Firmware Update section.
If the firmware is available for your Netgear router’s model, update it by simply following the displayed instructions.
Position Your Netgear Router Centrally
To get the most out of your Netgear router and its WiFi network, place it in the middle location of your home. Also, the place you choose for your Netgear router must be higher and non-congested.
Switch To A Less Crowded Channel
Your Netgear router can use a variety of different channels. Each channel has its own bandwidth space. If you're having internet connectivity issues, load up the routerlogin web page and switch the channel from “Auto” to one of the other (probably less-crowded) channel options.
Bonus
Channels 1, 6, or 11 will be one of your best choices in the 2.4 GHz band. And any of the 23 channels in the 5 GHz band will work for you.Your Netgear Router's Antennas Must Be Angled Properly
If your router has adjustable antennas and you can twist or turn them easily, angle them horizontally for the best and uninterrupted WiFi signals through the thick walls and wooden floors.
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If you have a multi-floor home, angle one of the router antennas vertically.
Now, try accessing Netgear routerlogin page on the top-floor of your home and see if it loads up without displaying any error pop-up.
Ensure That Freeloaders Aren’t Stealing Your Bandwidth
The speed of your Netgear router’s WiFi can be sluggish because of bandwidth hoggers.
To prevent this, ensure that your Netgear router is using WPA2 security with a strong password. Check this by navigating to www.routerlogin.net via load-free and up-to-date internet browser.
If you recognize any unknown device connected to your router’s WiFi, disable the internet access for it and change your Netgear device password.
Check The Internet Usage
Sometimes, the speed of your router’s WiFi becomes slow because your bandwidth is being consumed by your family members. If you are having trouble while streaming videos, make sure other members aren't streaming movies or doing any other online task at the same time.
Bonus
Set up parental controls and guest access feature to put limits on your bandwidth usage. Navigate to the settings of your Netgear device via routerlogin.net to enable the guest access and parental control feature.
In case the web address routerlogin.net not working for you, use 192.168.1.1 as a URL to access the settings page.
