Your microwave can slow down your Wi-Fi
Did you know...? Your microwave can slow down your Wi-Fi.
Microwaves and a lot of home gadgets share the 2.4 GHz band, so when the microwave runs, your Wi-Fi can stutter — especially if the router lives in the kitchen.
A few easy ways to get a faster, steadier connection at home:
- Move your router out of the kitchen and away from the microwave, cordless phones, and baby monitors
- Put it somewhere central and up high, out in the open — not tucked inside a cabinet or behind the TV
- Switch your phones and laptops to the 5 GHz band when you're near the router — it's usually much less crowded
- Restart your router once in a while and keep its software up to date
- For TVs and game consoles that stay in one spot, a wired connection is the most reliable option of all
If your Wi-Fi still isn't behaving, or you need a hand with your home network or devices, send me a message — happy to take a look.
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