How do I fix a weak Wi-Fi signal upstairs?
Quick answer: Repositioning the router is the cheapest first step; mesh equipment can help when the building is too large for one access point.
Repositioning the router is the cheapest first step; mesh equipment can help when the building is too large for one access point.
- Move the main router higher and closer to the center of the home.
- Test the weak area with doors open and obvious interference removed.
- Place a mesh point halfway between the router and dead zone.
- Avoid placing an extender where the original signal is already unusable.
Good to know: Building materials and layout can matter more than the speed printed on the router box.
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