I discovered during my research and testing of the different Wi-Fi range hacks in this article that simple tinfoil really made the most difference. As you see from the results there were some improvements. Often the time of day will affect Wifi speed due to increased internet use at certain times of the day. I did all three tests at around 9 AM the same morning. Garage 35 ft away from Hot Spot Problem Area I did three sets of tests once with no modifications, second with tinfoil only and a third time with the plastic container over the router. I tested signal strength in various areas around the house. After I compared the results to my first test with no hacks.Overall results from my testing. I then went around the house retesting Wi-Fi strength in different areas. The end result was not very attractive but for experimental purposes, it will serve the purpose. Dumped out the excess fluid and let the container dry.Īfter the bottle dried inside I cut the top part off and wrapped it a few times with electric tape and then placed the bottle over the router. I thoroughly rinsed out all the remaining detergent until I had no more suds.I now put a little water and salt into the container and shook it for a minute or so. Gain to be exact but I think a number of other brands will work as well. I found around the house a large empty laundry detergent plastic bottle. I first thought a plastic vinegar bottle might work, but I found it too small for my router, but it could work for smaller routers than the Bell 2000 model I have. How could I replicate this Hack on a router with no antennas? I wanted to cover the whole unit with a plastic shell. I have a square router provided by my Internet provider. I would have liked to try this out to report back to you, but I do not have antennas on my router. If all goes well you should now see an improvement in your signal. This is what the final result should look like and best of all its very attractive and real conversation starter. Now place water bottle over each antenna on your router.The properties of the salt and electrical tape will create a type of filter that optimizes the electromagnetic waves going into your router. Wrap with electric tape in three evenly spaced places around each bottle you need.
The properties of the salt film and electrical tape will create a type of filter, that removes interference waves and helps optimize the electromagnetic waves going in and out of your router. Removes interference waves similar to sunglasses that polarize and block certain UV rays. I have done my best to present good information and if anyone has their own hack or disagree with some of the hacks presented, add it to the comments below, I would love to hear your take on this topic and share it with my readers.
Some may work as explained but some may not work for your particular situation. I have researched a number of hacks tried out a few to see if they do work and here are the best ones.
Make do with what they already have and have a little fun in the process. But you have one problem you have pretty much zero budget. If you have read my post Your Ultimate Router Placement Tip Guideand put your router in the optimal spot. This post is for the person that wants to squeeze another year out of their old router and experiment with a few things that are already around the house. See my Ultimate Router Placement Guide and learn more about router placement. Many good routers are available at Amazon as well as mesh networks that are a little more pricey but will boost your wifi signal over a larger area.Īlso before you start any hacks, the placement of your router may be your main problem and by simply placing your router in a better location will improve your wifi signal. If the tips below do not improve your Wifi signal performance then biting the bullet and getting a new router or mesh network is probably the best idea.
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