At a time when teleworking and staying at home is becoming a constant, one of the essential tools to get through the days is the Internet. What can you do to maintain a good signal? We'll tell you:
1. Pause Wi-Fi and connect via cable:
Yes, we all know that wireless can be more convenient, in fact, that is what we are most used to lately. But, these days, that is not the best option. Perhaps the solution is to resort to the old way of connecting via cable.
Why? According to Ofcom (the UK's communications regulator), using a cable ensures a faster and more secure connection.
2. Locate the router in the best possible location:
It's not about where the router is hidden or where it is best located for aesthetic reasons. It's no coincidence that Wi-Fi is represented by waves that determine its signal.
The signal is actually given through waves and any obstacle interferes with these and can cause their intensity to decrease.
OFCOM recommends having as few objects interfering with the signal as possible to ensure the best signal quality.
3. Video calls, when necessary:
Think twice about whether it is really necessary to have all your work calls via video conferencing applications.
These require more connection effort and can hinder network operation. We suggest you consider the option of deactivating the camera if you are not presenting or leading the meeting at the time.
4. Disconnect devices you are not using:
In times when the house becomes both a home and an office at the same time, the cell phone, tablet, television and computer are our daily companions.
Calls, video conferences, videos, movies, podcasts, downloading documents, etc., are just some of the activities we carry out day after day.
So what can you do to avoid overloading the network? We recommend disconnecting from the Internet or putting devices that you are not using into airplane mode to ensure maximum performance on those that you need.
5. Reduce the quality of the videos you play:
When we play a video online, a lot of data is used. At a time when we are all depending on the quality of the network, it is worth saving data. How can we achieve this? Lowering the quality of video playback is one of the options.
On YouTube, for example, a lower quality playback will help improve the connection and contribute to keeping the global network running at its best for everyone.
Finally: Remember that we all contribute to not saturating the network. We all need it. Practice empathy.
