Like our roadways, the internet can’t function properly if it’s breaking down, aging, or experiencing disruptions or interference. To make sure your internet is working to the best of its ability, check for these common problems.

A better spot for the router
Many country roads have beautiful views. They are great for driving, but sometimes, you come around a curve to be met with a slow-moving dump truck. There goes the beautiful view. 

The beautiful views can be the enjoyment of high-speed internet, and some experience slow speeds in specific locations or at random times. In these cases, the dump truck can be an appliance in your home. The common ones include microwaves, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, and wireless video cameras. Some materials, such as metal, concrete, brick, plaster, porcelain, and water, can decrease the strength of the Wi-Fi signal because of reflecting or absorbing the wireless signal. Some of this decreased Wi-Fi strength due to appliances and materials can be solved by moving the router and adding a mesh unit. These can help direct the Wi-Fi signal around these disruptors. 

Damaged cables
The condition of roads has a great impact on how fast you can travel down them. If there are potholes, you have to travel at a slower speed, and if the roads are completely damaged, they become undrivable. 

The same can be said for your internet. If the yellow cable going from your wall into the router is damaged, your internet may stop working. These cables are made of fiber-optic glass and are the size of a human hair. They are susceptible to breaking from animals crewing on them and being removed from the router. 

Wi-Fi interference
Have you ever been trying to listen to the radio, and the kids start screaming, and you can’t hear the radio because there is too much noise? This is very similar to Wi-Fi interference. 

CommandIQ, which is provided for free to all our broadband subscribers, offers the ability to set priorities for devices and separate networks for devices or bandwidth.