Most office Wi-Fi problems are about where the signal comes from, not how fast the internet is. Fixing placement solves more than buying a faster plan.

Start with placement

Move the router to a central, high place in the open, away from metal cupboards, microwaves and thick walls. One move often fixes the worst room.

Add access points properly

For anything larger than a small office, add more access points rather than extenders.

  • Connect each access point to the network by cable
  • Use the same network name on all of them
  • Space them so coverage overlaps a little
  • Place them on ceilings, not in cupboards

Check and tune

Walk the office with a phone and a free Wi-Fi scanner to find dead spots. Separate guest Wi-Fi from your work network.