Getting the best out of your Broadband Plan Xtrium's Podcast

Tough times lately, right? We all know that due to the pandemic, many people just like us choose to work remotely. Aside from the fact that you're safe from the virus wandering around outside, you can enjoy no daily trips in the morning. 

There is no strict dress code unless you have an online meeting. While this sounds wonderful, it turns out that working from home is more complicated than we think, especially when you encounter slow or unreliable broadband. So here are some tips to get the best out of your broadband plan.

First, you need to run a speed test. This measures the speed of the device and the test server using apps like SpeedCheck and desktop websites. It can show if your internet seems slower than expected, and it is the easiest way to verify if you have a problem on your end or your internet service provider.

Then after checking, you can proceed with boosting your wifi signal strength. By making sure your wifi router is plugged into the master socket and not the extension. Keep away from cordless phones and microwave ovens, as electrical equipment can also interfere with the wifi signal. If you have a shelf or location where you can install your router near the center of your home, your wifi strength will be much more powerful overall.

But if it still doesn't change the speed of your wifi, here's how you can modify the wireless channel to communicate on other frequencies to avoid intrusion. This information applies to all that use 2.4GHz or 5GHz wifi.


Open the internet browser and enter the IP address of your router.
Enter the user name and password
Then open the wireless settings.
Then click the [Channel] drop-down menu to change the wifi channel.
Be sure to click Save or Apply at the end.

You can also consider guaranteeing the wireless router’s security, so anyone nearby can not connect to your broadband easily. Here's how to put a password to your wireless router;


Log in to the wireless router.
Select the Wireless Safety Settings tab.
Open the password section.
Select WPA2 and AES for encryption settings.
Enter a new password and click Save or Apply.

If you still have problems with wifi, try connecting your device directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Ethernet cables are computer network cables that provide faster and more reliable connections. 

But if, after all these troubleshooting steps, and still makes you feel that you're not getting the service you paid for, you'll want to consider switching. 

Because as technology evolves rapidly and new companies continue to enter the market, it makes sense to review options every 1-2 years to make sure there are better choices.  

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