Having made the decision to acquire a top-notch Internet service, there are very few things as frustrating as not having it perform at the desired standard. Whether it is the speed of the data transference, or the range of the wireless Internet, or something else altogether, there tends to be something we aren’t too happy about.
While it is generally easy for subscribers to blame the service provider for such an occurrence, it is sometimes the case that things we do (or don’t do) that have contributed to our own annoyance. For those who made the choice to acquire their Internet from Comcast – through their home services brand Xfinity – here are a few tips that you can employ to get the best of your Wi-Fi:
Find an ideal router location
It’s hard to believe that some individuals take the location of their wireless router for granted, but they do. The device’s location in the house could be the difference between being satisfied with the Wi-Fi or being irritated by it.
As best as possible, try to identify a central location in the house from which the wireless signal can best be disbursed. Be sure not to place it in a corner near a window, not unless you acquired it for your neighbors more than yourself.
For the most part, everyone tries to get along well with his or her neighbors, but at some point or another a line has to be drawn. With an increasing number of devices now IP-enabled, chances are there will be enough competition within the house for the wireless web connectivity that you don’t need to invite any more.
In addition to prioritizing the location of the router, a strong password has to be in place to deter unwelcomed guests. Notably, there are some individuals who choose to turn off the option of broadcasting their service set identifier (SSID), so those on the look out for a signal to piggyback on wouldn’t even know theirs existed.
That aside, at this point everyone should be wary of having their IP address being associated with illegal activity or worse, having their identity stolen. No need to make it any easier for the criminals.
Try to control the usage within the house
As alluded to before, within each household there are a growing number of gadgets that have the functionality of being connected to the World Wide Web. Smart phones, tablets, televisions, coffee makers (and the list goes on) have joined personal computers as electronics that perform best when connected to the Internet.
While this may be true, there is no law that says they all have to be connected at the same time. Simply turning off the Wi-Fi feature of devices not in use can help to enhance the user experience with a device that is. By extension, try to curb the Internet usage of devices that demand a lot of speed – for example, gaming consoles.
Give the router freedom to operate
There may be suitable places in the home to put appliances, but that does not mean that they should form a welcoming party for the router that accompanies acquiring Xfinity Internet. Many may not be aware of this, but placing the device next to other household “must haves” such as a microwave, television, DVD player or cordless phone can all affect its wireless performance.
By allowing it to be in a suitable location all on its own, you are on course to receiving the best signal strength that the gadget has to offer.
Get the latest equipment offerings
It is somewhat easy to become complacent with the Wi-Fi signal being offered if it’s doing the basics that you require of it, but by upgrading the equipment you might be surprised at the enhanced service you experience. Approximately three months ago, the home services company launched their latest Xfinity Wireless Gateway, a router and modem combination capable of delivering in home Wi-Fi speeds in the region of 700 Mbps (megabits per second). This is estimated to be double the data transference speeds the previous best router was providing to subscribers. Who would want to deny themselves the opportunity to fully capitalize on such a premium offering?
Keep the software up to date
Similar to a number of software on your personal computers and similar devices, a lot of value can be gained by ensuring that the software critical to the transmitting of the wireless signal is also in tip-top shape. While it doesn’t have to be everyday, try to reboot the router (restarting it will do) regularly so as to capitalize on whatever upgrades may have been made to the technology. Having both hardware and software at their optimum is an integral component of a consistent and reliable wireless Internet connection.
Everyone loves being connected to the World Wide Web, and now more than ever, a wireless signal is the desired route. While there are other steps that can be taken, these tips are sure to help you get the best of your Comcast/Xfinity Wi-Fi.
Tips to get the best from your Comcast Wi-Fi
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