Technicolor TG588 Self-Install Manual page 11

Factors which can affect broadband
Multiple Users
The speed of the wireless router is limited. If there are several people in the
house using multiple devices over Wi-Fi at the same time, the service will slow
down. Downloading files, watching videos and real-time gaming all use a lot of
bandwidth and will perform better on wired connections where possible.
Range
Wireless routers can only reach so far. If you have a big house or your walls are
very thick and you have the router on one side of the house, you might not be
able to access the network from the other side.
Your range, like your speed, is impacted by a number of factors: the type of
construction of your property, thick walls between rooms and metal radiators
next to the router.
Location
Routers may be ugly, but that doesn't mean you should hide them behind the
TV cabinet. If you want the best signal, you'll need it out in the open, free of
any walls and obstructions. Point the antennae perpendicularly, and elevate
the router if you can. Lastly, make sure it's in the centre of your house, so you
have the best coverage possible throughout your home.
Interference
If you have neighbours, their routers may be interfering with yours and
causing the signal to degrade. Wireless routers can operate on a number of
different channels, and you want yours on a channel with as little interference
as possible. The routers are set to automatically seek the clearest channel to
operate on (based on the location of the router). At long distances from the
router, interference may still be encountered.
Other routers aren't the only thing that can cause interference. Cordless
phones, microwaves, flashing Christmas lights and other appliances can
interfere with your signal as well. Try moving your router farther away from
potentially interfering appliances.
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