Modern businesses (and let’s be honest, most of us) depend on having quick Wi-Fi connections and signal. It is the way in which we communicate, complete our work, and without it, many business processes grind to a halt.  

Network performance refers to the response times of your network and how quickly it performs the actions you tell it to. We’ve all experienced that feeling of loading limbo, staring at a buffering icon for what feels like an endless amount of time whilst waiting for that important email to land in our recipient’s inbox. A clear sign of poor performance. To improve your network performance, read on to learn some common problems you may be facing. 

Wi-Fi Interference 

Most problems with performance are due to Wi-Fi interference. This is when the Wi-Fi network becomes congested or interrupted with too many competing signals.  

When two or more wireless networks use the same channel (or even adjacent channels), the devices end up competing for limited bandwidth, slowing down your network connection. This is a common problem in urban areas, where there are many people and many devices all trying to connect to the internet. To solve this problem, you can introduce multiple routers or different channels where congestion tends to occur. 

Wireless devices that use Bluetooth can also interrupt your connection as they operate on the same frequency as Wi-Fi. Try switching to wired connections instead or move wireless devices away from your routers.  

Your office microwave might be the culprit for your slow internet. Electrical devices like microwaves or infrared sensors which produce electromagnetic fields can disrupt your Wi-Fi signals. Investing in shielded Ethernet cables or moving these devices away from routers should fix the problem. 

If you want to find out if you are struggling with Wi-Fi interference, you can book a Wi-Fi site survey to determine where your issues may lie.  

Want some advice on how to improve the performance of your networks? Get in touch with us today. 

Physical obstacles 

Walls, doors, and furniture can block Wi-Fi signals, slowing down your internet connections. To overcome this, try moving your routers to more open areas. This includes closer to your workstations, and away from concrete, metal, or plaster.  

Technology upgrades 

Outdated network security protections and firmware can also disrupt your connection and stop your system from working at its optimum capacity. If your bandwidth cannot keep up with the amount of data your company produces, upgrading your internet lines can improve this issue. Introducing switches can improve network latency, as it allows messages to be transmitted exclusively to the recipient, as opposed to passing them through the whole network. 

Wi-Fi issues can be a headache, and when so many modern devices operate with Bluetooth or the internet, finding the root cause of poor network performance can feel impossible. At dbfb Communications we can help you stay connected so you can focus on your work instead of your router. Email us at discover@dbfb.co.uk or call us on 01604 673320 to learn more about connected services.