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As technology advances and more things in our homes connect, the slower the connections run, especially during peak hours when everyone in the neighborhood<\/a> or complex is winding down for the day. However, a technology<\/a> professor shared a hack, suggesting you place a sheet of aluminum foil behind your router. The intention is to help improve your Wi-Fi speed.<\/p>\n

A Professor\u2019s Take<\/p>\n

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James McQuiggan is a Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4 and a part-time faculty professor at Valencia College in the Engineering, Computer Programming & Technology Division. As such, he\u2019s studied and thoroughly researched all things technology. He points out an interesting technique for boosting your Wi-Fi connection speed, using a sheet of aluminum foil behind your router.<\/p>\n

Aluminum Foil Behind your Router for Faster Connection<\/p>\n

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Apparently, when more devices are connected to the same wireless network, the signal becomes weaker. \u201dLike a sprinkler head spraying water in all directions,\u201d explains McQuiggan. As a result, wireless signals go to places where they\u2019re not needed and weaken them where they are.<\/p>\n

Additionally, obstructions like furniture or walls can impact the signal strength. That\u2019s where the aluminum foil behind your router takes effect. Placing the aluminum foil behind your router with the shiny side facing outward will reflect the signal. This allows it to travel more freely yet methodically. Additionally, shaping the aluminum foil behind your router will give you more control over where the signal travels.<\/p>\n

Testing the Theory<\/p>\n

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Although this hack might seem illegitimate, a research team at Dartmouth studied the theory, confirming Professor James McQuiggan\u2019s theory. The team reported they created a \u201c3D-printed shape\u201d that was \u201ccovered in aluminum.\u201d And strategically placed it to control where the signal traveled. They boosted the signal in desired places by more than half. Meanwhile, they decreased the signal in undesired places by just over 60%.<\/p>\n

How to Place Aluminum Foil Behind Your Router<\/p>\n

Because this method isn\u2019t guaranteed to work for everyone, some may be left without hope, wondering if they\u2019re doomed to experience slow connections. However, putting aluminum foil behind your router isn\u2019t the only way to help increase Wi-Fi connectivity. \u201cWhile foil can help concentrate the signals, it\u2019s usually not a great solution compared with upgrading your router or positioning it more optimally,\u201d added Professor McQuiggan.<\/p>\n

The most common way to reboot the router is to turn it off. Always use the power button if it has one as unplugging it while it\u2019s on can cause it to short-circuit. Another<\/a> helpful, but costly, option is a WiFi extender. This typically plugs into the wall, connecting to the WiFi and helping to extend the signal. Moreover, resources like the national<\/a> broadband map<\/a>, are available to help you report, troubleshoot, and fix a problem with Wi-Fi connectivity.<\/p>\n

Although putting aluminum foil behind your router may not always be the solution, it\u2019s worth considering because other options can become costly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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