WiFi Performance and Coverage Considerations
Using WPS to set up your devices
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is an easy way to automatically connect your WPS enabled devices to your wireless network without having to type in any passwords. Pressing the WPS button on your router and then on your device will cause the pair to ...
Setting up your Wireless Printer
Most modern printers allow you to print wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi network. These are simple to configure. 1. Make sure that Wireless Printing is enabled on your printer. 2. Turn on your printer and use the Menu to access the Wireless Printing ...
How to boost your Wi-Fi signal
1. Place your router centrally in your home Try to place your router in the centre of your home to help it reach all four corners of your house. Remove any objects close to the router which the signal may have to travel through such as large ...
2G vs 5G - Which one should you use?
Your new internet connection includes a dual-band router and will come with two wireless network options: GigaPeak-XXXX-2G and GigaPeak-XXXX-5G Two for the price of one? Not quite! But both of them are useful for different scenarios depending on your ...
Understanding your router
What happens on installation day?
Installation Guide External On the day of your install, our engineers will mount a small receiver dish to the outside of your property. This dish will usually be held with two screws drilled into the brickwork but on certain properties we can also ...
How to check wifi signal strength around your house
Wifi signal strength reduces the further away you are from your router. Ideally, you want to place your router in the centre of your home to allow the signal to spread out in all directions. Radio waves (that power your wireless broadband) can travel ...
Why is my internet slow?
Struggling with internet speed? Here’s our handy 6 step self help guide: What speeds are you actually achieving? To record this, use an ethernet cable to connect a laptop directly to your router and then go to - speedtest.net - to record the Upload ...
WiFi Performance and Coverage Considerations
Please be aware that some devices do not support 5GHz. Most new devices will as 5GHz devices deal with WiFi interference much better. If you’re suffering from coverage or performance problems, where your WiFi connection only works in some parts of ...