IF you’re having problems with Wi-Fi on some of your devices there could be a hidden issue behind it all.
The culprit may be Bluetooth.
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Wi-Fi and Bluetooth use similar radio frequencies, so this can result in disruption to either of them.
Before you blame a Bluetooth connection, be sure to check it’s not something more obvious first, such as the location of your router.
A quick test that could reveal whether Bluetooth is indeed the problem is by turning it off temporarily to see if things improve.
Slide down from your iPhone or Android device and tap the Bluetooth icon.
However, don’t forget there are many Bluetooth-enabled gadgets these days, such as keyboards, a computer mouse, even TVs.
If, after all this, you suspect Bluetooth is causing your Wi-Fi woes, there is a way that can improve things.
How to change Wi-Fi router bands
Most Wi-Fi routers have two communication bands.
These are 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
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The 2.4Ghz band tends to be better for reach, giving you a better connection the further away you are from your router.
And the 5Ghz band offers much higher speeds at a lower range or distance.
Using the 5Ghz band could help.
You may need to access your router to switch it on, so check with your provider on how to do this.
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