THERE are all sorts of objects that can mess with your Wi-Fi connection.
But little do most people realise the culprit for their internet woes may be lurking beneath their feet.
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We’ve already heard how things like your microwave and TV can have an impact.
And now it’s emerged that underfloor heating could be causing havoc too.
It’s all because of the metal material used in underfloor heating systems.
So if you’ve got it installed in the floors above it may be the source of any problems you’re having.
As telecoms firm Hitron explains: “WiFi signal communicates via radio waves that travel through your WiFi router to get to where they are going.
“When it comes to these waves travelling through multiple levels that have radiant in floor heating, the metallic mesh in the radiant heating system can impede your WiFi signal.”
So what can you do about this obstacle?
It might be worth trying to move your router to another area where it has a way to beam signal upstairs without encountering the underfloor heating.
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If you’re planning on installing underfloor heating anytime soon, it’s well worth considering whether it blocks your router’s path.
There are all sorts of other items around the home that can have an impact on Wi-Fi quality.
One surprising object is something we all have at least one of – a mirror.
Some especially large wall mirrors can make connectivity worse as the mirror is made up of a thin coat of metal which may cause interference to the hub.
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