Why is my WiFi not working upstairs?

Reasons why your WiFi is cutting out upstairs Usually WiFi fails when the signal strength is too weak. Sometimes the signal can only reach so far and needs a boost. The likely reason for your poor connection upstairs is that your router is placed too far away in your home or it is blocked by some obstacle.

Why does my WiFi work in one room but not the other?

There may be several reasons. WiFi is such high frequency that it does not penetrate through walls well. The 5GHz band is less crowded but penetrates walls far less easily. You may be closer to an interference source.

Should a router be upstairs or downstairs?

As we’ve said, wireless signals are obstructed by walls and other obstacles. Finally, wireless signals tend to be stronger below the router than above it, so when placing the router, the higher the better. If you plan to use the same one upstairs and downstairs, consider placing the modem/router upstairs, if possible.

Where should a wireless router be placed in a two story house?

For a two-story home, the best position will be located either near the ceiling on the first floor, or near the floor on the second, providing consistent coverage both upstairs and down.

Will a second router boost WiFi signal?

Let’s call our main router MASTER (this is the router that is connected to the ISP modem) and the other one as SLAVE (the second router will work as a ‘repeater’ to increase your wireless range). For this example, let’s assume that our MASTER router’s IP address is 192.168. 30.1 and the Subnet Mask is set as 255.255.

Why does the Internet work everywhere but my room?

Radio waves certainly travel through walls, but the thicker the wall, the weaker the signal will be on the other side. And if your home is fortified with brick or concrete walls, the signal is going to be absorbed by the wall and lose significant strength when traveling through it.

What is the best location for Wi-Fi router in a house?

Routers send the signal out in all directions, so if it’s left in the corner of your home, a significant percentage of your wireless coverage is being sent outside your home. It’s best to move the router to a central location to optimize the signal.

Does WiFi work better upstairs or downstairs?

Finally, wireless signals tend to be stronger below the router than above it, so when placing the router, the higher the better. If you plan to use the same one upstairs and downstairs, consider placing the modem/router upstairs, if possible.

Why won’t my Wi-Fi signal reach upstairs?

Concrete, metal girders and stone block Wi-Fi signals. If you live in a sturdy old farmhouse, or a trendy concrete designer home, the signal from you Wi-Fi router won’t reach upstairs. One solution is to move your router upstairs, but then you won’t get a signal downstairs.

Why can’t I connect my computer to my router upstairs?

The adapter that connects to the router downstairs should not have Wi-Fi capability. If you buy the second adapter without Wi-Fi capabilities you can only get Internet access upstairs by connecting your computer to the adapter by an ethernet cable. If you have very thick hardwood doors, bedroom occupants may need to open the doors to get a signal.

Why is my WiFi signal weak in my house?

If your router is on the main floor or in your basement, it is too far away from your devices. Obstacles, like distance and thick walls and floors makes the WiFi signal strength weak or non-existent. If this is the signal strength issue you are facing, consider WiFi extenders to boost the reach of your WiFi signal throughout your home.

Why is my internet so slow on the first floor?

This problem obviously gets more common if you are trying to use the internet upstairs and your router is downstairs. The signal is more likely to drop out and cause lag, buffering or slow loading pages for people on the first floor or above in the home.