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Jul 09, 2023

THE antennas on your Wi-Fi router could be key to getting you much faster speed at home.

If you're struggling with slow Wi-Fi speed, it might be worth trying out the two antenna tricks below.

It's worth noting that if you can't see any antennas on your router, that means they're inside the device.

You won't be able to change their position so just make sure your router is in the best place to serve your gadgets.

For those that do have antennas, there are two things you can try.

Having all your antennas pointing upward isn't always the best choice.

You shouldn't be positioning all the antennas in the same position, according to CNET.

Making them perpendicular to one another is recommended.

The more antennas you have, the more positions you can try.

Routers with three antennas should be positioned at a certain angle, according to Lifewire.

It said: "Middle straight up and the sides ones at a 45-degree angle."

Placing the antennas in different positions is particularly recommended if you want to reach more than one floor.

If re-positioning your antennas doesn't work, you may need to replace them.

This is a hack that Microsoft explains on its support page.

"Router antennas are usually omnidirectional, meaning they broadcast in all directions.

"So if you place a router near an outside wall you end up broadcasting half of your wireless signals to the outside world.

"Many routers, however, come with removable antennas.

"If you replace the omnidirectional antenna with a high-gain antenna, you can aim the router’s wireless signal in the direction you want," Microsoft explains.

Check your router's instructions or service provider's website to see if this is possible for your particular device.

You'll also need to research the best replacement antennas to fit your needs.