Extending and Optimizing a Wi-Fi Network

Learn how to identify and fix Wi-Fi issues in your home, shop, or small office. Find out how you can optimize your wireless network to get the most out of it.

Introduction

• Frustration-free Wi-Fi: From problem to solution
• Who is this course for?
• Identifying the problems with your existing Wi-Fi

1. Evaluating Connections to Your Network

• Taking inventory with a network map
• Understanding how devices connect
• Setting devices to 2 Ghz and 5 Ghz Wi-Fi
• Identifying weak links in your Wi-Fi network

2. Conducting an Active Site Survey

• Using site survey software
• Evaluating signal strength with a heat map
• Using Wi-Fi Analyzer with an Android device
• Using the Airport utility on an iPhone
• Analyzing the results of the site survey

3. Optimizing Router Connections

• Choosing router placement and antenna direction
• Identifying interference with inSSIDer
• Moving Wi-Fi devices to Ethernet

4. Extending the Signal

• Deciding on a repeater or access point
• Discussing mesh networks
• Discussing MoCA and powerline adapters

Conclusion

• Defining a successful Wi-Fi network