Thicker walls made of denser materials (like concrete) will block a Wi-Fi signal. A weaker signal, on the other hand, leads to slower speeds, dropouts, and (in some cases) total disconnection.

Before you run out to buy a new router, try these tips for improving the signal throughout your homeBy Nicholas De LeonThere are few things quite as frustrating as a crummy WiFi connection.Pictur ...

Wi-Fi routers tend to be ugly. We have some favorite spots to hide them that won’t block their signal.

Concrete, masonry, thick timber walls, metal roofs and floor heating can block wireless signals or cause some signal loss. Another thing that can slow down your Wi-Fi is exceeding your data cap.

Aquariums and water tanks can block Wi-Fi signals Water is a Wi-Fi signal killer. Large aquariums or water tanks can absorb and scatter signals, creating frustrating dead zones.

Your router placement could be to blame. Whether you're using a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh network, it's essential to ...

Your Wi-Fi antennas help to spread the signal for your Internet throughout your house, which is why it's a problem if you've got them pointed wrong.