2 Solutions for Building a Stronger and Faster Home Network

If you have weak or unreliable internet, it may be time to upgrade your networking capabilities 

When was the last time you made upgrades to your Virginia Beach, VA, home network? If you’re working from home or your kids are e-learning from home, then having fast and reliable networking capabilities is a top priority.

At WSC Home Audio and Video, we’re offering advice on steps you can take to improve your home network’s strength and security. Keep reading to explore your options. 

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1. Upgrade Your Network Security

Having an unprotected network can wreak havoc on your daily life and put your home security at risk. At best, strangers can access your system and use your available bandwidth to search Google, stream TV shows and do other activities on the internet. Bandwidth theft may cause slow internet and lag for you and your family. Slowdowns, glitches and lags will increase even more if several people are already on your network. 

At worst, hackers with malicious intent will gain access to your network. Unauthorized users can intercept data containing sensitive information, introduce viruses or malware onto your network or retrieve files and data stored on your network. Unauthorized persons will also be able to access and control smart devices or smart home systems connected to your network. Imagine sitting at home and seeing your smart lights flicker on and off, seemingly by themselves!

Protect your home network with a strong, original username and password — not the default information set by your internet provider. Consider adding two-factor authentication as well. We also recommend contacting the experts at WSC Home Audio Video for solutions on how to secure your network and connected smart devices properly.

2. Expand Your Wireless Coverage

If you and your family are working or learning from home right now, your daily internet needs may be placing a strain on your home network. If you have multiple users doing activities that eat up available bandwidth — like streaming Netflix, using video chat or downloading large files on Dropbox — you may experience slow, unreliable internet as your network struggles to meet demand. Your smart devices take up space on your system as well.

Your internet speed and reliability will also suffer if your network doesn’t have a wide enough range. If your router is in the living room, you may not get good wireless signals across the house in the kitchen.

There are several solutions available for upgrading your network to make it faster and more robust. We recommend the following options to increase your bandwidth and range:

• Wireless access points. Access points create individual wireless local area networks (WLANs) that project a Wi-Fi signal to the surrounding area. You can place several around your house and switch between them without losing internet connection. Access points are connected to a wired router, switch or hub via an ethernet cable, so we recommend hiring a professional installer who can strategically place access points and the correct wiring.

• Mesh networking. A mesh network uses several strategically placed hubs that link to each other and function as a single Wi-Fi network. Mesh networks expand your network coverage and signal strength because several points are generating wireless signals throughout the space. Each hub acts as its own router within one connected system.

Let’s get your home networking up to speed, so you have one less thing to worry about right now. WSC Home Audio Video is a trusted integration company with the expertise and experience to upgrade your current network capabilities and build a stronger, faster and more reliable system for your daily needs. 

We service customers in Virginia Beach, VA, and the surrounding areas. Call us at 757-493-5000 or fill out our online contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. You can also speak with a live representative through the chatbox at the bottom right of your screen.