Here are some simple steps you can take to improve the strength of your Wi-Fi signal in your home or office.

1 - Position your wireless router as far away as possible from devices that can cause interference with the Wi-Fi signal. Such devices include microwave ovens, cordless phones, intercom systems, baby monitors and halogen lights.

2 - Always change the channel used on your wireless router. Most people never change this and it results in many routers using the same channels. If you have other wireless router signals in your area, change the channel to reduce the chance that you are using the same change as another Wi-Fi router in your area.

3 - Place your wireless router centrally and on an upper floor (I have mine in the attic). If you are on a single floor, place it as high as possible by putting it on top of a piece of furniture.

4 - Try to place the wireless router in a location that minimizes the number of walls and hard surfaces (fish tanks, windows, mirrors, metal surfaces) that the signal needs to go through before it reaches your computer.