{"id":232238,"date":"2021-04-21T14:31:24","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T11:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/"},"modified":"2021-04-21T14:31:24","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T11:31:24","slug":"8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"#8 Wi-Fi Connectivity Solutions for Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2896e06fc3c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2896e06fc3c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/#1_Restart_the_Network\" >1. Restart the Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/#2_Switch_to_a_Less_Crowded_Channel\" >2. Switch to a Less Crowded Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/#3_Use_AI_to_Optimize_Usage\" >3. Use AI to Optimize Usage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/#4_Add_Access_Points\" >4. Add Access Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/#5_Create_More_High-Frequency_Cells\" >5. Create More High-Frequency Cells<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/#6_Look_at_the_Layout_of_Your_Office\" >6. Look at the Layout of Your Office<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/#7_Try_Some_Diagnostic_Software\" >7. Try Some Diagnostic Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-wi-fi-connectivity-solutions-for-startups\/#8_Replace_Your_Hardware\" >8. Replace Your Hardware<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#8 Wi-Fi Connectivity Solutions for Startups<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-inner\">\n<p class=\"opener\">Startups live online. The flexible, customer-first, and tech-focused nature of a startup requires a fast Wi-Fi connection that\u2019s always up and running. If your Wi-Fi is lagging or constantly crashing, it\u2019ll hold your business back.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, even the best Wi-Fi setup may need some troubleshooting every now and then. If your Wi-Fi\u2019s performance isn\u2019t up to par, there are a few easy steps you can take to fix it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Restart_the_Network\"><\/span>1. Restart the Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s get the obvious solution out of the way first. As everyone knows, sometimes a device just needs to be restarted to be good as new.<\/p>\n<p>If your Wi-Fi is slowing down or crashing at unexpected times, try restarting or resetting the network. Do this during a weekend or overnight so you won\u2019t disrupt business. If this works, hopefully that\u2019s the end of it. If it doesn\u2019t work, you can now start investigating other potential causes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Switch_to_a_Less_Crowded_Channel\"><\/span>2. Switch to a Less Crowded Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your office is in a building with a lot of other businesses, there\u2019s a chance other Wi-Fi networks are interfering with your network. Free software like inSSIDer or Vistumbler can identify all the nearby Wi-Fi networks and determine whether any may be clashing with yours. Be sure to check for interference at different locations throughout the office.<\/p>\n<p>The number of nearby networks may lead you to suspect that interference is the root of the problem. In that case, you can switch your Wi-Fi to a less crowded channel. This will likely remove most of the interference and allow your Wi-Fi to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> more freely throughout the office.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_AI_to_Optimize_Usage\"><\/span>3. Use AI to Optimize Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a more involved <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach, but it can deliver major benefits to a startup that adopts it. Some innovative companies now provide<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3355237\/why-wi-fi-needs-artificial-intelligence.html\"> Wi-Fi equipped with AI capabilities<\/a>. This AI monitors who is using Wi-Fi where and for what, and it adjusts Wi-Fi output accordingly. For example, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plume.com\/workpass\">Plume WorkPass<\/a> uses AI not only to provide their customers with top-notch Wi-Fi, but also security and guest insights to optimize for growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>AI-based Wi-Fi may be the future of Wi-Fi connectivity. It produces a Wi-Fi network that can help troubleshoot its own issues, making your network more reliable without taking up more of your IT team\u2019s time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Add_Access_Points\"><\/span>4. Add Access Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A single router can only reach so far. The more access points your office has, the better Wi-Fi connectivity you\u2019ll enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Access points aren\u2019t to be confused with range extenders. Range extenders, as their name suggests, catch the waves of your Wi-Fi signal and extend them farther then they would normally go. These definitely have their uses, and you may want to install a few of them throughout your office. However, range extenders slow the bandwidth of the extended signal by a significant amount.<\/p>\n<p>Access points, by contrast, are devices that are connected via ethernet to the main network. They send out their own Wi-Fi signal instead of extending an existing one. Access points are usually just as efficient as the network\u2019s primary router and can deliver reliable Wi-Fi farther.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Create_More_High-Frequency_Cells\"><\/span>5. Create More High-Frequency Cells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another network tweak you can try is adding more narrow-range, high-frequency cells instead of sticking with one or two wide-range, low-frequency cells.<\/p>\n<p>Low-frequency networks (2.4 GHz) travel farther, but they\u2019re also slower. They\u2019re good for physically larger offices with fewer devices \u2014 in other words, the opposite of what startup offices are usually like. On the other hand, high-frequency networks (5 GHz) don\u2019t travel as far, but they can handle far more bandwidth.<\/p>\n<p>If your users are complaining about a slow network, consider creating more cells that use 5 GHz to replace some of your 2.4 GHz.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Look_at_the_Layout_of_Your_Office\"><\/span>6. Look at the Layout of Your Office<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve carefully troubleshot exactly how your Wi-Fi network is constructed but are still experiencing connectivity problems, look at how your office is laid out.<\/p>\n<p>Wi-Fi travels on radio waves, and those waves can be impeded by other objects. Walls will slow down or block Wi-Fi signals, especially if they\u2019re particularly thick or made of concrete. Metal can reflect signals, so users may have issues if there\u2019s metal furniture, like filing cabinets, nearby. Water is an issue, too, so think twice before installing an aquarium in your office.<\/p>\n<p>Moving your routers, access points, and other pieces of hardware can make a big difference in the signal strength your users enjoy. You can use these pointers to try out various arrangements or bring in a consultant to help you lay out your hardware.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Try_Some_Diagnostic_Software\"><\/span>7. Try Some Diagnostic Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can purchase software that lets you see how devices, users, and applications are behaving across your network. If your Wi-Fi issues are unpredictable or you can\u2019t find anything wrong with your network, this type of software might be useful.<\/p>\n<p>Wi-Fi diagnostics can help determine which devices are affected, where they are in the office, and what applications are being used when slowdowns occur. Armed with this information, you and your IT team will be better positioned to figure out the source of the problem and how to fix it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Replace_Your_Hardware\"><\/span>8. Replace Your Hardware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most low-tech solution does sometimes end up being the right one. It\u2019s possible that your hardware is simply reaching the end of its life. If you\u2019ve had the same routers and access points for several years, they may be wearing down. If you can\u2019t see any issues with your network configuration or usage, try updating your hardware. It\u2019s likely that a more modern device can handle your business\u2019s demands.<\/p>\n<p>Wi-Fi connectivity issues can feel like an inescapable part of modern life, but they don\u2019t have to be. Whether you move devices around or update your overall network, there are plenty of solutions you can adopt to improve Wi-Fi connectivity issues.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><em>Photo by <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@pkumar26?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"><em>Praveen kumar Mathivanan<\/em><\/a><em> on <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/wifi?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"><em>Unsplash<\/em><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-inner\">\n<p class=\"bio-name\">Kimberly Zhang<\/p>\n<div class=\"bio-desc\">\nKimberly Zhang is the Editor in Chief of Under30CEO. 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