{"id":438166,"date":"2022-04-27T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/"},"modified":"2022-04-27T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T11:00:00","slug":"8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/","title":{"rendered":"#8 Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 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-6aedacc3583fd\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/#%E2%80%9C8_Tips_to_Improve_Your_Wi-Fi_Signal%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;8 Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/#Consider_Upgrading_Your_Router\" >Consider Upgrading Your Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/#Move_Your_Router\" >Move Your Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/#Switch_Devices_Over_to_Ethernet\" >Switch Devices Over to Ethernet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/#Remove_Unnecessary_Devices\" >Remove Unnecessary Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/#Update_Your_Firmware\" >Update Your Firmware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/#Change_Your_Wi-Fi_Channels\" >Change Your Wi-Fi Channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/#Consider_an_Extender_for_Dead_Spots\" >Consider an Extender for Dead Spots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-tips-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal\/#Upgrade_to_High_Gain_Antennas\" >Upgrade to High Gain Antennas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C8_Tips_to_Improve_Your_Wi-Fi_Signal%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;8 Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-799361 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WiFiSignal3.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WiFiSignal3.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WiFiSignal3.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A dual-band router on a home office desk.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/dual-band-router-wireless-ac-computer-1514066813\" data-credittext=\"kasarp studio\/Shutterstock\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/dual-band-router-wireless-ac-computer-1514066813\">kasarp studio\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wi-Fi is the backbone of the home internet experience and if you\u2019re not getting a strong signal between your router and your phone, smart TV, or other devices, then you\u2019re not having a good time. Here\u2019s how to improve your Wi-Fi experience.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Upgrading_Your_Router\"><\/span>Consider Upgrading Your Router<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By all means, work through all the tips in this list to squeeze the most you can out of the gear you have. But we\u2019re leading by throwing out the idea of upgrading your router first and foremost because in our decades of experience with wireless tech in both consumer and corporate settings it has consistently proven to be a silver bullet.<\/p>\n<p>If your router is relatively new (or even fresh out of the box!) and you\u2019re not getting the signal strength and Wi-Fi experience you expect, then all these tips will be very useful. But if your router is long in the tooth then you\u2019re only going to get so much improvement out of small adjustments and changes. No amount of tips and tricks can magically make a ten-year-old router not, well, a ten-year-old router.<\/p>\n<p>What was a perfectly serviceable router back when people had only a handful of Wi-Fi devices just doesn\u2019t cut it in a modern home where everything from the TV to the thermostat is internet-enabled. If it feels like your old Wi-Fi router is laboring under the burden of all those new devices and their increased bandwidth demands there\u2019s a good chance it is.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than suffer through a cr<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>y Wi-Fi experience with slow speeds, lag, and dropped connections, we recommend replacing old gear. Wi-Fi tech has improved exponentially and there\u2019s simply no comparing early Wi-Fi routers to even modern budget routers let alone premium Wi-Fi routers.<\/p>\n<p>For lots of people buying a mesh router system like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Introducing-eero-mesh-WiFi-system-3-pack-\/dp\/B07WMLPSRL\/ref=sr_1_8?crid=BXUD1NBW87WY&amp;keywords=mesh+system&amp;qid=1650478851&amp;sprefix=mesh+system%2Caps%2C103&amp;sr=8-8&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">Eero<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=798990&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fnest-wifi-mesh-router-ac2200-and-2-points-with-google-assistant-3-pack-snow%2F6382518.p%3FskuId%3D6382518\">Nest Wi-Fi<\/a> erases all their router woes\u2014weak signal, poor coverage, devices overburdening the router, etc.\u2014all in one swoop.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Move_Your_Router\"><\/span>Move Your Router<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hands down one of the simplest ways to improve your Wi-Fi coverage and signal strength is to move your router as most people have their routers in suboptimal locations.<\/p>\n<p>Why is moving the router so effective? Think of your router like a light bulb. The Wi-Fi radio signal radiates out from it just like visible light radiates out from a lamp (the radio topography of Wi-Fi signals is a bit more complex than that, but you get the idea).<\/p>\n<p>If you were trying to read a book on the couch in the center of your living room you wouldn\u2019t put the lamp in the farthest corner of the room because the light wouldn\u2019t be where you wanted it.<\/p>\n<p>By the same measure, if you want a strong Wi-Fi signal while playing around on your phone on the very same couch, it doesn\u2019t make sense to put your Wi-Fi router in the farthest corner of the basement on the opposite side of the house.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, your Wi-Fi router should be placed in a location that is central to the activity and devices in your home and not placed based just on where the cable or fiber line enters your home.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switch_Devices_Over_to_Ethernet\"><\/span>Switch Devices Over to Ethernet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-799343 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WiFiSignal2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A person working at a desk with multiple devices plugged into a Wi-Fi router.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wifi-router-mounted-on-edge-table-1950713929\" data-credittext=\"PromKaz\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wifi-router-mounted-on-edge-table-1950713929\">PromKaz\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is perhaps one of the most overlooked tips because when people are troubleshooting their Wi-Fi they aren\u2019t thinking about things other than wireless connections.<\/p>\n<p>But one of the simpler ways to deal with Wi-Fi device congestion is to look for devices you can take off the Wi-Fi network and switch over to Ethernet instead.<\/p>\n<p>We understand that not everyone has a house wired for Ethernet and in many cases, Wi-Fi is the only way to get some devices\u2014like an Xbox or smart TV in a second-story bedroom\u2014online.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, however, we\u2019ve been in plenty of homes where the modem and Wi-Fi router are in the living room or home office and there are lots of Ethernet-cable devices right there (like a desktop PC, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> console, or TV) that are using Wi-Fi instead of Ethernet.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a stationary device like a computer or TV that can easily be hooked up to the network via Ethernet there\u2019s no downside to doing so. You\u2019ll free up space for other Wi-Fi devices, and enjoy a faster connection with a better ping time.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_Unnecessary_Devices\"><\/span>Remove Unnecessary Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Switching devices over to Ethernet where available is a good start in getting devices off your Wi-Fi network. You should follow that up by kicking devices off that no longer need to be on your home network.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you find that you never use your smart TV\u2019s smart functions because you have a Roku or Chromecast plugged into it, why have it on the network? The same goes in reverse. If you don\u2019t use your Chromecast anymore because you like the convenience of using your TV remote with the TV\u2019s smart interface, then unplug the Chromecast to drop it off the network.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for anything that you added to your Wi-Fi network but doesn\u2019t actually need to be on your Wi-Fi network. For example, I have a sous vide cooker that has internet connectivity via Wi-Fi. I set it up when I got the device years ago but I don\u2019t actually use the internet features. That\u2019s a prime candidate for getting booted off the network.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Your_Firmware\"><\/span>Update Your Firmware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Router firmware updates are important for two big reasons. First, and far more important than getting a strong Wi-Fi signal, keeping your router updated ensures that you\u2019re running the most secure firmware available for your particular model. That\u2019s important enough that we advise you to dispose of your old router and upgrade if it is no longer getting security updates.<\/p>\n<p>Updating your firmware isn\u2019t just about security though. A firmware update can also squash bugs and improve performance. A bug fix that ensures your older router plays nice with your new phone can make it feel like you got a whole new router.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Your_Wi-Fi_Channels\"><\/span>Change Your Wi-Fi Channels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-799336 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WiFiSignal1.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" data-credittext=\"Jason Fitzpatrick\/Ubiquiti\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Jason Fitzpatrick\/Ubiquiti<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wi-Fi routers communicate in a portion of the radio spectrum. When you purchase a dual-band router, for example, you\u2019re purchasing a router that can communication in the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band. Those bands are further divided into channels.<\/p>\n<p>These channels are not unlike the individual channels on walkie-talkies. If everybody at a construction site is communicating on Channel 9 and everybody at the construction site right across the street is also communicating on Channel 9 it impeded communication for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>When multiple Wi-Fi routers are trying to use the same channels in close proximity, such as your router and your neighbor\u2019s router right through a thin apartment wall, the same thing happens and it degrades the Wi-Fi experience for the clients on both Wi-Fi routers.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, fiddling with your channel allocation was a bigger deal than it is now. When all routers were 2.4 GHz the range and the channel \u201cwidth\u201d and resulting overlap often required you to adjust which channel your router used just to get a stable connection (Channels 1, 6, and 11 are the only non-overlapping ones). The channels in the 5GHz band don\u2019t overlap\u2014so while you may find a situation where you need to manually adjust them, it\u2019s not as common.<\/p>\n<p>Further, most routers will automatically adjust the channel for you if congestion is detected. The vast majority of the time this is sufficient to avoid problems.<\/p>\n<p>Although it\u2019s worth noting in rare cases, especially with a high density of Wi-Fi routers in a small area like an apartment complex, the auto-change feature can cause more problems than it solves as it can be too aggressive in switching channels to optimize the connection. In such cases, it\u2019s worth turning off the feature and manually setting the channel.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, it\u2019s still worth investigating if you suspect band\/channel congestion is the source of your problem. Then you can rule it out by finding the best channel for your router to use.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_an_Extender_for_Dead_Spots\"><\/span>Consider an Extender for Dead Spots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, Wi-Fi extenders are largely a bandaid on Wi-Fi problems. For the most part, they\u2019re a poor substitute for just using a better stand-alone router or mesh system.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to avoid relocating your router to a better spot in the house and attempt to fix coverage issues by putting a budget-grade Wi-Fi extender like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-AC750-WiFi-Range-Extender\/dp\/B07N1WW638?tag=hotoge-20\">TP-Link AC750<\/a> in the middle of your house, you\u2019re likely going to have a bad experience. It\u2019s just not powerful enough to repeat your entire Wi-Fi connection over half a home in a satisfactory way.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you just want to get a stronger signal to a particular area that has a dead spot it\u2019s a serviceable solution. Let\u2019s say, for example, your Wi-Fi coverage inside your home is pretty good but when you sit out on your patio your Wi-Fi connection constantly drops. Putting a repeater in the room adjacent to the patio (especially if it has a line of sight to where you sit outside) will likely provide just enough coverage to spare you upgrading the whole router.<\/p>\n<p>That said, once you get past the budget Wi-Fi extenders the price rises dramatically. By the time you get into premium extenders like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Range-Extender-EAX80\/dp\/B07T89YZWD?tag=hotoge-20\">Netgear Nighthawk EAX80<\/a> ($200 as of April 2022) you might as well just overhaul your entire setup. You can get <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-eero-6-3-pack\/dp\/B085WSCTS4\/?tag=hotoge-20\">a Wi-Fi 6 three-node Eero system<\/a> for the same price.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upgrade_to_High_Gain_Antennas\"><\/span>Upgrade to High Gain Antennas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-799422 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WiFiSignal4.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A person attaching an antenna to a Wi-Fi router.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/man-connecting-antenna-wifi-router-ethernet-691858822\" data-credittext=\"Proxima Studio\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/man-connecting-antenna-wifi-router-ethernet-691858822\">Proxima Studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Not all routers have detachable antennas but those that do typically use a standard attachment known as RP-SMA (which stands for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SMA_connector#Reverse_polarity\">Reverse Polarity SubMiniature version A<\/a>, if you\u2019re curious).<\/p>\n<p>An increase in radio signal strength using an antenna is measured in dBi (decibel isotropic). Without turning this into a mini lecture on radio engineering, it suffices to say that giving your Wi-Fi router a little boost in the dBi department is beneficial.<\/p>\n<p>If the antennas on your router are low-gain antennas (3-5 dBi) and they\u2019re detachable, it\u2019s worth looking to replace them with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Booster-Directional-Antenna-Compact-Wireless\/dp\/B07WQN4KJM\/?tag=hotoge-20\">high-gain antennas<\/a> (8-10 dBi). It\u2019s a pretty cheap fix at around $15-25 for a set.<\/p>\n<p>If one of the Wi-Fi issues you\u2019re having is poor connectivity to a desktop PC, the same RP-SMA connector is used on motherboard connections and PCI-E Wi-Fi expansion cards too. So you might consider getting <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eightwood-Antenna-Connector-Magnetic-Wireless\/dp\/B07JVDNDCR\/r?tag=hotoge-20\">a new detachable antenna with a cord<\/a> that allows you to move the antenna to an optimal location near the PC.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Hopefully some of the cheap and easy tips like moving your router or plugging a few things, like your smart TV and Xbox, into it via Ethernet solve your Wi-Fi woes.<\/p>\n<p>But if they don\u2019t we really can\u2019t emphasize our first piece of advice, upgrading your router, enough. We\u2019ve been at this a long time and there\u2019s never been a time hacking our router\u2019s firmware, swapping antennas, or otherwise bandaging over deficiencies in our setup has held a candle to just buying better hardware.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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