We all need sooner broadband speeds however it appears a easy error, that is extremely straightforward to make, may very well be slowing issues down with out you realising. Virgin Media has simply issued some important Wi-Fi recommendation that is positively value following if you need higher and extra dependable downloads.

Your router is essential to holding your property on-line and totally related. Most of us know that placing it within the improper place or popping it inside a cabinet are sure-fire methods to scale back speeds all the way down to a snail's tempo however there's one other factor to test as nicely.

Virgin says it is vital to verify your router is upright and hasn't topped over. So why does this matter and why do you have to test your router is not mendacity on its facet?

Firstly, in case your Wi-Fi system is not standing up a few of the alerts that it pumps out up will go straight into the carpet which implies issues are being wasted.

Not holding issues upright may also imply air would not circulate by the system correctly - this could find yourself inflicting the router to overheat and that may then have an effect on efficiency.

"Keep your router upright with the front lights facing into the room to ensure the WiFi antennas inside the router are in the most efficient orientation and less of your WiFi signal is wasted. Having the router upright will also ensure optimal air flow through the Hub and help avoid overheating," Virgin confirmed in a message seen by Express.co.uk.

Of course, together with checking your router's place there are many different issues you are able to do to verify your broadband stays on top of things.

Hitting the facility button as soon as a month can clear any points which will have constructed up over time. Yes, turning it off, leaving it for a minute and switching issues again on actually can clear up every kind of glitches.

It's additionally a good suggestion to maintain that flashing black field away from issues reminiscent of mirrors, fish tanks and different electrical units as these can all sluggish issues down.

Ktchens are additionally Wi-Fi's worse enemy and it is a actually unhealthy thought to have your router on this a part of your property.

"It’s not just electronics that interfere with your WiFi signal: metal can also wreak havoc with your connection. Kitchens are often home to heavy-duty metal appliances (think ovens, fridges and washing machines), as well as signal-emitting electronics like microwaves, making them a particularly inhospitable environment for your router," Virgin Media added.

If your Wi-Fi is not reaching each nook of your property it is a good suggestion to put money into a mesh-style community as it will assist enhance issues and preserve each system related to the net regardless of the place it is getting used.

Virgin affords is personal boosters for a month-to-month charge however store round as there are many the market that every one provide the identical performance.