IT EXPERT EXPLAINS: Why Your WiFi Sucks

Slow home WiFi, dead spots, and constant buffering usually come down to a handful of fixable problems. So in this guide I walk you through everything from free fixes like router placement and switching WiFi channels, all the way to proper upgrades like mesh WiFi systems, WiFi 6/7 access points, and hardwired ethernet. You'll learn how to run a WiFi survey, tell the difference between WiFi speed and internet speed, pick the right 2.4GHz vs 5GHz band, and finally get fast, reliable coverage in every room of your house. 👉 UGREEN MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 15W ▸ UK: https://amzn.to/3Rflixh ▸ US: https://amzn.to/4veSO4J 👉 UGREEN Nexode Air 65W Charger ▸ UK: https://amzn.to/4y1H9Ja ▸ US: https://amzn.to/4oXbIvo 👉 UGREEN Official: https://shop.uk.ugreen.com/Hge5ix ↘️ FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO ▸ App: https://geni.us/WiFiMan ▸ WiFiman Wizard: https://geni.us/wm-w ▸ WiFi 7 AP: https://geni.us/u7-pro-xg ⚙️ Go behind-the-scenes with my free newsletter! https://www.experimentsinprogress.com ⚡️ 🍿 Related Videos ▸ https://youtu.be/6LmLcG1Defk▸ https://youtu.be/2NObvKCS3Zo 00:00 Intro 01:09 How to Run a WiFi Survey 05:49 Fixing Channel Congestion 06:54 Sponsor 07:59 WiFi Speed vs Internet Speed 09:11 2.4GHz vs 5GHz vs 6GHz Explained 10:21 What's Secretly Draining Your Bandwidth 11:20 Router Placement 12:22 Powerline Adapters 13:42 Mesh Wi-Fi Systems Explained 14:48 Wi-Fi 5 vs 6 vs 6E vs 7 17:34 Wired Access Points 19:06 Speed Troubleshooting 21:02 Check Your Cables & Switches 22:12 The Wired vs Wireless Test 23:18 Final Thoughts Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Some links in the descriptions are affiliate links that if you click on, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you.