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3. Reboot
Electronic equipment and software can sometimes
run into problems, like “freezing” or “hanging” -
rebooting allows your equipment to perform diagnostic
checks and forces it to reset and restart, often fixing
the problem. Simply switch off your PC and RG for
30-60 seconds and switch them back on again.
4. Position your RG (or wireless access point) in a
central location
Where possible, try to place your wireless router in
a central location in your home, free from obstacles.
If your wireless router is set against a wall of your
home, the signal will be compromised due to
obstruction. Otherwise, you can also try to move your
device closer to the RG.
5. Move the RG off the floor and away from walls and
metal objects (such as metal file cabinets)
Metal, walls, and floors will interfere with your
router’s wireless signals. The closer your router is
to these obstacles, the greater the interference, and
the weaker your connection will be.
6. Reduce wireless interference
If you have DECT phones or other wireless
electronics/devices in your home, your computer
might not be able to “hear” your router over the “noise”
from the other wireless devices. To reduce this “noise”,
avoid wireless electronics that use the 2.4GHz
frequency. Instead, look for DECT phones that use
the 5.8GHz or 900MHz frequencies.