There will definitely be at least one internet -connected device under the Christmas tree this year, and the last thing anyone wants is slow speeds .
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Luckily, Virgin Media O2 is letting people know about a trick that can prove to be a surprisingly useful tool.
Our Wi-Fi router has to deal with a multitude of devices these days, including mobile phones, consoles, smart TVs, and more. And there are other Wi-Fi routers from neighbors that can also cause interference.
To avoid a congestion on Christmas Day, there is a very simple trick you can try. The solution to the problem is to simply turn off the power switch and then turn it back on.
Yes, it may sound like old school IT advice , but according to Virgin Media it really works.
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“Wi-Fi modems remain static on a single channel setting, which can experience congestion,” the company explains.
“If another nearby device also uses one of the same channels (for example, your neighbor's wireless router), the two devices may compete for airtime.“
Μπορείτε να το επιλύσετε αυτό περιστρέφοντας το Hub σας απενεργοποιώντας το και ξαναενεργοποιώντας το. Όταν επανεκκινείτε, ο τρόπος αλλαγής καναλιού του Hub ενεργοποιείται αμέσως. Θα επιλέξει αυτόματα τον καλύτερο κανάλι για να λειτουργήσει.
Virgin Media O2 has also warned all internet users about certain Christmas decorations that can disrupt the signal
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First, do not place your lights too close to your router. Also do not decorate your router with gold ribbons – besides being a potential fire hazard, the reflection of the shiny material can distort the signal.
Source: The Sun
