This page collects all our WiFi guides in one place, grouped by topic. If you’re just starting to plan your home network, start with “Planning WiFi”. If you already have WiFi and something isn’t working right, check “Fixing & Diagnosing”.
Planning WiFi
Where to place a router or Mesh before you set anything up — for flats, multi-storey homes, and new builds.
WiFi at Home – The Complete Guide
How do you get reliable WiFi throughout your home? Learn where to place your router, when to use mesh, how to improve coverage...
How to plan WiFi at home?
Planning WiFi during construction or renovation costs one extra outlet. Fixing coverage in a finished home costs a lot more.
How to plan WiFi in a multi-storey home?
The slab between floors acts like an extra, solid wall — which is why a multi-storey home rarely gets by on a single, poorly...
Where's the best place for a WiFi router?
A few simple rules of signal physics let you avoid most dead zones — before you even reach for an extender.
Where should you place your WiFi router? 7 rules for better coverage
7 concrete rules to help you pick the best spot for your router at home — without guessing or moving the hardware around all day.
Where Should You Place Your WiFi Router?
Where should you put your WiFi router? Learn how to choose the best location and how walls, floors, furniture and metal affect...
Where to place a mesh router?
A mesh system only fixes coverage when its node stands in the right spot — a poorly placed one can genuinely slow the network...
How many mesh nodes does your home need?
One, two or three mesh nodes? See what really determines how many you need for solid WiFi coverage — not just square metres.
WiFi through concrete, brick and floors: how to plan coverage
Concrete, brick and floor slabs weaken WiFi very differently to a light partition. Here's how to plan coverage around building...
Router in a Cabinet, Behind the TV or on a Shelf — Where Should It Go?
Closed cabinet, TV nook or open shelf — see how each of these common router spots actually affects your WiFi coverage at home.
Router Behind the TV — Is It Bad for WiFi?
Tucking the router behind the TV is one of the most common living-room habits. Here's whether it really hurts WiFi and where to...
Fixing & Diagnosing
Weak coverage, slow WiFi in one room, the wrong band — how to find and fix the actual cause.
How to improve WiFi coverage at home?
Before you buy a new router or another extender, check these seven things first — some of them cost nothing.
How to Check WiFi Coverage at Home? Test WiFi in Every Room
Good WiFi should work where you actually use it — not only next to the router. If one room has fast internet while another has...
Why Is My WiFi Weak? 10 Common Causes and Solutions
Weak WiFi does not automatically mean that you need a new router. The problem can be caused by router placement, walls and...
Why Is WiFi Slow Even When You Have Fast Internet?
Fast fibre but slow WiFi on your phone or laptop? Here's what actually limits home WiFi speed and how to find the real bottleneck.
Why Doesn’t WiFi Reach One Room?
Great signal in the living room but almost none in the bedroom? Here are the most common causes of a single dead zone — and how...
5 Things That Weaken WiFi the Most at Home
Thick walls, poor placement, too many obstacles, interference or a badly placed mesh node — 5 things that quietly ruin home WiFi.
2.4 GHz or 5 GHz? Which WiFi band should you use at home?
2.4 GHz or 5 GHz? See how the two WiFi bands really differ in range and speed, and when it's worth using both at home on purpose.
How to Optimize Your Wi‑Fi Channel
Living in an apartment building often means sharing the radio environment with dozens of nearby routers.
Security & Gaming
Whether your network is secure and whether your WiFi can handle online gaming without lag.
Wi-Fi Security: How Secure Is Your Home Network?
A strong Wi-Fi password is only one part of the story. See what else determines your network's security — and how Perfect WiFi...
Why Good Wi-Fi Is Not Enough for Online Gaming
A strong Wi-Fi signal does not automatically mean smooth online gaming. You can be close to your router and still experience...
How to Check in 10 Seconds Whether Your Internet Is Good for Gaming
A high download speed does not automatically mean a good gaming connection. Real-time games also depend on latency, stability...
Ping vs Jitter: What Actually Causes Online Gaming Problems?
When a game lags, players often blame ping. But ping is only one part of the connection.
Data & Tools
Data, comparisons with other apps, and tools that help you assess your situation without reading a whole article.
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Perfect WiFi vs WiFiman vs WiFi Analyzer — Which One to Choose?
These aren't direct competitors — they're three different tools for three different jobs. See which one matches what you...
Powerline vs Mesh vs Extender
A third option beyond mesh and extenders, using your electrical wiring.
Does Weak WiFi Cause Disconnects?
Learn how to tell a signal problem from a device or network issue.
How Far Does WiFi Reach?
Router boxes promise 45 metres. See the realistic range for your walls.
What Does dBm Mean in WiFi?
See exactly what a good, fair, or weak WiFi signal looks like, in one chart.
WiFi Glossary
Short, plain-language explanations of the terms that come up when planning and checking WiFi at home — from RSSI to beamforming.
WiFi Dead Zone Risk Calculator
Five quick questions about your home. A result and concrete pointers in under a minute.