Guide Overview: Experiencing buffering, lag, or dropped wireless connections? Follow these step-by-step troubleshooting instructions to boost your Wi-Fi speeds immediately.
Step 1: Perform a Proper Router Power Cycle
Step 1.1: Unplug Power Cord
Unplug the power adapter from the back of your Wi-Fi router and modem.
Step 1.2: Wait 60 Seconds
Wait a full 60 seconds to allow internal capacitors to drain completely before plugging power back in.
Step 2: Switch to 5GHz or 6GHz Wi-Fi Band
The standard 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band suffers from heavy signal congestion caused by microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, and neighbor networks. Switch your device to the 5GHz SSID for double the speed.
