Whether in your home or business, we now have multiple devices connected to our internet at any given time. From mobile devices, TVs and games consoles in the home to PCs, telephones and printers in the workplace.
This can cause a strain on your network if you do not have the right solution in place to handle it.
In businesses where the WiFi needs to cover a large area or multiple rooms, the best solution is multiple access points. Access points create a local area network, they are connected to your network via an ethernet cable and project WiFi signal to different areas.
Here at the WiFi Specialist our team of experts will be able to carry out a site survey. We can ascertain the best positioning for your access points so that all your building has a strong connection but also preventing interference that can occur if access points are placed too close together.
Depending on the size of your business, installing multiple access points to your network will help with a lack of internet connection and distributing your network load.
If you are finding black spots around your office space, or that one office has better internet service than the rest of the building, multiple access points will provide a more robust connection throughout. The placement of access points is key. We can use our WiFi heatmap tools to show you a visual representation of your WiFi coverage and eliminate any dead spots or interference.
Our team of specialists can carry out a detailed site survey to ensure you receive the highest quality network solution. This survey will include coverage and performance reviews to ensure you have your access points in the best locations to cover the widest area and limit signal interference.
Network issues can arise if too many devices are connected to one single access point, which results in overloading when using a single router. The router then tries to balance out the bandwidth across the devices which can limit speeds. With multiple access points, the hardware distributes the load evenly to improve the speeds and connections.
The WiFi Specialist can help set up your solution with device limits to each access point to ensure the network is running reliably for all clients connected.
Access points can also be set up for roaming so that your connection stays with you as you move from room to room connecting to the nearest access point seamlessly and preventing connection drop outs as you move around from room to room.
Depending on your internet set up and your requirements you can set up multiple SSIDs for the same network through your access points. This allows for guest WiFi and also for a separate network for employees’ personal devices. This is a useful tool if you are happy to provide WiFi for your employees as it creates a security layer for your network and prohibits large personal downloads affecting bandwidth speed. As with guest WiFi you are able to limit what a user can do on certain SSIDs to protect your primary network.
Here at the WiFi specialists, we will carry out a detailed site survey and create a bespoke network solution depending on your business needs. We will look at the building itself, the number of employees and devices, and investigate network hot spots or blackout zones. Reviewing capacity requirements and bottlenecks.
So, if you are looking to upgrade your networking solution, or planning a move to new premises, our team of specialist are on hand to help.
Mesh WiFi is created by placing hubs throughout your home or office space. They can share traffic between them and are especially practical in larger houses or office spaces that need internet access throughout.
Mesh WiFi uses the same network, so use the same SSID and password for access. You do not need to install an ethernet wire, but the hubs will need to be plugged into a power source to work.
Mesh WiFi is not the most reliable or robust solution for your network, they are cheap and easy to install but this will often result in very minor improvements to any internet issues you may be facing, and you may find yourself looking for a replacement solution sooner rather than later.
We would always recommend a bespoke WiFi solution, designed by one of our experienced engineers. They will discuss with you in detail your network requirements and outline your best options to ensure a reliable and strong connection.
Contact the WiFi Specialist team to discuss your WiFi options
Does connecting multiple devices cause slow WiFi?
In a home environment, you probably won’t notice an issue with speeds with multiple devices. A home router and standard broadband connection is usually enough to handle what is required from your home WiFi, however standard broadband does have its limitations and so if you have multiple downloads happening at the same time you may find a reduction in your speeds. If you are having speed issues contact our team and we will be happy to discuss your options with you.
Will having more than one router cause issues?
Having more than one router in a small space can cause interference issues. It can cause dropouts and slow speeds. A site survey from the WiFi Specialist will ensure that your routers are positioned correctly to ensure this does not happen.
Is there a limit to how many devices can connect to a single router?
Yes there are limits to how many devices can connect to a single router but this is usually quite a large number for both home and business networks. When you have multiple access points you can set your own device limit on each point to negate any speed issues.
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