For the longest time ever, I was getting a spotty internet service at home, and I was too lazy to do anything about it.

However, one day (when I had finally had enough), I decided that I would get rid of this issue once and for all. That is when I began looking for ways to get rid of Wi-Fi dead zones (areas that don’t get internet signals) in my home, and I’m glad to tell you that my search was fruitful.

Choosing a reliable ISP (Internet Service Provider) is the first aspect that ensures seamless connectivity. From my research, I found out that Xfinity internet is a great internet service to go for since it gives you access to xFi Complete, which makes sure that you don’t have any dead zones in your home.

In fact, if you take a look at Comcast internet packages, you’ll see that they’re very budget-friendly too. So that means that you get internet coverage all over your home and you don’t have to break your bank for it. Other than that, there are some foolproof ways that you can use to eliminate the internet dead zones in your home.

Keep reading ahead to find out more.

Reposition Your Router

As basic as it sounds, it’s actually one of the most effective methods to get rid of internet dead zones in your home. It might be likely that you’ve placed your router in a place that may be in a corner or surrounded by interference. This hinders your internet signals, resulting in a spotty internet performance.

To mitigate this, all you have to do is change the position of your router to a more central position in your home. Not only that, but also try elevating your router a bit and keep it away from cement walls and electronic devices that cause interference, such as cordless phones and microwaves.

Update Your Router’s Firmware

Your router may be acting up because it’s running on an older firmware and needs updating, which is why it’s important to keep your router’s firmware updated.

The process is actually pretty simple. All you have to do is head to your router’s portal, usually mentioned on a sticker under your router, enter the IP address in your browser, and log in using the details mentioned under your router.

Once you make your way into the portal, you’ll see a plethora of settings that you can change here, such as your frequency bands (I’ll get to that in the section ahead) and also your router’s firmware settings.

Click on the option for new updates, and if there are any, just download and install them. You’ll see a positive difference in the way your router performs, and you might see a slightly better internet performance as well.

Change Your Router’s Frequency Bands

This is yet another setting that you can tweak from your router’s portal, depending on whether you want more internet speed or a greater signal range. Since you have internet dead zones in your home, it will be a wiser idea for you to switch to the 2.4 GHz band, since it gives you more signal strength, but compromises a bit on the internet speed (but not too much to impact everyday usage). The 2.4 GHz band works best for relatively larger homes.

However, if you live in a smaller space and want more internet speed, then you can switch to the 5 GHz band instead, as it gives you greater internet speed but a shorter internet signal range.

If you have a dual-band router, then you can run both of the bands at the same time, giving you faster internet if you’re close by (just connect to the Wi-Fi name that has 5 GHz next to it), and if you are at a greater distance, then connect to the 2.4 GHz band in the same way.

Use a Wi-Fi Extender

If you don’t wish to make tweaks to your router for whatever reason, then you can always consider installing a Wi-Fi extender in your home. As the name states, an extender increases the signal range of your main router at home. An extender looks like a router itself, and you are free to place it wherever you want, as long as it receives signals from your main router.

While an extender also works wirelessly, I recommend that you connect your extender to the main router through a long Ethernet cable. This way, your extender will give you peak performance, since no signals will be dissipated by the main router, and the internet data will travel directly from the main router to your extender.

Use a Mesh Network

If you feel like just an extender isn’t going to cut it, then you can install a mesh network in your home, especially if it’s a large house.

The mesh network consists of small nodes that you can place at any power socket in your home. Once turned on, the nodes relay the internet signals from your main router to nearly everywhere in your home.

A mesh network is the most effective way of getting rid of internet dead zones in your home. Though it might be a bit expensive, you can ensure that you have super-strong internet signals throughout your home.

If you don’t have the budget for a mesh network, I recommend that you use the steps that I’ve mentioned at the start, since not only are they cost-effective, but they will definitely get the job done.