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Extending and Optimizing a Wi-Fi Network

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Learn how to identify and fix Wi-Fi issues in your home, shop, or small office. Find out how you can optimize your wireless network to get the most out of it.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Frustration-free Wi-Fi: From problem to solution
  • Who is this course for?
  • Identifying the problems with your existing Wi-Fi
1. Evaluating Connections to Your Network
  • Taking inventory with a network map
  • Understanding how devices connect
  • Setting devices to 2 Ghz and 5 Ghz Wi-Fi
  • Identifying weak links in your Wi-Fi network
2. Conducting an Active Site Survey
  • Using site survey software
  • Evaluating signal strength with a heat map
  • Using Wi-Fi Analyzer with an Android device
  • Using the Airport utility on an iPhone
  • Analyzing the results of the site survey
3. Optimizing Router Connections
  • Choosing router placement and antenna direction
  • Identifying interference with inSSIDer
  • Moving Wi-Fi devices to Ethernet
4. Extending the Signal
  • Deciding on a repeater or access point
  • Discussing mesh networks
  • Discussing MoCA and powerline adapters
Conclusion
  • Defining a successful Wi-Fi network

Taught by

Jess Stratton

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