I’m a Wi-Fi expert and there’s a trick everyone must try to speed up your connection right now

A LITTLE-KNOWN Wi-Fi trick can help boost gadgets’ connection when they’re too far away from the router, a YouTuber has revealed.

Linus Sebastian, part of @techquickie on YouTube, recommended a frequency switch that can boost your connection once and for all.

YouTube / @techquickieThe 5GHz band is what devices will automatically link up to, because it travels as a faster speed[/caption]

Your Wi-Fi router will emit two frequencies of connection: 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

The 5GHz Wi-Fi band is what devices will automatically link up to, because it travels as a faster speed.

Fast speeds equal faster internet, right?

Well, because of the nature of the faster frequency, it simply doesn’t travel as far.

Whereas the 2.4GHz band has a much further range, despite being a slower connection.

“And it has an extra bonus of being able to penetrate through walls more easily,” Sebastian explained.

This means it can help hit hard-to-reach gadgets in far flung corners of the house.

The Wi-Fi expert has suggested households make the switch to the 2.4GHz band instead, in a bid to quell so-called Wi-Fi ‘dark spots’ at home.

But only for devices that don’t require stronger speeds, such as your laptop or smart TV.

“Try 2.4GHz on your phone whenever you’re just browsing the web or catching up on your messages,” he added.

“Or, on your gadgets that don’t need a bunch of extra speed, like fitness trackers, surveillance cameras or app-controlled Christmas lights.”

For gadgets that are closer to your router – or even in the same room – you can use the 5GHz for a speedy network.

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