Tag Archives: Network Performance

How to Choose the Best Router Channel for Your Home

Router channel selection

Modern home networks split Wi‑Fi into multiple paths, and the choice you make can affect speed and reliability. This guide helps you understand what those paths do, why crowded airwaves slow things down, and how simple tweaks in your settings can improve everyday performance. You’ll learn the basics: common bands, how widths (like 20 MHz …

Packet Loss: What Causes It and How to Fix It

Packet loss troubleshooting

We’ll explain what packet loss is, why it hurts your network and devices right now, and how to prioritize fixes that actually improve network performance and throughput without guesswork. When packets of data fail to reach their destination between a router and a device, applications slow and users notice delays. Longer routes and complex networks …