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How to Fix Weak Wi-Fi at Home and Get Full Coverage in Every Room


If you’re searching for ways to fix weak Wi-Fi at home, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common issues we help people with—especially in North Vancouver homes where Wi-Fi struggles to reach upstairs, basements, or backyard offices.

You shouldn't have to stand in one corner of your house to get a decent signal. And you definitely shouldn't have to restart your router every day just to check your email.

Good news: this problem is fixable—without the headaches.


Why Your Wi-Fi Doesn’t Reach Every Room

There are a few common reasons Wi-Fi signal doesn't travel well throughout your home:

  • Poor router placement – Tucked away in a corner or hidden behind furniture? That cuts your signal range.

  • Large or multi-level homes – A single router often can’t reach every floor or far corner.

  • Thick walls and floors – Concrete, brick, and even insulation can block Wi-Fi.

  • Old equipment – Older routers may not support modern speeds or device loads.


Quick Fixes You Can Try

Before calling anyone, try these steps to improve your Wi-Fi:

  • Move your router to a central and open location—off the floor and away from walls

  • Use 5GHz Wi-Fi for faster, short-range connections and 2.4GHz for longer-range stability

  • Disconnect unused devices

  • Restart your router (yes, the classic trick sometimes works)

If these don’t work, it’s time for a proper solution. That’s where we come in.


How We Fix Weak Wi-Fi at Home — Step by Step

At I Know a Tech Guy, we specialize in helping people fix weak Wi-Fi at home with a clear process that actually works. Here’s how we do it:

1. On-Site Wi-Fi Audit

We come to your home and test signal strength in every room. This helps us spot exactly where the dead zones are and why they’re happening.

2. Router Placement Optimization

We move or elevate your router to maximize coverage and reduce interference. Sometimes, just changing placement makes a big difference.

3. Mesh Wi-Fi or Extender Setup

For larger homes or trickier layouts, we install a mesh Wi-Fi system or smart extender to give you full, seamless coverage without switching networks as you move.

4. Smart Device Setup

We reconnect your smart cameras, doorbells, speakers, and other devices so they’re back online and working smoothly.


Why Our Customers Trust Us

  • Local help in North Vancouver — no call centers, no confusing setup guides

  • Free 30-minute consultation by phone or in person

  • Friendly, honest tech help — no pressure, no jargon


We’re not a big-box service. We’re your local go-to when you need real help getting your tech working right.


Ready to Fix Your Wi-Fi? Let’s Talk

Weak Wi-Fi doesn’t fix itself. If you’re frustrated with buffering videos, glitchy smart devices, or dead zones in your home, we can help.



Call or text 416-270-1917

Or book your free consult online at iknowatechguy.com

Let’s get your whole home connected—reliably.



 
 
 

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