How Can I Improve the WiFi Signal Strength in My Office?

What Makes Office WiFi Slow?

Before jumping into the solutions for improving your office WiFi, it’s important to understand the routes and causes of slow or strained connections.

Outdated and Old Equipment

This is the first port of call—routers and access points that are more than a few years old can struggle to support today’s broadband speeds.

Router Placement and Interference

The location of your router can be a highly important factor for its signal strength. If it’s hidden behind thick walls, or tucked away in a cabinet or drawer, its signal may be blocked. Microwaves and other WiFi networks are other factors to consider which may interfere with the signal.

High Device Load

If your business has a high usage demand, it may be straining the WiFi connection with too many connected devices.

How to Improve Office WiFi Signal

Let’s explore the most effective ways to help improve your office WiFi connection, even in rural areas:

Reposition Your Router

Ensure that your router isn’t kept in a cabinet, cupboard or drawer, as well as ideally placing it at head height and away from thick walls, metal surfaces or microwaves.

Limit Bandwidth-Hogging Apps

Constantly using streaming services, video conferencing or sending and receiving large file transfers can slow down the network for everyone. Business routers often come with Quality of Service (QoS) settings, which allow you to prioritise important traffic and keep performance steady. Try our Business Broadband Health Checker to see if your broadband service in Devon or Cornwall could be optimised.

Secure Your Network

If your network is unsecured, it can be accessed by unwanted users, compromising both security and your bandwidth. Make sure your WiFi is password-protected with WPA3 encryption, and limit access to known devices.

Upgrade Your Equipment

If you’re still using a standard consumer router or older business equipment, it might be time for a change. Business-grade routers and WiFi access points are designed to handle more devices, more traffic, and deliver stronger, more consistent coverage.

Contact Wildanet

If you’re an existing customer and have been facing issues, try our tips initially and see if they make a difference, or get in touch with our helpful team.

If you’re not currently with Wildanet, take a look at our Small & Medium Business Solutions, or view our range of case studies from thriving Devon and Cornwall businesses to see how our top-tier broadband services can keep you more connected.

Is Your Broadband Holding Your Office WiFi Speed Back?

At Wildanet, we provide Full Fibre business broadband designed to meet the needs of modern offices, even in rural or hard-to-reach areas all across the South West, right from Bideford down to St Just and everywhere in between.

Our ultra-fast Full Fibre network delivers symmetrical speeds (identical upload and download), low latency, and the reliability your business deserves.

If you're unsure whether your broadband is the problem, try our Business Broadband Health Check tool. It’ll help you assess your current setup and see whether you’re getting the performance you need—or if it’s time for an upgrade.

Ready to supercharge your connectivity today? Try our postcode checker to see if Full Fibre is available in your area, or speak to one of our experts about finding the right solution for your office. Stay connected with Wildanet.