With many people working from home for at least a few days each week, you might need strong Wi-Fi to keep up with your job.
Streaming TV shows or films will also need a strong connection to avoid buffering.
While you might be thinking you need to pay more for better Wi-Fi, there are some ways you can improve your connection before going out to spend more money.
Here is where you should put your Wi-Fi router to get the best connection.
Where should I put my Wi-Fi router to get the best connection?
Ofcom has some advice on where you should avoid putting your Wi-Fi router so you can make the best of it.
It said: "Where your router is placed can affect your wifi.
"Wifi signals weaken as they pass through objects and some materials block the signal more than others.
"For example, it is usually more difficult to get wifi throughout a house with brick internal walls than one with hollow walls."
You should avoid putting your router near radiators and fish tanks, as water, metal, and glass can all block the connection.
The router should be placed in a central area and off the floor, and if it has more than one aerial point, you should point them in different directions, as this will help maximise your coverage.
Ofcom recommends putting it on a shelf, so the signal is not lost by being sent outside or into the ground.
The router’s signal can also be disrupted by electrical devices, so you should avoid putting it near items like microwave ovens, baby monitors, fairy lights, and cordless phones.
Ofcom added: "There are many ways to improve your home wifi but no matter how good it is, your wifi connection will never outperform your broadband service.
"If your wireless connection is slow or you have problems when many people connect at the same time, it could be your broadband service that’s the problem.
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"Upgrading to a faster broadband service might fix this."
If you have an older model of router or if it disconnects regularly, it might be worth speaking to your broadband provider to see if they can send you a newer version.
Where do you have your Wi-Fi router placed and does it help your signal? Let us know in the comments.
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