Before You Move In: The Smart Homeowner’s Checklist for Fast, Reliable Wi-Fi

A move creates the perfect opportunity to optimize your home network.And doing so is particularly important if you work remotely and/or rely on fast, reliable Wi-Fi to stream movies, play games, and use smart home devices.With a bit of knowledge, you can ensure your Wi-Fi is ready to go—before the moving trucks arrive and it’s time to unpack.“When all spaces are easily accessible, planning router placements, laying out Ethernet cables, locating access points, and positioning power outlets becomes a lot simpler. Plus, barriers like concrete walls and metal studs, which may impede Wi-Fi signals, are far more obvious,” says Jacob Kalvo, networking expert and co-founder and CEO of Live Proxies in Studio City, CA. 9 steps to set up fast, reliable Wi-Fi in your new homeFollow these steps to create a strong Wi-Fi network that can accommodate your household demands.1. Start with how you'll use each room First, think about where people in your household will work, relax, and spend time, as well as where you'll place TVs, home offices, gaming systems, security cameras, and other high-bandwidth or important connected devices. "Don't forget to consider outdoor areas where you'll want reliable ...