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在这里找到您要的答案。
我们提供一站式服务为您申请Astro和Broadband。不必开车,排队和在销售柜台等候。 我们可以帮助您处理您的申请。
我们不收取额外费用。 无需提供信用卡信息。 费用与您在销售柜台申请的费用相同。
首先,您可以在线申请,我们将在工作时间内立即与您联系。 通过WhatsApp/电子邮件/传真发送您的身份证-IC(马来西亚公民)/ 护照(外国人)的复印件给我们。 收到所有资料后,我们将立即处理您的申请。
一旦收到您的完整资料,我们将在工作时间内立即处理您的申请。一旦您的申请获得批准,服务提供商的承包商将与您联系以进行安装预约。
ASTRO 和宽频收费同时在一张账单,享受更大的节省和无忧的账单支付。 在24个月的合约期内,您可以每月以折扣价享受 Astro 和宽频。
Astro 提供多种电视配套,包括娱乐、体育、电影和儿童配套。您可以选择符合您观看需求的配套,并在适用情况下添加额外的串流应用服务。
可以,您可以只订阅 Astro 电视配套而无需绑定宽频。不过,将 Astro 电视与光纤宽频绑定可享有更好的每月优惠,并且只需支付一张综合账单,更加方便。
对于小型家庭以及轻度上网和串流使用者,100Mbps 通常已足够。较大家庭、游戏玩家或重度串流用户则可选择 500Mbps 或 1Gbps 配套,以获得更流畅的多设备使用体验。
大多数 Astro 电视和光纤宽频配套都附带 24 个月合约期。如在合约期满前取消服务,可能会产生提前终止费用。
可以,您可在符合资格及覆盖范围的情况下随时升级电视配套或宽频速度。根据升级情况,可能需要重新计算合约期限。
您的每月账单将由 Astro 直接发出。您可通过电子邮件接收账单,或通过 Astro 账户在线查看。绑定配套用户将收到电视与宽频服务的综合账单。
付款方式包括网上银行、自动扣款、信用卡或 Astro 提供的其他认可付款渠道。我们的团队将在申请过程中为您提供协助。
如果您遇到任何服务中断问题,可联系 Astro 客户服务寻求技术协助。大多数情况下可远程解决,如有需要将安排技术人员上门处理。
可以,迁移服务需视新地址是否在服务覆盖范围内而定。根据您的配套,可能会产生迁移费用及合约调整。
不需要,提交申请时无需提供信用卡资料。服务获批后,付款安排将由 Astro 直接处理。
部分 Astro 电视配套可根据当前促销及服务情况添加串流服务等附加项目。可能需支付额外月费。
是的,光纤安装时通常会提供 WiFi 路由器。路由器型号可能会根据所选宽频速度配套而有所不同。
可以,我们会在处理您的申请前确认您地址的服务覆盖范围,以确保该地区可安装宽频服务。
马来西亚公民需提供 MyKad 复印件。外籍人士则需在提交宽频申请时提供护照复印件。
申请获批后,服务提供商通常会在 2 至 7 个工作日内联系您安排宽频安装预约。
大多数 Astro 宽频配套附带 24 个月合约期,从安装日期开始计算。如您搬迁,可能需要在新地址重新签订 24 个月合约。
可以,您可在新地址具备服务覆盖的情况下迁移宽频服务。合约期限可能会从新安装日期起重新计算 24 个月。
可以,您可申请在家中调整宽频设备位置。若属于非标准安装,可能会产生额外费用,并需在评估后直接支付给安装人员。
可以,您可转用 Astro 宽频。为避免服务中断,建议在终止现有宽频合约前先开通新的宽频服务。
标准安装在促销期间可能免费,但非标准安装(如设备迁移或复杂布线)可能会产生额外费用,并需直接支付给安装人员。
No, there will be no additional charges to access Liga Malaysia.
Upon successful subscription, you will be able to view your chosen HD channels within 3 hours by keying in the channel numbers into your remote control. Please note that subscription through Channel 200 will take effect within 24 hours.
Each Astro customer can subscribe to a maximum of one (1) Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription. If you need additional Multiroom access, you may subscribe to Multiroom (Astro Box). All subscription has to be used within the same location as per the main subscription.
You will be charged 8% Service Tax on Astro Pay TV services rendered on or after 1st March 2024, whereas your Astro Fibre including Mesh will remain at 6% Service Tax.
STEP 1
On your remote, press the Home button and the Home Page will be displayed your screen. 
STEP 2
Navigate to SETTINGS.
STEP 3
Navigate to Profile Selection on Startup and press “OK”.
STEP 4
Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.
STEP 5
Navigate to Save and press “OK”.
Please follow the steps below to reset your password:
There are 2 methods of setting maturity ratings restriction on Netflix:
Method 1 – Create a Kids Profile in Netflix App on Ultra/Ulti Box
- On the Netflix home menu, select “Switch Profile”
- Select Add Profile.
- Name the profile.
- Select Kids. Kids profiles have a logo 'Kids' on the profile icon so they are easy to identify.
- Select Continue. The new profile will show on the list of profiles on your account.
Method 2 – Manually set Viewing Restrictions for each profile
- Go to https://www.netflix.com/profiles/manage
- Select a Profile.
- Under Maturity Settings, select Edit.
- Enter your Netflix password.
- You may select the desired Maturity Rating settings or add a particular title restrictions for the profile.
- Select Save.
For more information kindly visit:
- https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114275
- https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114276
- For WiFi connection:
- For Internet speeds up to 300Mbps, the user needs to have minimum WiFi 802.11n (5GHz) capabilities
- For Internet speeds up to 500Mbps, the user needs to have minimum WiFi 802.11ac (5GHz) capabilities
- For Internet speeds up to 800Mbps, the user needs to have minimum WiFi 802.11ax (5GHz) capabilities
- For Wired connection:
- The users need to use Cat5e Network cable or better and have their device equipped with 1Gbit Network Interface Card (NIC)
- A summary of the minimum specifications for devices as tabulated below:

- Number of WiFi antennas in the client device
- Distance and WiFi signal strength between client device and RGW/Mesh AP
- Overall WiFi signal congestion/pollution in area
- Total number of devices connected to the RGW/Mesh AP
Remarks: As a note, even meeting those minimum requirements, it is not a guarantee that devices connected over WiFi will be able to take advantage of the maximum subscribed speeds due to one or more of the following:
- Distance from the RGW/Mesh AP
- Client's Wi-Fi hardware specifications/capabilities
- Overall Wi-Fi signal quality in the area
A deposit of RM500 is payable for new subscribers (non-Malaysians). The fee will be refunded when service is terminated.
No deposit is required for all existing Astro customers and new subscribers (Malaysians).
STEP 1
Press "HOME" button on your remote control.

STEP 2
Navigate to Settings and press "OK".

STEP 3
Navigate to STB Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 4
Navigate to IP Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 5
IP Diagnostics information will be displayed.

Yes, eKYC verification is mandatory. In addition, this verification process helps to reduce manual handling of customer's personal information and secure against unauthorised usage.
You must subscribe to an Astro subscription (NJOI customers are not eligible) in order to get the Ulti Box.
The eligibility criteria for the Ulti Box are as follows:
New Customers
All new Astro customers with a monthly subscription fee of below RM100 will be entitled to select the Ulti Box upon signing up for Astro’s packages.
Existing Customers (Box Upgrade for Primary or Multiroom)
Existing customers are required to have an internet connection at home with a recommended internet speed of 10Mbps and above in order to upgrade your existing box to Ulti Box.
Note:
· Existing Ultra Box customers are not eligible for a swap to the Ulti Box.
· If your existing box is a PVR, you will lose access to all the recordings stored in the PVR
Multiroom (New subscription)
Customers subscribing for an additional multiroom subscription are entitled to select the Ulti Box as part of the subscription.
Real-time payments are posted almost instantaneously. However, daily system maintenance occurs between 12AM to 3AM - any payment made during this period will be delayed until system maintenance is complete.
Please make sure that:
- You are inserting the correct account holder's information while linking, ie: I/C number, passport number, Astro account number or Smart card number.
- You are linking to an Astro account (NJOI customers will not be able to log into Astro GO).
- Your Astro account is not currently linked to any other Astro ID. If your Astro account is currently linked to another Astro ID, you will see a red notice.
To find out which Astro ID is currently linked to your account, you may submit a feedback form. Kindly select feedback type "I have an enquiry/issue with Apps
Your purchase will be reflected on your next monthly Astro bill. For example, if you rented a movie for RM 15.00 for 2 days and your next bill statement is in 2 weeks. RM 15.00 will be reflected in your Astro subscription bill in two weeks' time.
No, Astro Fibre is only available for a 24-month contract period upon sign-up.
No, the quality of your video depends on the speed and reliability of your internet.
Visit our page to find out about our new packs.
If you are already subscribed to the Movies/Premium 1/Premium 3/Platinum Pack, you are automatically entitled to access Disney+ Hotstar. Therefore, you will not be able to add on the Disney+ Hotstar 3-months pass.
If you're trying to visit a website and it won't load, but others do, there could be a variety of causes. If the site itself is down, there's not much you can do but wait.
If you can load the site on other computers or devices (make sure you try different means of connecting to the internet), there may be an issue with your computer or network.
There are some quick fixes that will solve most problems, but you may have to get your hands a little dirty.
1. Try loading the site on a different device.
Try loading the website on your phone or on another computer. If the website loads on the other device, the problem lies with your computer.
If the website doesn't load on another device, the problem is either with the network or the website itself.
2. Restart your computer.
Oftentimes, a simple reboot will fix the problem you're having. Reboot your computer and test the website again.
3. Try loading the site in a different browser.
There may be some settings configured incorrectly on your browser. Try a different web browser to see if you can load the website.
4. Temporarily disable your antivirus program.
Your antivirus software may be interfering with your ability to load certain websites.
Try disabling the software and then loading the site again. Make sure you enable it again once you have identified the problem.
5. Reset your modem and router.
Traffic to or from a certain website may be getting tripped up by your modem or router. Resetting these devices may allow you to access the website again.
6. Check your computer's date and time settings.
If your date or time is set incorrectly, you may not be able to connect to secure (https://) websites.
Check your computer or mobile device's clock to make sure that it is set to the correct time and date.
In the event the problem persists, please provide below details for further escalation:
i. List of websites effected.
ii. Run the Speed Test via LAN (cable) and Wi-Fi connection - Please click here for Speed Test guideline.
iii. Run the Traceroute Test - Please click here for Traceroute Test guideline.
iv. Run the Ping Test - Please click here for Ping Test guideline.
Once you've gathered all the results, kindly send them all through the Feedback Form below.
Quick Info
A Speedtest is a service that provides free analysis of Internet access parameters, such as connection data rate.
A Ping Test shows how long it takes for packets to reach host.
A Traceroute Test traces the route of packets to destination host from our server.
Refund can be made when there be a termination of account, over payments and in cases where payment was wrongly made to another Astro account.
You may reach out to Astro's customer service at 03-95433838 if you think there's an error regarding your redemption or rewards.
Your account may be under suspension. To resolve this issue, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.
Astro GO+ is a service add-on that:
- Enables the simultaneous viewing of Astro GO for up to 4 users/devices.
- Increases the cloud recording storage from 200 hours up to 1500 hours.
Netflix is a streaming entertainment service that offers a wide variety of award-winning TV programmes, films, anime, documentaries and more - on thousands of internet-connected devices. There's always something new to discover, and more TV shows and movies are added every month. The more you watch, the better Netflix gets at recommending TV shows and movies you'll love.
Astro customers with an internet-connected Ultra Box or Ulti Box can access the Netflix app and watch Netflix content via their Astro Box. For more information about Netflix, visit the Netflix website.
You may register for auto-debit via: -
1.My Astro website.

2.MyAstro App.

3.Any of our AstroExperience Store.
All Astro customers with Disney+ Hotstar bundle/Add-on will be moved to the Disney+ Hotstar Premium Plan, with no changes to their current subscription pricing starting 24 April 2024. The new Disney+ Hotstar Premium Plan includes 3 concurrent streams, 10 maximum device logins, maximum video quality up to 4K Ultra HD (compatible devices required), and streaming on phone, tablet, laptop and TV.
If you have questions about your Disney+ Hotstar plan, please contact Astro Customer Contact Centre at 03 9543 3838. Alternatively, please WhatsApp Astro at 03 9543 3838 and type DH Help for further assistance.
STEP 1
Check the internet connectivity by run the Test Connection.
Refer Run Test Connection.
STEP 2
Verify the average speedtest based on the Test Connection result.
a. Above 10Mbps - Proceed to STEP 5
b. Less then 10 Mbps - Proceed to STEP 3
Notes: Minimum 10 Mbps internet speed from box requires in order to get a stable connection.
STEP 3
Check the connection to the box either using Ethernet (LAN cable) or Wi-Fi.
a. If using Ethernet (LAN cable) - Connect to Live Agent for help.
b. If using Wi-Fi - Proceed to STEP 4
STEP 4
Check location of the decoder and router.
a. If nearby (within 1.5m) - Try connect to box from router using LAN cable.
b. If far (more than 1.5m) / No LAN cable - Proceed STEP 5
STEP 5
Reboot router, modem and decoder.
If issue persist, please try again after 30mins to 1 hour. Connect to live agent if persist after 30 mins to 1 hour.
Starting 23 August 2022, Astro customers will progressively be able to access Disney+ Hotstar via the Ulti Box, in addition to the Ultra Box, mobile app and website.
Mac OS X
1. Click the Go tab in the top menu bar and select Utilities from the drop-down menu.
2. Type "network utility" in the search bar in the top right-hand corner of the Utilities window and then hit the "Enter" key on your keyboard.

3. Click the Network Utility icon to open the Network Utility window.
4. For Ping Test, select the Ping tab and then type the address you'd like to ping in the text box. Click Ping and wait for the ping results.

5. For Traceroute Test, select the Traceroute tab and then type the address you like to traceroute in the text box. Click Trace and wait for the traceroute results.

Windows 10
1. Click the Search icon (magnifying glass) in the bottom left-hand corner and type "cmd" into the search bar.

2. Select the Command Prompt app - it will be at the top of the list of search results as the best match.

3. A black box with a flashing cursor will open; this is the Command Prompt.
For Ping Test, type "ping" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to ping and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the ping results.

For Traceroute Test, type "tracert" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to trace and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the tracert results.

Windows 7 & Vista
1. Open the Start menu by clicking the Windows icon at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
2. Type "cmd" in the search bar at the bottom of the menu.
3. Click cmd found in the search results for Programs.

4. A black box with a flashing cursor will open; this is the Command Prompt.
For Ping Test, type "ping" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to ping and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the ping results.

For Traceroute Test, type "tracert" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to trace and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the traceroute results.

Windows 8
1. Move the mouse to the right-hand corner of the screen to make the vertical menu bar (charm bar) appear. Click Search.
2. Type "cmd" in the search bar and hit the Enter key on your keyboard.

3. Click cmd that found in the search results for Programs.
4. A black box with a flashing cursor will open; this is the Command Prompt.
For Ping Test, type "ping" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to ping and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the ping results.

For Traceroute Test, type "tracert" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you'd like to trace and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the traceroute results.

Windows XP
1. Click the Start button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
2. Click the Run option in the right-hand column.

3. Type "cmd" in the text box and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard.

4. A black box with a flashing cursor will open; this is the Command Prompt.
For Ping Test, type "ping" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you'd like to ping and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the ping results.

For Traceroute Test, type "tracert" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you'd like to trace and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the tracert results.


You may proceed with the following troubleshooting steps and it shouldn't take you much longer than 15 minutes.
1. Please standby a computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN cable (connect the LAN cable to the Black port at D-Link Router and direct to the computer/laptop).
2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.
3. On the address bar, please go to http://dlinkrouter.local./ and below page will appear. (These are the defaults and if you have done a configuration on your router previously, the password may be different)
Username: admin
Password: (Leave the field blank)

4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.

5. From the top menu, click Settings and then choose Wireless.

6. Below screen will appear to configure the wireless setting. Since this is a dual band router, you will have 2 Wi-Fi Names (SSID); i.e. 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
i. For 2.4GHz setting, click Advanced Settings to display more available options.

ii. To change the channel, click the drop-down arrow for Wi-Fi Channel, then select your desired channel.
Choose between 1 to 13 (Suggested channels : 1,6,11). Click Save for the changes to take place.
The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few minutes.

iii. Next, for 5GHz setting, click Advanced Settings to display more available options to make changes on the wireless channel for 5GHz.

iv. Click the drop-down arrow for Wi-Fi Channel, then select your desired channel from the selection.

v. Click Save for the changes to take place. The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few minutes.
This Service Tax is imposed on customers of Pay TV broadcasting services by the Government. As such the Service Tax will be passed on to the customers.
Want to return your Ultra or Ulti Plug & Play Box? It's simple and free!
Here's what you can do with your unused Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box:
1. Return your device to us via Arranged Pick-up:
Step 1: Please call Astro's Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 to schedule an arranged pick-up by one of our courier partners.
Step 2: Just sit back and relax! A courier agent will come to your doorstep to retrieve the devices.
This change was made to ensure that all customers enjoy a better user experience on our platforms and are kept up to date with which email address and mobile number is linked to their account.
No, you need to have an Astro ID to enjoy the features.
By adding a Netflix account to your Astro bill, your Netflix account is already activated. No additional steps for activation are required.
No, you are still able to subscribe to iQIYI on your current Astro pack.
Starting 12 December 2023, Multiroom Smart TV app customers can enjoy two 4K Ultra HD (4K UHD) channels, namely CH549 Love Nature and CH805 Astro SuperSport. “Love Nature” is available to all customers regardless of their subscribed TV Pack. It celebrates the complexity of life on earth, presenting nature stories in stunning detail and colours.
Additionally, “Astro SuperSport” is only available to customers on the Sports, Sports Plus, Premium 1, Premium 2, Premium 4, Platinum Lite and Platinum Packs. This channel showcases a variety of sporting events, selected to appeal to the Malaysian viewing audience.
Astro Fibre Bundle is a subscription service of broadband together with your desired Astro TV package, while Astro Fibre is a service that allows you to subscribe to Astro Fibre broadband only.
You can track your ticket status by contacting us via WhatsApp or call us at 03-9543 3838.
For TV packs only, 24-months contract commitment period. However, if in addition to the TV packs, if you would like to also sign-up for Broadband, the contract commitment will be 24 months as well. If you're an existing customer, your existing remaining contract duration (if any) will not be carried over to the new contract except for existing Disney+ Hotstar (3 Months Pack) and Multiroom subscription contract durations which will be carried over upon the migration to new packs.
Note: If you are subscribing to a bundle pack which includes Netflix or Disney+ Hotstar for the first time, you are required to maintain the respective app as part of your bundle selection for a minimum of 12 months, otherwise a cancellation fee will apply.
If you need further help with the Astro Fibre app, you may call our Customer Contact Centre at 03 - 9543 1543 and an Astro agent will be available to assist you immediately.
If you're trying to visit a website and it won't load, but others do, there could be a variety of causes. If the site itself is down, there's not much you can do but wait.
If you can load the site on other computers or devices (make sure you try different means of connecting to the internet), there may be an issue with your computer or network.
There are some quick fixes that will solve most problems, but you may have to get your hands a little dirty.
- Try loading the site on a different device.
- Try loading the website on your phone or on another computer. If the website loads on the other device, the problem lies with your computer.
- If the website doesn't load on another device, the problem is either with the network
- Restart your computer.
- Oftentimes, a simple reboot will fix the problem you're having. Reboot your computer and test the website again.
- Try loading the site in a different browser.
- There may be some settings configured incorrectly on your browser. Try a different web browser to see if you can load the website.
- Temporarily disable your antivirus program.
- Your antivirus software may be interfering with your ability to load certain websites.
- Try disabling the software and then loading the site again. Make sure you enable it again once you have identified the problem.
- Reset your modem and router.
- Traffic to or from a certain website may be getting tripped up by your modem or router. Resetting these devices may allow you to access the website again.
- Check your computer's date and time settings.
- If your date or time is set incorrectly, you may not be able to connect to secure (https://) websites.
- Check your computer or mobile device's clock to make sure that it is set to the correct time and date.
In the event the problem persists, please provide below details for further escalation:
i. List of websites effected.
ii. Run the Speed Test via LAN (cable) and Wi-Fi connection - Please click here for Speed Test guideline.
iii. Run the Traceroute Test - Please click here for Traceroute Test guideline.
iv. Run the Ping Test - Please click here for Ping Test guideline.
Once you've gathered all the results, kindly send them all through the Feedback Form below.
Quick Info
A Speedtest is a service that provides free analysis of Internet access parameters, such as connection data rate.
A Ping Test shows how long it takes for packets to reach host.
A Traceroute Test traces the route of packets to destination host from our server.
If you are subscribed to Netflix via a bundle, Netflix comes by default as part of your entitlement.
If you are subscribed to Netflix as an a-la carte, the cancellation of Netflix can only be done via Netflix's Website, etc). This change will reflect in your next bill. From mid-December 2021 you may also cancel Netflix add-on through Astro Call Center.
To subscribe, WhatsApp "Smart TV' or call 03-9543 3838.
Astro customers on the previous packages (e.g. Family Pack, Starter Pack, Value Pack, Super Pack Lite, Super Pack or Super Pack Plus) will first have to sign up to our new packages on astro.com.my before they are able to sign up for Multiroom (Smart TV).
You can subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV) here or via any of our sales channels.
For any NJOI-related information, please visit the NJOI Help & Support page at https://purchase.njoi.com.my/en-support

- Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via (cable) [Connect the LAN (cable) to the yellow port in Maxis Router and direct to computer/laptop].
- You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.
- On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.0.1 or www.tplinkwifi.net and below page will appear.

The default login of the router is available on the sticker at the back of the router. If you have done a configuration on your router previously, the password may be different
4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.

5. From the top menu, choose Basic and then click Wireless tab on the left menu to access to below screen.

6. Since this is a dual band router, you will have 2 Wireless Network Names (SSID) i.e. 2.4GHz and 5GHz. You may connect to any of the SSID, preferably with a stronger signal available.
7. You may change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and the Password to follow your preferences, then click "Save" for the changes to take place.
Please reconnect to the new wireless name with the new password once completed.
STEP 1
Press "HOME" button on your remote control.

STEP 2
Navigate to Preferences and press "OK".

STEP 3
Navigate to Language and press "OK".

STEP 4
Choose your language preferences and press "OK".

STEP 5
Select Yes, continue and press "OK" to confirm on the changes.
Otherwise, select No, go back to cancel.

Please close and re-launc hthe Astro Fibre app, and you will be able to log in.
Intermittent internet connection using LAN cable
Looks like there is something wrong with your service connection.Please run a Ping Test, Traceroute Test and attach the picture or screenshot of both test results in the Feedback Form below, in order for us to provide further assistances.
Please make sure to attach the required screenshot(s) in ONE file (i.e. Microsoft Word document, PDF, Image file) before submitting the form.
Quick Info
A Ping Test shows how long it takes for packets to reach host.
A Traceroute Test traces the route of packets to destination host from our server.
Intermittent internet connection using Wi-Fi
1. Router Positioning
Most people underestimate the importance of picking a good spot for a Wi-Fi router. Even a small shift in positioning could end up being the difference between day and night.
i) High vs. Low
Put the router as high up as possible to extend the broadcasting range of the radio waves. This also helps clear the router of possible interferences.
ii) Concrete & Metals
Make sure your router isn't blocked by any other objects, especially devices that are electronic. Also, avoid placing your router in your basement as this area is usually enclosed by a lot of concrete, which can be almost impossible for Wi-Fi signals to penetrate.
iii) Distance to Router
The further away from your router you get, the weaker the Wi-Fi signal. Therefore, the best option is to place your router as close to your devices as possible, but this is only practical if you have one main area where you tend to use your devices.
Otherwise, you should place your router near the center of your home. After all, Wi-Fi broadcasts in 360 degrees, so it doesn't make sense to put it at one end of the house.
2. Wireless Interference & Noise
You've probably never noticed but there are wireless signals all around you wherever you go and they're passing through you all the time. From where? Electronic devices, Wi-Fi routers, satellites, cell towers, and more.
Although Wi-Fi is supposed to be on a different frequency than most of these devices, the amount of radio noise can still cause interference. Some common causes of interference include:
- Microwaves
- Bluetooth Devices
- Cordless Phone
3. Surrounding Wi-Fi signals
A truth of the modern world is that every household has their own Wi-Fi network, which can cause issues with channel overlap. This can be somewhat problematic in a townhouse, but is especially problematic in housing complexes and apartments where there can be many routers within close proximity.
Which is why it's important that you pick a good channel in your router settings. Modern routers can choose channels for you automatically, but sometimes it's better to investigate and find the best channel yourself.
4. Usage
More likely, however, is that the people on your network such as friends, roommates, or family members are participating in bandwidth-heavy activities like gaming and streaming Ultra box/ Netflix.
Fortunately, if this is the case, you can prioritize your own network traffic by enabling Quality of Service in your router settings.
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