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Wi-Fi signal strength depends on a variety of factors, such as how far you are from the router. Here's how to check

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Wi-Fi signal strength depends on a variety of factors, such as how far you are from the router.

The closer you are to the router, the better signal strength, and the materials of the walls around you are blocking the signal.

A weaker signal leads to slower speeds, dropouts, and (in some cases) total disconnection.

Windows 10 and 11 don't have a built-in way to view precise signal strength.

NirSoft 's WifiInfoView is free, easy to use, and doesn't require installation.

On Mac, you don't need to download any program or app if you want to measure the connected network.

Check for interference, consider changing channels, or upgrade to a router that supports 5 GHz .

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