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How to Fix WiFi Dead Zones in Your Home

Identify and eliminate signal obstructions to ensure consistent coverage.

How to Fix WiFi Dead Zones in Your Home
January 6, 2026 3 min readBy Technico Team

Identify Physical Obstacles

Dead zones are often caused by heavy materials like brick, concrete, or metal acting as shields. Move your router to a central, elevated location away from dense furniture or large appliances like refrigerators, which can disrupt signals.

Deploying Access Points

If relocating the router fails, install a wired access point in the affected area. Unlike repeaters, which cut your speed in half, access points connect back to your router via ethernet, ensuring full speed at the edge of your home.

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