{"id":6300,"date":"2023-01-05T08:38:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T08:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comwave.net\/residential\/?p=6300"},"modified":"2023-12-06T21:33:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T21:33:40","slug":"five-signs-its-time-to-upgrade-your-wi-fi-router","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comwave.net\/residential\/blog\/five-signs-its-time-to-upgrade-your-wi-fi-router\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi Router"},"content":{"rendered":"

When your Comwave internet is slow, you almost always blame the speed for the delay, but did you know that the router is probably just as much the culprit? After all, it\u2019s the router that makes it possible to connect to the internet wirelessly, via Wi-Fi. Wireless routers make connectivity as we know it possible. It\u2019s how we connect a ton of devices from computers to tablets, smartphones, voice assistants, the TV, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, when you don\u2019t have the internet on one device or the internet is slower in another room or another floor, the router is likely to blame. Unfortunately, most people don\u2019t pay as much attention to it, much less upgrade theirs. This is often the case with routers that didn\u2019t come from an internet provider like Comwave. The good news is, it\u2019s an easy fix.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you sure that your router is up for the job? Find out if it\u2019s time to upgrade your router, so you can get back to enjoying <\/span>fast and cheap internet from Comwave<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

A General Rule for Router Upgrades<\/span><\/h2>\n

While replacing your router depends on your connectivity needs, the router\u2019s build, and its performance, there is a general rule you can keep in mind. Routers are generally good for about 5 years; after that, they need to be replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can even bump that down to 2 to 3 years if you use a lot of devices, especially the latest with the releases it\u2019s best to keep to a shorter upgrade cycle. An equally new router packs the performance you need to experience the full power of your newest devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs for Upgrading Your Router<\/span><\/h2>\n

While the general rule is a good reminder, keep in mind that it\u2019s just that, a rule of thumb. Even if your router is less than five years old, you may start to see some signs that it\u2019s not performing at its best capacity, which affects your typically fast and cheap internet. Let\u2019s take a look at these signs that it\u2019s time to upgrade your Comwave internet router:<\/span><\/p>\n