Yesterday I heard a guy talking about how silly we look when we’re walking around with our cell phones above our heads trying to make a connection. I must admit, I’m that person. I do it all the time. It makes me feel like I’m at least trying to do something to get that message to send, or website to load. But what if there was a way to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones in your office for good? Slow speeds, dropped calls, or frozen video meetings aren’t just annoying—they cost your business time and productivity.
The good news? Dead zones are preventable. Let’s look at what causes them and how to get rid of them for good.
Understand What Causes Dead Zones
A Wi-Fi dead zone is simply an area where your signal is too weak to connect reliably. Common culprits include:
- Thick walls or concrete barriers that block signals
- Large Buildings with metal roofs
- Poor router placement (hidden in closets or behind equipment)
- Interference from other wireless devices or neighboring networks
- Outdated equipment that can’t handle modern bandwidth demands
Optimized Router Placement
Wi-Fi signals travel best in open spaces. Place your router in a central location, elevated on a shelf, ceiling or wall mount, away from metal objects or large appliances. If your wireless access point is shoved into a utility closet, it’s time to move it.
Upgrade to Managed Wi-Fi
Modern business networks often require more than a single off-the-shelf router. Managed Wi-Fi from BizVox Communications uses multiple strategically placed access points to blanket your entire space with strong, consistent coverage. These access points automatically “hand off” your connection as you move, so you never drop a call walking from one office to another.
Used Wired Connections when it Counts
For equipment that doesn’t need mobility (like desktop computers or network printers), a wired connection can free up Wi-Fi bandwidth for mobile devices and laptops. Professionally installed voice and data wiring will provide you with the wired connections your office needs and will therefore decrease the Wi-Fi bottleneck.
Get Professional Coverage Mapping
As a business owner, don’t waste your time trying to guess where the problem is. Let our professional team map your signal strength throughout your building, pinpointing exactly where coverage drops—and why. Then, we fix it with the right combination of hardware, wiring, and access point placement.
The bottom line for your business is, you don’t have to live with Wi-Fi dead zones. Whether it’s a historic Charleston building with thick walls or a modern office with lots of devices, we can design a network that keeps every square foot connected.
Are you ready to eliminate dead zones for good? Contact BizVox for a free on-site consultation.
Here at BizVox, we’re excited to see how technology continues to evolve the business solutions that will work best for your business. Find out more about Managed Wi-Fi by completing our Request A Quote form or contacting us at sales@bizvox.net or 843-628-0860. BizVox – Connecting the Charleston area with confidence.
