Connecting printers, laptops, and phones to the same Wi-Fi network should be easy — but in real life, small mistakes cause big headaches.

Start by placing your router in a central, open location. Avoid corners or placing it near thick walls. Use the 5GHz band for high-speed devices and keep older devices like printers on the 2.4GHz band for better range.

To prevent devices from dropping connections, assign static IP addresses. It avoids IP conflicts and improves performance. Use strong WPA2 security and update your router firmware regularly.

If you live in a large home, consider a mesh Wi-Fi system or range extender. And always restart your router weekly — it clears cache and ensures speed.