The post How to Pick the Best Wi-Fi Channel for Your Router appeared first on BardTech . While Ethernet cables are ideal for reliable connections, Wi-Fi is the only option for devices like smartphones, tablets, and all manner of smart home gadgets. With so many devices running over Wi-Fi, and so many people with Wi-Fi routers, the airwaves are understandably getting a little busy. Thus, your Wi-Fi speeds can really suffer if you’re in a crowded area. There is, however, one basic step you can take which may give you an instant speed boost: picking a unique Wi-Fi channel that no one else is using . Today I’ll show you how to analyze the Wi-Fi in your home and pick the best Wi-Fi channel to use on your router. Why Does Wi-Fi Need a Channel Number? Just like radio stations, Wi-Fi operates on different frequencies—and on two separate frequency bands entirely. Think of it like AM and FM radio. AM radio waves are lower quality but travel further, likewise 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is slower but ca...