Ah, the Internet. Connectivity issues aside, it’s a wonderful tool that helps you get more work done. But what happens when those connectivity issues do cause problems for your business? What if you have a strong signal, but you keep getting booted from your virtual meetings for seemingly no reason?

A signal’s strength is not the same as how much information can transfer, and this is key when considering how Internet connectivity and data transfer work. Understanding these distinctions and focusing on the right metrics will help your business thrive. Let’s go over what you need to know.

Wi-Fi Terminology

First, let’s consider the two most basic terms and measurements for determining your Internet connection:

• Your signal strength, or how powerful the radio wave carrying your signal is (yes, Wi-Fi travels over radio waves).
• Your throughput, or the amount of data that can successfully be transmitted over a set amount of time.

Most issues with connection stem from a throughput deficit, not signal strength. It’s like you’re trying to have a conversation with someone in a loud environment. You might be shouting to hear one another (high signal strength), but if everyone else is as well, you’re not going to understand what the other is saying (low throughput).

How This Applies to Internet Connectivity

Because Wi-Fi works in this way, there are certain problems to address. First, interference from other devices and other networks can decrease your throughput, making it harder for your network to function as intended. Second, only one device can engage with your business’ network access point at any given time, so if you have more devices, the longer it takes for any one of them to do what it needs to do. This noise will ultimately lead to a decreased performance and a worse user experience across your network.

Let’s Resolve Your Internet Connectivity Issues

With a reliable Internet connection, you’ll find your business’ productivity will drastically improve. TaylorWorks can work with your organization to ensure your network can meet the demands expected of it. We’ll conduct a site survey, measure the network “noise” in your environment, design a network optimized for connectivity, prioritize the most important traffic, and monitor all of your operations to ensure it all flows smoothly.

Learn more today by calling us at (407) 478-6600.