The living room gets a good signal, but the back bedroom, the terrace or the gate have almost no network? Weak Wi-Fi at home or in the garden is very common, especially in reinforced concrete houses, multi-storey villas and large plots. It is also the number one cause of Wi-Fi cameras disconnecting. Good news: there are simple solutions, from better router placement to an outdoor Wi-Fi bridge to connect a distant building.
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Why your Wi-Fi is weak
- Concrete walls and slabs: every load-bearing wall or floor greatly weakens the signal.
- Poorly placed modem: often installed in a corner, near where the line comes in, on the ground floor or inside a closed cabinet.
- Distance: a modem's Wi-Fi is designed for indoor use. In the garden or at the gate, it arrives very weak.
- Too many devices: phones, TVs, cameras, smart plugs... an entry-level router quickly becomes overloaded.
- The wrong band: 5 GHz is fast but has a shorter range; 2.4 GHz passes through walls better but offers lower speeds.
| Band | Range | Speed | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Longer, passes through walls better | Lower | Wi-Fi cameras, smart devices, distant rooms |
| 5 GHz | Shorter | Higher | TV streaming, computers, video calls near the router |
Free solutions to try first
- Move the modem or router to the centre of the house, up high and in the open (not in a cupboard or behind the TV).
- Restart the modem and update it if your provider offers updates.
- Separate or name the bands 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz so you can connect each device to the right one.
- Measure the signal room by room with your phone to find the dead zones.
Weak Wi-Fi at home: replace or add a router
If placement is not enough, a more powerful router connected behind your modem often changes everything. It takes over the Wi-Fi from the modem, which stays in place for the internet connection.
- The HUAWEI WiFi AX3 Wi-Fi 6 router offers, according to its product sheet, up to 2976 Mbps, 4 Gigabit ports, up to 128 connected devices and the HUAWEI Mesh+ feature to link several Huawei routers into a single network. It is listed at 690 DH (up-to-date price on the product page).
- The Tenda AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi router broadcasts on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (Wi-Fi 5) with MU-MIMO. Contact us on WhatsApp for the exact model and the price of the unit in stock.
Covering a large house or several floors
The most reliable solution is still a cable: a network cable run to the upper floor or the back of the house, with a second router configured as an access point. The signal starts again at full strength where you need it. If a cable is not possible, a mesh network of several compatible routers is a good alternative to simple repeaters, which often cut the speed.
Brico MIM tip: if you are doing building work, take the opportunity to run a network cable in conduit to each floor and outdoors (gate, garage). A cable costs little during construction and saves you a lot of Wi-Fi trouble later.
Garden, gate, storeroom: the outdoor Wi-Fi bridge
To bring internet to a separate building (neighbouring house, storeroom, farm, well, caretaker's lodge) or to the gate, an indoor repeater is not enough. An outdoor Wi-Fi bridge creates a direct link between two antennas that can see each other.
The Tenda OS3 outdoor Wi-Fi bridge kit (set of 2) is designed for this need. According to its product sheet: point-to-point link up to 5 km in ideal conditions, 5 GHz band up to 867 Mbit/s, 12 dBi directional antenna, IP65 enclosure, 6 kV lightning protection and passive PoE power through a single network cable. The kit costs 1 590 DH (up-to-date price on the product page).
Installing a Wi-Fi bridge properly
- Clear line of sight required: the two antennas must see each other, with no building, tree or hill between them.
- Mount them high up on a mast or wall, with the antennas facing each other.
- On the house side, connect the first antenna to the modem or router; on the remote side, plug a router, an access point or your IP cameras into the second one.
- Adjust the alignment while watching the signal quality, then tighten the mountings.
For work at height (roof, mast), work in pairs, with a stable ladder and solid fixings. On a roof or a tall mast, call a professional.
The case of security cameras
A Wi-Fi camera needs a stable signal at all times, not just now and then. Before mounting a camera, test the Wi-Fi at the exact spot with your phone. Many Wi-Fi cameras connect on 2.4 GHz: check your model's product sheet and make sure this band is active on your router.
- Weak signal a few metres away: move the router closer or add an access point.
- Cameras far from the house: a Wi-Fi bridge or a network cable to a switch, with wired cameras.
- No internet on site: a 4G camera, possibly solar-powered, is often simpler. See our guide solar 4G camera for land, farms or construction sites.
Find our Wi-Fi, 4G and wired cameras in the security cameras section.
Frequently asked questions about weak Wi-Fi
Does a new router replace my internet modem?
No. The router connects behind the modem (fibre or ADSL) and broadcasts better Wi-Fi. The modem is still needed for the connection to your provider.
Does a Wi-Fi bridge require a subscription?
No, it is your own wireless link. You simply need an internet connection or a network on one side.
My cameras disconnect at night, why?
Often because of a borderline signal that fluctuates, an overloaded router or an unstable power supply. Test the signal on site and move the access point closer if needed.
Do you deliver everywhere in Morocco?
Yes, Brico MIM delivers to all cities in Morocco, with cash on delivery.
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