Network Cabling Elite
The Physical Barriers to Internet
Wi-Fi signals are radio waves, and like any wave, they struggle to pass through certain materials. If your router is hidden in a cabinet or behind a wall, you are losing speed.
The Worst Offenders
- Metal: The #1 Wi-Fi killer. Steel beams and metal lath in older plaster walls act as a Faraday cage.
- Concrete & Brick: These dense materials absorb signal rapidly.
- Mirrors & Glass: The silver coating on mirrors reflects signal back, creating "multipath" interference.
- Water: Large fish tanks or radiant floor heating can dampen signal significantly.
If your home or office is built with these materials, a standard router won't cut it. We specialize in "fishing" cables through these difficult barriers to place Access Points where they actually work.
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