Maintain network health with the Nokia WiFi app

The Nokia WiFi Mobile app provides a valuable tool for monitoring and improving your network’s health. This feature allows you to identify potential issues and receive actionable recommendations to ensure a stable and efficient WiFi experience.

This article will guide you through using the network health check and implementing the suggested improvements.

Checking network health

1. Access network health check:
   • Tap “check” on the network health check card on the home screen.
2. View health status:
   • The app will display the network’s health status, accompanied by one of the following messages:
     • Network is healthy: indicates a stable network with good coverage.
     • Extend network coverage: suggests improving coverage for devices with poor connections.
     • Improve WiFi point stability: indicates instability in a WiFi point’s connection.
     • Improve the connection of a device: suggests improving the connection of a specific device.
     • Optimise network: recommends changing channels to reduce network congestion.
     • Improve the network topology: recommends changing the network topology.

Understanding and implementing recommendations

• Extend network coverage:
  • Tap “tip details” for specific suggestions on improving coverage.
  • This may involve relocating WiFi points or adding additional nodes.
• Improve WiFi point stability:
  • Tap “test location” to assess the WiFi point’s placement.
  • Relocate the WiFi point closer to the router.
• Improve the connection of a device:
  • Tap “tip details” for specific suggestions.
  • This may involve relocating the device or WiFi points.
• Optimise network:
  • Tap “optimise” to initiate a channel change.
  • Be aware that this may temporarily disconnect devices.
• Improve the network topology:
  • Tap “more info” for guidance on supported network topologies.
  • Adjust the placement of WiFi points as needed.

Viewing hidden tips

• Access hidden tips:
  • In the “tips” screen, tap “show hidden tips.”
  • This will display additional recommendations for improving network health.

Benefits of using the network health check

• Proactive network maintenance.
• Improved WiFi coverage and stability.
• Reduced network congestion.
• Optimised device connections.
• Enhanced overall network performance.

The Nokia WiFi app’s network health check feature empowers you to maintain a high-performing and reliable network. By understanding the recommendations and implementing the suggested improvements, you can ensure a seamless WiFi experience for all your connected devices.