What is fibre and how does it work?
A large part of Sweden’s households today have access to fiber. However, some areas remain, and in the areas that are developed, there are properties that can be connected afterwards.
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Fiber provides fast connectivity with equally high speed for uploading and downloading. The signal travels via optical light.
Place the fiber outlet centrally in the home for the best Wi-Fi. Avoid basements and secluded places.
Wireless connectivity depends on the router, number of users, and obstacles like walls.
In an open network, you choose the operator. In a closed network, there is only one operator.
How does fiber connection work technically?
Fiber connection means you receive a signal via optical light. This allows for high speeds and you can transfer large amounts of data traffic.
You also get the same speed for uploading and downloading, meaning sending and receiving data (for example, sending emails, streaming movies, etc.)
The best placement for your fiber outlet
A central placement of the media converter/media box/fiber outlet in the house increases the possibility of a good wireless connection regardless of where you are in the house. It may be tempting to place it in a hidden spot, such as a basement, but this can make it much harder to get a good wireless network. Therefore, be sure to agree with the provider on where the connection is placed and feel free to consult your fiber provider and broadband operator.
Connecting fiber wirelessly via Wi-Fi
To get a wireless connection (Wi-Fi) in the house, a router is used. Even if you have a high speed in the fiber outlet, it is not certain that you will get the same speed when surfing wirelessly. In such cases, it is usually the hardware (for example, a weak router or old computer/mobile) that is the weak link.
The speed can also depend on the number of users. Wireless connection is also sensitive to interference and obstacles, such as magnetic fields and thick walls. This means that the speed is affected by both where in the home you are located and how many other wireless devices are connecting at the same time.
What is the difference between an open and a closed network?
There are both open and closed fiber networks.
If the network is open, you can choose between several operators offering services. Otherwise, you only have one operator for, for example, TV and broadband.