THERE are four essential tips that can wake you up from a bad Wi-Fi nightmare, according to tech expert Christian Taylor.

Taylor, of @Craylor on YouTube, has urged households that they don't need to live with sluggish Wi-Fi if they follow his four rules.

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1. Relocate your router

"Lets face it, your router is probably in a closet somewhere," Taylor said.

"It needs to be in a nice open area, like a living room."

But you must make sure it's not too close to the TV, or inside any cabinet, or behind any big objects that will block the signals.

2. Get better equipment

The router that your internet provider gives you is usually "not great", according to Taylor.

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Instead, you can try different Wi-Fi hub options that are going to improve your connection speeds.

3. Upgrade your internet speed

"You can have the best router in the world, but if you have a slow internet plan it's not going to do anything for you," Taylor added.

Check with your internet company what speeds your paying for.

Then you can use an internet speed checker to put your signal strength to the test, and truly see if you're getting bang for your buck.

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Signal strength between 200mps and 400mps is ideal, and doesn't need to be upgraded.

4. Use an Ethernet cable

An Ethernet cable or network cable is a cord used to connect devices to a router, so you can get top speeds that aren't impacted by signal strength.

"It's the fastest internet speed your ever going to get on your network," he explained, adding that "if you don't want to run an Ethernet cable across your floor, you can get a jack installed by a local professional."

However, this option can get pricey, ranging up to $150 (£117).

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