The modern workforce is decentralized. With team members accessing company resources from home offices, coffee shops, and shared workspaces, maintaining a stable, high-speed connection is no longer just an IT convenience—it is a business necessity. Poor connectivity leads to laggy video calls, slow file transfers, and employee frustration.

1. Prioritize Traffic with QoS

Quality of Service (QoS) is a router feature that allows you to prioritize specific types of traffic. For remote teams, video conferencing (Zoom, Teams) and VoIP should take precedence over file downloads or streaming.
Action Step: Access your router's admin interface, locate "QoS" or "Media Prioritization," and set your work devices to "High Priority."

2. The VPN Dilemma

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are essential for security but can act as a bottleneck for speed. If your remote staff is experiencing slow speeds:
  • Split Tunneling: Configure the VPN to only route traffic destined for the company intranet through the tunnel, while letting general internet traffic (like Spotify or YouTube) go direct.
  • Server Location: Ensure employees connect to the VPN gateway geographically closest to them.

3. Hardware Matters: Mesh Systems

A single router often cannot cover an entire home effectively. For employees with home offices far from the main router, we recommend Mesh Wi-Fi Systems. Unlike range extenders which cut bandwidth in half, mesh systems provide a seamless, full-speed signal throughout the property.

Conclusion

Empowering a remote team requires looking beyond just the laptop. By optimizing the network infrastructure at the edge—where your employees actually work—you ensure consistent productivity regardless of location.