News India Live, Digital Desk: Such ‘jugaads’ often go viral on social media which claim to make technology even better. Recently, a similar video is spreading rapidly, in which it is being claimed that just keeping a coin on your router can increase the internet speed manifold. But can a ₹5 or ₹10 coin really solve your slow internet problem? Let us know the scientific truth of this viral ‘hack’. What is this viral hack? It is shown in the viral video that sticking a coin (especially copper or mixed metal) near or on the antenna of the router increases the signal strength and improves the downloading speed. It is being claimed that the coin works like a ‘reflector’ or ‘booster’. Scientific truth: Does it really work? According to technical experts and engineers, this hack is completely a myth. The reasons behind this are as follows: Signal Blocking: The coin is made of metal. According to the laws of physics, metals block or reflect radio waves instead of boosting them. Placing a coin on the router may change the direction of the signal or interfere with it, causing the speed to decrease instead of increasing. Antenna design: The antennas of Wi-Fi routers are ‘omni-directional’, which send signals equally in all four directions. A small coin is not enough to change this entire wave pattern. Heating issue: Sometimes placing a coin over the ventilation hole of the router can heat it up, which can cause the performance of the router to drop. 4 Real and Effective Ways to Increase Wi-Fi Speed If your internet is slow, try these scientific methods instead of coins: Correct location of the router: Always keep the router in the central part of the house and at a height of 2-3 feet from the ground. Keep. Placing it on the floor or inside a cupboard weakens the signal. Removing obstructions: Keep the router away from electronic devices such as microwave ovens, cordless phones or refrigerators, as these operate on the same frequency (2.4GHz) and interfere with the signal. Antenna direction: If your router has two antennas, keep one vertical and the other horizontal. This increases the coverage area of ​​the signal. Software Update: Keep updating the ‘firmware’ of your router from time to time. This fixes bugs and improves speed.