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A strong and stable Wi-Fi signal is essential for live intreviews and assessments on the Talview platform. Weak Wi-Fi can lead to buffering, audio delays, frozen video, or unexpected disconnections, which may interrupt your session or affect monitoring and evaluation. In this article, you’ll learn why Wi-Fi strength matters, how weak signals impact live sessions, and what you can do to improve your connection before joining.

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✅ Common Causes and Fixes

What Might Be WrongWhat You Can Do
You’re far from the routerMove closer to your router or into the same room. Walls and floors can weaken the signal.
Router is obstructed or buriedPlace the router in an open, central location—avoid cabinets or corners.
Too many devices connectedDisconnect unused devices or ask others to pause streaming/gaming temporarily.
Using the 2.4 GHz band onlySwitch to the 5 GHz band for faster, more stable connections (if your router supports it).
Router or device is outdatedRestart your router. If the issue persists, consider a hardware upgrade.
Interference from appliancesMove away from microwaves, cordless phones, and Bluetooth devices which may interfere with Wi-Fi.

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⚠️ How Weak Wi-Fi Affects Live Sessions

You may experience Wi-Fi-related issues if:
  • Video freezes or appears blurry
  • Audio cuts out or becomes distorted
  • System checks show fluctuating connectivity status
  • Your session disconnects or reconnects unexpectedly
These issues can disrupt live interviews, trigger proctoring alerts, or cause session interruptions.

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🌐 Final Check: Test Your Wi-Fi Strength

Before starting your session, make sure your signal is strong and stable. 👉 Run a Wi-Fi Signal Strength Test Look for:
  • Signal Strength: Excellent or Good
  • Download Speed > 5 Mbps
  • Upload Speed > 2 Mbps
  • Ping < 100ms
If you’re on mobile or a laptop, walk around and test in different areas of your home to find the strongest spot. Still getting signal drops or slowness? Try these: