Instead of simply placing your router anywhere there’s space for it, we’ll help you determine the best place to set up your Wi-Fi router.
Here are the things you need to know to find the best place for your router.
Is it better for the router to be placed higher up or lower down?
It’s better to put the router raised up instead of directly on the ground. A Wi-Fi signal from a higher place can reach further as routers tend to spread their strongest signals downward.
Raising your router off the ground will also help to prevent signals from being transmitted into the ground.
Setting your router on a table, bookshelf or wall mount is a great way to improve the signal of your home network.
Does Wi-Fi signal go through walls?
Although Wi-Fi signals can pass through walls, thick walls can obstruct the transfer of your home internet from one room to another. This is because walls absorb wireless signals and reduce the quality of your broadband.
To improve your signal strength, try placing your router near open doorways, such as your front room, where there is more foot traffic. This will allow your broadband signal to pass through unobstructed and reach the rest of your home.
Where should I not put my Wi-Fi router?
You need to keep your Wi-Fi router away from obstructions such as mirrors, fish tanks and thick walls and away from certain electronic appliances such as microwaves, Bluetooth devices and baby monitors.
The reason for this is that water, flat reflective surfaces and large obstructions such as thick walls can all reduce the quality in which your signal is transmitted.
Electronic appliances and items that use radio signals to communicate can interfere with your broadband connection which is why we recommend avoiding setting up your router in the kitchen.
Which room should I put my router in?
For optimal Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home, it’s best to place the router in a room or in a hallway with the most central location.
Wi-Fi signals spread out in all directions so placing the router in the most central spot will help ensure that all the rooms in your home are within range.
Most modern routers have enough range to cover a moderately sized home if placed near the centre.
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Don’t let poor router placement hinder your connectivity – make the necessary adjustments today for a stronger and more reliable Wi-Fi signal.
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