Where to Place WiFi Router ?

The WiFi router is one of the most important devices in your home network. It ensures that all of your devices – laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, smart TVs – have a stable and uninterrupted internet connection. But, have you ever wondered where the best place to put your WiFi router is?

Ideally, the router should be placed in a central location, away from obstructions that may interfere with its signal. This will ensure that the WiFi signal covers as much area as possible, including multiple floors or rooms. You should also avoid placing it near metal objects or electronic devices that could cause interference.

Overview:

Consider in mind, changing the router’s location won’t make your Internet connection faster, but it has direct impact on client’s wireless connection’s reliability and stability .

It is better to know that all internet service providers try to provide your internet service with the least interruption and the highest quality, according to the SLA rules and usual standards as well as the competition they have with other service companies. Internet quality drop usually occurs in the internal network of your home or workplace. 

Since today most of the internet is used wirelessly, we will address the problems related to the decline in the quality of wireless communication. Usually, these problems arise due to frequency disturbances caused by disturbing electromagnetic waves of various origins.

These disturbances cause information packets to be lost or damaged, and as a result, the quality and speed of your connection with the wireless router becomes slow and poor. 

The location of your WiFi router can significantly affect its performance. By following these simple tips, you can ensure that your router is in the optimal location and enjoy uninterrupted internet connection throughout your home.

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• Avoid Kitchen

Aside from the risk of spilling something sticky onto your router, avoid to place your router ( Modem ) in kitchen. Most of electronic appliances and large metal surfaces can disturb and absorb WiFi router’s signals. microwaves in particular use the same 2.4 Ghz channel as WiFi routers, so will actively compete with your wireless signal when used.

• Place your WiFi Router centrally

Most of WiFi routers transmit from all directions in a circle. This means the more centrally you can place it, the better your home’s overall coverage will be. Placing your router near a window means that you’re broadcasting outside as well as inside, and sending some of your router’s signals out the window.

• Adjust the antennas

Many WiFi routers ( Wireless Modem/ Router ) include adjustable antennas. It’s advisable to tweak these to try and achieve the best coverage. You should change the antennas alignment based on your router’s location, if you’ve placed the router on the desk, it’s better to align antennas upward and if you’ve mounted the router on the wall, it’s better to align antennas in 45-degree position.

• Place it out in the open

some people opt to hide theirs in a cupboard or behind a sofa. A good rule of thumb is to always have your router visible, as placing it in an obscured area will dampen its effectiveness and have a negative impact on your connection.

• Elevate the router:

Position the router at an elevated location, such as a shelf or wall mount. Keeping it at a higher level can help distribute the signal better across the premises.

• Avoid electronic items

consider the effect of common electronic items within the home when setting up your home WiFi network. Cordless phones, baby monitors , microwave ovens, and other devices that use radio signals to communicate are especially problematic, these devices have negative impact on your Wireless router’s signals.

• Don’t place it on the floor

Placing a router on the floor can degrade its performance, as the device is sending out signals that are immediately absorbed by the ground. Try to place your WiFi/Wireless router on the shelf or a sideboard to achieve more coverage.

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• Mirrors and fish tanks

It may sound bizarre, but fish tanks and mirrors are also the enemy of home WiFi routers. Water has a bad effect on WiFi signal, so placing your router next to a fish tank is likely to have a negative impact on its stability.

Placing it near a mirror will also cause the radio waves to reflect, which can have a negative impact on performance by scattering and distorting the signal. So, consider in mind other polished surfaces like stainless steel countertops, filing cabinets and so on  are reflective surface.

Conclusion:

Finding the best place for a WiFi router involves considering factors such as signal strength, interference, and range. Ultimately, it is recommended to experiment with different placements to find the spot that offers the best signal strength and coverage for your specific environment.