No wonder your Wi-Fi is so slow if you place your router like this

Today, Wi-Fi has become the basic level of Maslow's needs theory, and its importance to modern people is no less than physiological needs. The most critical device for connecting to Wi-Fi is the wireless router. How to place the home router to obtain the best wireless signal is particularly important!

As we all know, the Wi-Fi signal strength varies with the distance from the router. There are many places to place wireless routers, such as living room corners, bedroom closets, ceilings, etc., and even hide it behind a mural for aesthetics. When you open a mural, you will see a secret door, but when you open my mural, you will see a router! Okay, what is the Wi-Fi password? Of course, placing a router is a science, and it is absolutely inappropriate to place it randomly. The location of the router indirectly affects whether we can smoothly eat chicken, high TikTok, and call for idols online.

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Here are some ways to optimize the layout of wireless routers to get a stronger Wi-Fi signal.

Central Location***

Most routers have antennas that emit signals in all directions, so it is important to consider signal strength in terms of radius. If our router is close to the wall of a neighbor's apartment, they will pick up some of our signal. Therefore, we can try to place the router in the most central location in the home, without considering the limitations of desktop computers and home modems. This way, the signal strength emitted by the router can be spread out in all directions with the same strength.

Radio waves are usually scattered and directed toward the ground. If the house is a villa or duplex, it is recommended to place the router on the second floor. It has been proven to be effective.

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Avoid unstoppable obstacles

Wi-Fi signals travel more easily in an unobstructed space than in a space blocked by walls. This is because radio waves can penetrate walls, but the thicker the wall, the weaker the signal. If your home has reinforced brick or concrete walls, the signal will be completely absorbed by the wall and lose strength as it passes through. The same is true for water; a large fish tank in your home will also create a lot of resistance to wireless signals.

Built-in enclosed spaces such as cabinets can also interfere with signals. The router in my home is placed in a small cabinet in the living room by my father, under the pretext of not affecting the overall appearance of the decoration. However, the weak Wi-Fi signal is unbearable.

Also avoid metal and mirrors, as these materials actually reflect radio waves, so try not to place your router behind your TV or in the bathroom.

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Stay away from signal interference sources

Microwave ovens are not good company when we are fighting potential Wi-Fi buffering signals. Microwaves and wireless routers use the same 2.4GHz slice of the electromagnetic spectrum. When the microwave oven is in use, it will interfere with our Wi-Fi signal. In addition, metal objects absorb the signal, and metal refrigerators, stoves, and other kitchen appliances can cause interference, so it is best to place the router outside the kitchen. Of course, the same frequency also applies to wireless phones.

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Antenna direction

The antenna is the part of the router that transmits and receives signals. The antenna can usually swing left and right or rotate. The correct placement should be as shown in the figure below.

It's not uncommon for the antenna on a Wi-Fi router to be removable, and if that's the case, you can go to a store and buy a new one that's better for signal strength.

Summarize

The router should be placed in an open area in the center of the house, away from corners, metal, mirrors, microwave ovens, cordless phones, Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, etc.; choose a higher place to place the router so that the signal can radiate downward, reducing obstructions and signal blind spots; choose an antenna with good signal strength and adjust the position and direction of the antenna.