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When you buy a router, you may be confused about the best place to put your router for the best performance. This article will give you a few tips.
To better understand how a router's wireless works, it's important to first understand how antenna signals are transmitted.
In general, our antenna signals are radiated vertically and outward from the antenna. Therefore, in order for our antenna signal to be able to transmit better, we need to pay attention to the following problems when placing the router.
(Left) Scenarios that are not suitable for common level use
(Right) The router has better wireless coverage with horizontal use
Tip 1. Place your wireless router in a central location.
The router's impact on network speed is critical, so keep your router as close to the center of the room as possible. Let it cover the surrounding signal as evenly as possible so that the signal can be maximized. If your wireless router is against an outside wall of your home, the signal will be weak on the other side of your home.
Tip 2. Put your wireless router at a certain height
It is better to place the wireless router on a table or shelf and keep it at a certain height so that the omnidirectional antenna's transmitting ability can be utilized.
According to our actual situation, we suggest that the table should be about 1-1.5 ft so that the signal of the router is on the same horizontal plane as the equipment you usually use.
Actual test case sharing:
For an actual height test, we placed the router at a height of 6 ft.
On Android, when we use the at a normal height On Android, when we hold the up to a 6 feet level
On iOS, when we use the at a normal height On iOS, when we hold the up to a 6ft level
The device will get a stronger wireless signal when it&#;s at the same altitude as the router.
Note: The smaller negative number is better performance, eg, the Signal Strength -32 will be better than the Signal Strength -50.
Tip 3. Pay attention to your wireless router&#;s antennas.
As we know, our antenna signals are radiated vertically and outward. If you only need to use it on the first floor of your home, we recommend you place antennas vertically, so that the antenna coverage can achieve the best on the same level.
If you need to go upstairs or downstairs in your home, and the wireless needs to cover different floors, we suggest that you turn on the antenna at an Angle of 30°.
Actual test case sharing:
We did a test on the effect of antenna placement on horizontal radio. If your router needs to be hung on the wall for use.
The antenna is placed vertically and then the wireless signal strength is received by the iPhone in the horizontal plane. (Signal Strength -26)
The antenna is tilted forward at an Angle of 45°. (Signal Strength -35)
The antenna is completely horizontal. (Signal Strength -39)
So, if you only need to use it on the first floor in your home, or hanging on the wall to use the router in a horizontal direction, we recommend that you put the router antenna vertically.
Considering various requirements, we recommend the following antenna placement methods.
What&#;s more, for AX and other products whose antenna cannot change direction, we do not recommend you to mount it on the wall. Because it is not conducive to wireless model transmission in the horizontal direction.
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Tip 4. Stay away from high-powered appliances
When the router transmitting signals, the high-power electrical appliances, and iron products may cause interference to Wi-Fi, so try to avoid microwave oven, weak current box, TV, and other electrical appliances.
Tip 5. Avoid obstructions
In order to keep it neat, a lot of friends put the router in a cabinet. Putting it in the cabinet will block the signal, the overall signal will be weakened. Besides, the position of the router should not pass through too many walls, because the walls are made of concrete, which is very strong in shielding the router's signals. The closer your wireless router is to these obstructions, the more severe the interference, and the weaker your connection will be.
Tip 6. Avoid overexposed areas
Keep it as cool as possible. Because the long-term sun exposure will cause damage to the router, which will affect the stability and the network speed.
Note: If you want to hang it on the wall, make sure it doesn't shake or fade, because if the device is hit, it may be damaged and it won't work properly.
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Few things are more frustrating than slow Wi-Fi. It's a massive headache if you work from home, are trying to install smart home gadgets or just want to unwind with some Netflix at the end of the day. So what can you do if your Wi-Fi always seems to be unstable, regardless of what internet service provider you have or how many devices are connected?
There's a simple way to optimize your Wi-Fi network that only takes a few minutes. There are a lot of factors that determine internet speeds, and while there are a few tricks or guidelines you can follow to improve the overall wireless speeds and coverage in your home, one of the most crucial factors is the location of your router. And the best place is not always where the technician sets it up.
So whether you're hosting a viewing party or watching The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version) on a loop, keep reading to learn about the best place in your home for your router and other tricks for faster Wi-Fi. You can also check out our picks for the best Wi-Fi 6 routers, the best mesh routers and the best Wi-Fi extenders. (If you have a mesh router, check out our guide for where and how to set that up correctly, too.)
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First things first: It all starts with choosing the right router or other equipment. Not all routers are the same and the size and layout of your home will determine what type of wireless network you need.
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For most apartments and smaller homes (under 1,500 square feet), a single wireless access point should suffice. That said, if your router is several years old, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer model with support for 802.11ax, or Wi-Fi 6. That's the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology, and it'll give you the fastest wireless speeds possible and the best overall coverage.
For bigger, multilevel homes, it's worth considering making the upgrade to a mesh network to offer consistent coverage throughout the entire house. Once the main access point is installed, if you find a far corner of your home doesn't have solid wireless coverage, just add another node to that area. Problem solved.
To learn more, check out our list of the best mesh routers of the year (our top pick is the TP-Link Deco W). If you need some additional guidance, consult our router buying guide.
Just remember: Regardless of whether you have a single access point or a mesh network, where you place the primary access point still matters.
Check out all of the different routers available to you: Wi-Fi routers, mesh networks and more.
When you first move into a new home or apartment, the modem is usually installed along the wall in one of the far reaches of the house. This is simply because that is where the line comes into the house and the technician's job is to set up the connection -- not optimize your network. That part is on you.
It's tempting to just leave everything where the technician set it up. But it's unlikely that this is an optimal location to have your router.
Routers send the signal out in all directions, so if it's left in the corner of your home, a significant percentage of your wireless coverage is being sent outside your home. That's why your best bet is to move the router to a central location to optimize the signal.
Installing a router across the house from the modem may prove troublesome. It may require manually running an especially long Ethernet cable under the floor or along the bottom of your walls or enlisting the help of power line network adapters, which use your home's electrical wiring to pass an internet signal from point to point. But the improved wireless coverage will be worth it.
Routers tend to spread their strongest signals downward, so it's best to mount the router as high as possible to maximize coverage. Try placing it high on a bookshelf or mounting it on the wall in an inconspicuous place.
Search online, and you'll find lots of custom wall mounts built for specific routers, like this stick-up mount for the Eero Pro 6 mesh router. If you're struggling to find a good, elevated spot, something like that could be a great solution.
Try to pick a location that's away from other electronics and large metal objects. The more walls, large obstructions and electronics near your router, the higher the chances are that something will interfere with the signal.
One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. You'll also want to be careful not to stick your router behind a large TV, which can cause electronic interference while also physically blocking or disrupting the signal.
Along with electronics, keep an eye out for bulky furniture that might be limiting the signal's reach. Wi-Fi doesn't travel well through water, for instance, so if you have an aquarium in your home, try to avoid situations where it'll be in between your router and the device that needs to connect.
Some routers have no antennas at all, but some have up to eight. These antennas help direct the signal. If there are two or more antennas on your router, don't position them all in the same direction.
Instead, make them perpendicular to one another -- position one horizontally and the other vertically. Or slightly change the position of all the antennas to cover a wide range of angles. You might have to experiment a bit to find the most effective configuration.
The signal from each of those antennas will come out like a wave traveling in all directions, and that wave will be perpendicular to the antenna itself, so a vertical antenna is going to be more helpful in single story homes, while a horizontal or angled antenna is going to put out a signal that travels upward, which might be more useful in a multistory home.
Wi-Fi mapping software like NetSpot can help you visualize the strength of your network, making it easier to address the weak spots.
In worst-case scenario situations, it may prove useful to map out the signal in your home to see where there might be gaps or problems areas in your coverage. Several years ago, we used NetSpot software to map out the signal strength throughout the CNET Smart Home -- in the end, we got a great look at the weak spots in our Wi-Fi network, which helped us shore things up by moving our hardware to more optimal locations.
If you're considering upgrading your router, be sure to check out CNET's picks for best routers. For homes with children, make sure to explore the parental controls of your router, too.
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