{"id":12093,"date":"2023-07-21T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=12093"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:17:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:17:17","slug":"where-should-i-put-my-router","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/where-should-i-put-my-router\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Should I Put My Router (Top 5 Tips for the Optimal Router Placement)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A <\/span>router<\/span><\/a> is one of the gadgets in your house that won\u2019t work well if you don\u2019t <\/span>place it properly<\/span><\/a>. That is why today we\u2019re bringing you the top 5 tips for optimal router placement. By following our tips, you will make the most of your router\u2019s features and have a <\/span>strong signal<\/span><\/a> throughout your house!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Where<\/p>\n

How Important is the Proper Placement of the Router?<\/h2>\n

So many people blame various <\/span>connection issues<\/span><\/a> on their internet providers. But, in many cases, the placement of the router is the main culprit for their problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

To put it simply, it\u2019s really important that you place your router properly. If you fail to do so, your signal can be much weaker and you may even experience <\/span>frequent loss of the internet connection<\/span><\/a>. That is why it\u2019s essential that you put some effort into finding the perfect location for your device. Once you do, you will see how much difference a few tweaks can make.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 5 Tips on Where to Put Your Router<\/h2>\n

1. Remove Large Objects<\/h3>\n

The space between the router and the device you\u2019re connecting to the internet should be as open as possible. So, it\u2019s best to remove any large pieces of furniture or appliances between the two devices. Big objects could disrupt the signal and make it weaker by the time it gets to you. Therefore, you should remove them if you can.<\/span><\/p>\n

In case you can\u2019t do that, you might want to consider moving your desk closer to the router. That way, you\u2019ll ensure that you have the strongest possible signal when you need it.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Get Rid of Interference<\/h3>\n

If you are using the <\/span>2.4 GHz band<\/span><\/a> for <\/span>your wireless network<\/span><\/a>, you should be mindful of the possible interference from other devices. For instance, Bluetooth gadgets run on the same frequency as your wireless network. Therefore, you may want to turn the Bluetooth feature off on all devices you are not using to <\/span>get a stronger wireless signal<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your microwave also works within the same frequency. In most cases, that won\u2019t cause any issues with your Wi-Fi. But, in case you suspect it does, you should make sure that you\u2019re not performing any activities that require a higher bandwidth while you\u2019re using your microwave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can switch to the <\/span>5 GHz band<\/span><\/a> if <\/span>your router supports the dual-band feature<\/span><\/a>. When a router has both frequencies available, they should show up in the list of available Wi-Fi networks as separate <\/span>Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a> names. You can simply click on the 5 GHz network and enter the password to connect.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have the 5 GHz band enabled on your router, but the device can emit that frequency, you\u2019ll have to enable it manually. You\u2019ll do that by <\/span>going to the router\u2019s configuration page<\/span><\/a> on your browser. Once you\u2019re there, you should enter <\/span>your username and password<\/span><\/a>. Then, you can go to the Wireless tab to change the Wi-Fi band <\/span>from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz<\/span><\/a>. You could then <\/span>restart your router<\/span><\/a> to make sure that the settings apply and <\/span>look for the 5 GHz on your phone<\/span><\/a> or PC.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wi-Fi Interference and How to Avoid It<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n