Boost Your WiFi Speed: Why Router Placement Matters More Than You Think

• Experts like TP-Link, Netgear, and Linksys advise placing Wi-Fi routers 1-1.5 feet up for optimal signal strength and speed.
• Omnidirectional antennas spread signals horizontally; elevated placement prevents signal waste downwards into furniture and floors, ensuring better coverage.
• Height reduces obstructions from furniture, metal objects, and electronics, giving signals a clearer path and increasing range.
• Matching router height with devices (phones, laptops) ensures direct and strong signal reception, significantly improving performance.
• In multi-story homes, a high-placed router on the first floor provides superior signal reach to upper levels, preventing weak spots.