Wi-Fi router in a modern living room — Practical router placement and coverage improvements for a typical home.

Wi-Fi guide

Improve Wi-Fi before buying the most expensive router.

Measure first

Test beside the router and in each problem room using the same device. This tells you whether the issue is local coverage or the upstream internet connection.

Connected home Wi-Fi devices — Coverage decisions should account for the whole home, not only the router itself.

Fix placement

Use an open, elevated, central location when practical. Avoid cabinets and large metal obstacles.

Use mesh carefully

A wireless mesh node needs a strong backhaul. Place it between the good coverage area and the dead zone, not inside the dead zone itself.