Router placement guide for best streaming performance

[CarlDigital]

Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.

 

[DVR_Dan]

Router placement is underestimated. Location matters more than most people think.

 

[AppWizard]

Central location in the home is the first rule.

 

[RonaldFix]

Elevated placement also helps. On a shelf or mounted high.

 

[MaryLogin]

Why elevated placement?

 

[KarenStream]

Wi-Fi signals spread more horizontally. Elevated router covers more floor area.

 

[SuzieQ_Tech]

Avoid corners, closets, and behind large metal objects.

 

[AmyApps]

Microwaves and 2.4GHz cordless phones interfere with Wi-Fi.

 

[BobWifi]

My microwave is next to my router. That explains a lot.

 

[SteveLogin]

Move the router away from microwaves. Use 5GHz band which is less affected.

 

[SmartTVGuru]

Concrete walls block Wi-Fi much more than drywall.

 

[CarlaStream]

My house has brick interior walls. Even 5GHz struggles.

 

[DaveStreamer]

For brick/concrete homes: consider mesh Wi-Fi or MoCA.

 

[CindyApps]

Mesh Wi-Fi solved my multi-room coverage problem.

 

[mark_wifi]

The visual diagram in this guide is very helpful. Shows clearly.

 

[jake_m]

Sharing this guide with my family. They've been blaming the ISP but it's router placement.