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Where to Put Your Wireless Router
Posted at 00:24, 13/05/2008 by LauraWilliams
Not all router locations are created equal. To get the strongest signal strength and best connection, follow Microsoft’s suggestions (more tips on the site):
  • Position your wireless router in a central location. Avoid placing your router next to an outside wall of your home. Most router antennas are omni-directional. This means that the signal radiates from the antenna in all directions equally. Place the router as close to the center of your home as you can to increase the strength of your wireless signal throughout your home.
  • Move the wireless router off of the floor and away from walls and metal objects, such as metal file cabinets. Putting your router on the floor, or next to walls or metal objects, can diminish the signal strength, because the router's signal is broadcast in the shape of a sphere. The fewer physical obstructions between your computer and the router's signal, the more likely that you'll be using the router's full signal strength. This means a stronger Internet connection from greater distances in your home. For more information, see 10 tips for improving your wireless network.
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