Nowadays, every home has a Wi-Fi router, but despite this, complaints about internet speed persist. Interruption in video streaming, delay in opening webpages, and frequent network disconnection have become common problems. Many times, people consider it to be the company's poor service, but the real reason can also be the wrong location of the router inside the house and the things kept near it.

Glass and metal: The biggest enemy of the signal

Wi-Fi works on radio waves. If there are large mirrors near the router, the signal can reflect and change direction, and the coverage decreases. Similarly, metal (iron-steel) also blocks radio waves, which weakens the network. Therefore, the router should never be kept near glass or metal objects.

Interference from Bluetooth devices

Bluetooth devices like speakers, mice, and keyboards also affect Wi-Fi. Actually, both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi run on a 2.4 GHz frequency. In such a situation, interference increases, and the internet speed decreases. It would be better to keep Bluetooth gadgets at a distance from the router.

Do not keep the router in furniture or cupboards.

If the router is kept in a wooden rack or cupboard, then the signal does not come out properly. This weakens the coverage, and connectivity can be lost repeatedly. The router should always be installed in an open and high place so that the signal spreads equally in every direction.

Keep a distance from the kitchen and microwave.

Electronic devices kept in the kitchen also pose a threat to Wi-Fi. Especially the microwave, which runs on 2.4 GHz and leaks radiation. If the router is kept near it, the quality of the internet can deteriorate. Therefore, it is always better to place the router away from the kitchen and at the center point of the house.

The right placement will give you tremendous speed.
To get a fast speed of Wi-Fi, just taking a good plan is not enough. Where and how the router is placed is also equally important. If there are no things like glass, metal, Bluetooth devices, cupboards or microwave around it, then the speed of your net can really be like a rocket.

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