People are just realizing there are three top places to put Wi-Fi routers for much faster speeds – the first is upstairs

IF your Wi-Fi router is slow, try moving it to one of the most recommended spots to see if you get a free speed boost.

Putting your router in the best position for your home layout can make a big difference.

According to the experts at , there are three top spots to try putting your router in.

We've rounded them up below and highlighted any exceptions.

ON THE MANTLE

The first place All Connect recommends is: "On a mantle in a central living room or family room."

It's great to have your router as central as possible in the home.

If you use most of your gadgets in the living room then having the Wi-Fi router in there could increase speed.

Just make sure signal-blocking items like metal objects, wireless speakers, or baby monitors are not also on the mantle.

The next recommended spot also involves keeping the router central.

All Connect says to put your device: "On a small coffee table placed strategically in a central hallway or living space."

The one exception to the floor rule is when you live in a home with two stories or more.

If that's the case, you may find putting it on the floor upstairs sends signals down below as well as to devices on the top floor.

All Connect says to put the router: "On the second-floor landing if you don’t have a basement."

Bear in mind that underfloor heating or reinforced concrete in walls can ruin your Wi-Fi signal.

You need to make sure the signals can penetrate any material you put the router next to.

Topics