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Where should I place my router?

Updated April 2026

For the best Wi-Fi performance, place your router in a central location in your home, elevated on a shelf rather than on the floor. Keep it away from walls, metal objects, microwaves, baby monitors and fish tanks — all of which can interfere with the signal. If you have a large home or thick walls, ask us about Wi-Fi extenders or mesh systems.

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