The best place to put your router is in an unobstructed location. A space free from obstruction ensures you get the strongest Wi-Fi signals in your home or business environment. The right router placement gives you the best internet usage experience, so you get the value for your money.
Where Should I Have My Wi-Fi Router Placed?
When Tonycomm Group LTD’s technical team comes to your home or business to install wireless internet, they’ll first survey your area to determine the right spot for the Wi-Fi router. We carry out the survey to ensure you get reliable internet connection once the setup is complete.
Our preference is a central location free from obstructive objects. We place the router away from certain electronics to prevent Wi-Fi signal interference, and then we elevate it from the floor to enhance Wi-Fi range.
It doesn’t matter if you operate in a small or large environment. Our technical team will find the right spot for your Wi-Fi router and do the installation according to our operation standards.
Wi-Fi Router Placement Guidelines
We have to get the Wi-Fi router placement right to give you the best internet usage experience. We consider elements such as walls, water, and other electronic devices, as these can affect Wi-Fi signals in your home or business.
Below are the guidelines we use for router placement:
1. Central Location
Wi-Fi routers use beamforming technology to send wireless internet signals in all directions. Accordingly, the router has to be in a central location to reduce the distance from your devices and enhance better signal reception.
Alternatively, you can place the router near the corner of a wall if you have your devices close to the wall.
We also consider the height when setting up a Wi-Fi router for you. For the best results, we raise the router a few feet above the ground because wireless signals travel downwards.
2. Other Electronic Devices
Electronic devices such as Bluetooth headphones, baby monitors, microwave ovens, and cordless phones use the 2.4GHz band, the exact same band used by Wi-Fi routers for communication.
Placing the Wi-Fi router near such electronic devices undoubtedly cause signal interference, making to get the best internet usage experience.
During installation, we move the router as far away from these electronic devices as possible to keep your network from losing Wi-Fi connection.
3. Concrete & Brick Walls
Concrete and brick walls weaken Wi-Fi signals despite the power of the beamforming technology.
Switch to a mesh network or buy a Wi-Fi range extender if you notice you get weak signals due to concrete or brick wall obstruction, especially if you live in a bigger house.
4. Antenna Adjustments and Orientation
We don’t recommend having the antennas facing the same direction. Have them in a mix of horizontal and vertical direction instead. Keep the router’s orientation exactly as recommended. If your TP-Link router sits horizontally, don’t adjust it to a vertical position.
Does Tonycomm Group LTD Setup Wi-Fi Internet?
Tonycomm Group LTD can set up a Wi-Fi internet for you upon request. All you have to do is to get in touch with our customer support team on 0110345166. When you contact us, let us know you would like to buy an unlimited internet subscription from our company.
How Much Is TCOM Wireless Internet Per Month?
TCOM internet is the most affordable option in Nakuru, Kenya. Our internet packagesstart for as low as Kshs. 1,500 per month for home and Kshs. 2,000 for business.
Does Your Tonycomm Group LTD Wireless Internet Installation Include Equipment?
You can buy the equipment yourself or order them from Tonycomm Group LDT. The cost of the equipment varies based on the brand, current exchange rates, and tax bracket. Get in touch with us on 0110345166 for more information.
Where Should I Place a Router if I Live in a Big House?
The best place to position a router is far from obstruction. When our experts come to your home or business for installation, they’ll look for a raise, distraction-free spot to position the router. We do so to give you the best user experience possible.
When Should I Replace My Wi-Fi Router?
You should replace your current Wi-Fi router with a new one if the speeds it delivers are lower than the internet plan you paid for. Additional assignments you need to get a new router include continuous drops in signals, device incompatibility, and equipment malfunction.
Should I Buy a Wi-Fi Range Extender?
Whether or not to buy a Wi-Fi range extender comes down to personal preferences and needs. You may need to invest in a good Wi-Fi extender if you don’t get good Wi-Fi coverage in some parts of your home or if your router keeps dropping off the wireless signals.
