Router Installation & WiFi Setup

Getting your router in the right position makes a dramatic difference to WiFi coverage throughout your home or office. Here are the key principles we follow on every installation.

Central Location

WiFi signal radiates in all directions. Placing the router as centrally as possible ensures all rooms are within range. Most modern routers have enough range to completely cover a moderately sized home from a central position.

Minimise Obstructions

Materials like metal, stone, water, and tile can severely weaken or block WiFi signals. Avoid placing the router behind large objects. The ideal situation is a direct line of sight between router and device, or passing through the fewest possible walls.

Elevate the Router

Raising the router off the ground helps avoid furniture blocking the signal and prevents it transmitting straight into the floor. In two-storey homes, place the router near the ceiling on the first floor or near the floor on the second.

Avoid Electronics

TVs, computers, and especially microwaves can interfere with WiFi. Microwave radiation is close to the wavelength of WiFi signals — keeping them apart prevents significant performance loss.<