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Home Wi-Fi router placement in 6 steps: central, elevated, ventilated

A practical six-step guide to locating your router near the center of active living areas, above floor level, in open air and away from interference.

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Wikimedia Commons · © Raimond Spekking / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons). TP-Link TL-WR841N-2920.jpg. Unmodified. Generic example, not placement demonstration. · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ↗

Before buying new hardware for weak Wi-Fi, check placement. TP-Link and ASUS recommend a central position, fewer obstructions and avoiding interference and sunlight. The cover shows an older TP-Link TL-WR841N, not a model-specific installation example.

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1. Mark the rooms where phones and laptops are used most. Within the limits of your incoming internet cable and power outlet, shortlist a location close to the center of those rooms.
2. Set the router on a stable, open shelf rather than the floor or a corner. Avoid enclosed TV cabinets, drawers and metal boxes that can obstruct signals and trap heat.
3. Keep some distance from thick walls, large metal furniture, refrigerators, microwaves and other potential interference sources. Results vary with the building and equipment.
4. Avoid direct sunlight, radiators, moisture and splashing water. Do not cover the housing with cloth or paper or block vents. Follow the actual model manual for ventilation clearance.
5. Photograph cable connections before moving anything. If needed, power off before relocating, use the manufacturer-approved power adapter and route cables to avoid trips.
6. Test connection stability and speed in the same rooms using the same device at comparable times. Follow your model's official guide for antenna or mesh changes; disconnect and seek support for suspected overheating or damage.

TP-Link KoreaWi-Fi 성능을 향상시키는 TP-Link 공유기 안테나 방향 및 배치 가이드 (6가지 팁) ↗Official Korean router placement guide: center, elevated location, obstacles, cabinets and appliances; antenna specifics depend on topology.TP-Link SupportIs it normal if my TP-Link devices feels warm? ↗Manufacturer warns against covering routers or enclosed spaces, operating electronics beneath them, direct heat, and using incorrect power adapters.ASUS SupportHow to improve reception of wireless(WiFi) signals ↗Independent manufacturer corroboration: centrally located routers away from metal, sunlight, interference and appliances.Wikimedia CommonsTP-Link TL-WR841N-2920.jpg ↗File author Raimond Spekking, original image inspected, CC BY-SA 4.0 specific credit requirements recorded.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia / technical ↗Commons hotlink permission is documented, separately from the file license; attribution remains required.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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