WiFi signal got weaker after moving your router
Router placement matters a lot. Moving it into a closet or corner weakens the signal. Move the router to a central, high location like a shelf on a wall in the middle of your house.
WiFi signals travel through walls but get blocked by solid objects. Putting your router in a closet, basement, or corner of the house blocks the signal from reaching everywhere. Moving it to a central location and up high. Like on a high shelf in the middle of the house.
Risk: Low
⏱ 5–15 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Have a phone or device ready to check signal strength as you move through your house
- ✓Know where the router currently is located and whether it's on the floor or at a high location
- ✓Identify which room has the weakest signal so you can test the fix
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Putting the router on the floor thinking it needs to be at human level. Routers work better up high
- Hiding the router to make it look better. Putting it in a cabinet makes WiFi worse
- Not restarting the router after moving it. Wait 30 seconds for it to power back on
Signs you need professional help
- You've moved the router to a central, high location and signal is still weak everywhere Some rooms still have dead zones even after repositioning You need help determining the best location in your home for the router
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