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Where's the best spot for your home Wi-Fi router?

Toward the middle of the home, up high, away from corners and big obstacles.

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  1. On the floor in a corner closet
  2. Inside a metal cabinet to protect it
  3. Near the middle of the home, up high ✔

Why: Wi-Fi spreads out in all directions, and walls and metal block it. Microsoft says move the router toward the middle of your home and higher if possible. Corners and desks weaken the signal.

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Answer: Near the middle of the home, up high. Wi-Fi spreads out in all directions, and walls and metal block it. Microsoft says move the router toward the middle of your home and higher if possible. Corners and desks weaken the signal.

  1. Wi-Fi and your home layout (Microsoft Support) support.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows/Experience/Connectivity-Networking/wi-fi-and-your-home-layout
    Move the access point towards the middle of your home or room if you can, and higher if possible.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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