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Your Mesh Router Is in the Wrong Spot. How to Finally Overcome Wi-Fi Dead Zones - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Avoid these router placement mistakes to boost your home network speed without buying new equipment. Looking for faster Wi-Fi speeds at home? The solution might be simpler than you think. Fed up with weak Wi-Fi speeds around the house? There are all sorts of issues that can slow a connection down, but one of the most common pitfalls is poor router placement. That goes double or even triple for mesh routers that use multiple devices, any one of which could cause issues if placed incorrectly. Sure, stashing that router in a drawer or tucking that extender behind the TV might keep things looking tidy, but it’ll also tank your system’s ability to deliver a strong, reliable Wi-Fi signal. It’s one of the key takeaways from the years I’ve spent testing Wi-Fi hardware: Location matters. The good news? Boosting your home’s speeds and eliminating dead zones might be as simple as moving your router or mesh s

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