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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Lola Houlton

The 6 worst places for your WiFi router – these home 'dead zones' will hamper your connection

Wifi box in black room.

A reliable Wi-Fi connection is essential for everything from browsing the web to streaming your favorite TV shows or working from home. However, many of us unknowingly hamper our Wi-Fi routers' performance by keeping them in less-than-ideal locations within our homes. 

If you are experiencing poor signal strength, slow speeds, and connectivity problems, it might be time to reassess your router's placement. Where you position your WiFi router makes a big difference in how well it performs throughout your home, so by understanding what not to do, you can get wise about your WiFi to avoid bad connection and make your WiFi faster. 

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