Wi-Fi speed can be instantly improved with ‘coffee table trick’ that lets your router ‘breathe’ and it’s totally free
IF you’re struggling with slow Wi-Fi speed at home, a simple coffee table trick could save you.
You might just need to do some rearranging to free up a table at home.
According to the experts at All Connect, relocating your router to a coffee table that’s central in the home can help you out.
The All Connect website advises to put your router “on a small coffee table placed strategically in a central hallway or living space.”
Being able to do this will depend on your home layout but the more central you can get your router the better.
That gives it the best chance of reaching all the devices spread out around your home.
Having a router too close to a window or in a corner isn’t always efficient as some of its Wi-Fi signals can leak away from your home.
The device is generally better when raised off the ground.
That’s unless you’re planning to put your router on a second floor so that signals are sent downstairs.
You also need to consider what materials you’re placing your router next to.
Putting the device alone on a wooden coffee table shouldn’t disrupt its signal.
However, having other devices on the table could slow your Wi-Fi down.
This can happen if the nearby gadgets are emitting competing signals.
Baby monitors and Bluetooth speakers can disrupt your Wi-Fi.
The same can be said for other smart home gadgets and microwaves.
To be on the safe side, keep your router in its own space free from clutter.