Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s signal. WiFi access points
are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.
Position your router according to the following guidelines:
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Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and within line
of sight to your WiFi devices.
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Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
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Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your
other devices.
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Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
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Ceiling fans
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Home security systems
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Microwaves
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Computers
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Base of a cordless phone
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2.4 GHz cordless phone
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Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these:
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Solid metal door
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Aluminum studs
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Fish tanks
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Mirrors
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Brick
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Concrete
Cable Your Router
To cable your router:
1.
Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.
If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
2.
Plug in and turn on your modem.
If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.
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