Keep your router off the floor and more than 4 ft above it. Wi-Fi radio signals radiate out in line of sight, very much like sound waves. This means if your router is on the floor the signals have to travel through many more obstructions. Similar to sound waves, beds, sofas, and heavy furniture will dampen the signals. Placing the router higher up reduces the number obstacle interfering with the signal and gives the router a better line of site. We recommend a minimum of 4 ft high, but higher is better. Razer Sila should be placed horizontally as there is a metal heatsink in the base that
can shield signals.
Locate the router as central as possible with as much line of sight to wherever you sit or use the internet the most. This is the ideal situation but is often not possible in many homes. Avoid putting it in a closet as you are now surrounding the router with absorbent materials that will compromise the Wi-Fi signal right from the main source. In multi-story homes, try to place the routers near the stairwell openings in the floor.
Be sure the router signal is not blocked by any major obstructions like concrete walls, ceramic tile or other major absorbers to any areas you plan to use a lot. While RF and sound do not propagate identically, it is useful to think of your router as a speaker. Place it where the “sound” can travel down open spaces (hallways and stairwells) and position it so that it does not need to travel through more than 3-4 walls of modern construction.
Avoid surrounding it with metal objects. Metal dissipates electromagnetic energy quite effectively. Although kitchens are often central to the home. The kitchen is not the best place for your router due to the many absorbent materials and electrical interference from many of the appliances.
Ensure signal does not pass through thick walls: Dense walls, especially those using concrete will significantly reduce the signal. For optimum Wi-Fi propagation and coverage, make sure the signal does not need to pass through thick walls to reach any high usage areas.
Keep router as close to main areas as possible: The Wi-Fi coverage and signal propagation will benefit from being as close to the main areas of use as possible. Path loss from the distance the signal travels will be minimized and in addition to this, the signal will need to travel through fewer obstacles.
