Experts weigh in on 1 room to never put Wi-Fi router in

There are good and bad places to put your Wi-Fi router and one room in your home might be the worst one. Experts have shared their top tips on Wi-Fi router placement, explaining the issues you can face when your router is placed in an unfavourable location. Many things affect how your Wi-Fi router performs, from thick walls blocking the signal to appliances absorbing the radio waves. One room could be the worst of all for Wi-Fi disturbances.

Experts at PlusNet have revealed that you shouldn't place your Wi-Fi router in the kitchen. For some, this might be the place where they can get their Wi-Fi router off the ground and in a decent location out in the open. However, there are other things in your kitchen that can cause major issues. And nothing is more frustrating than slow or dead Wi-Fi when you are trying to work, stream or make a call.

The kitchen poses many issues for your router. Firstly, there is the risk of spillages and damage to your router. The kitchen is where things are cooked, after all.

But that isn't even the main issue. Your kitchen has many appliances in it, some of which seriously disrupt a router's job when trying to deliver good-quality internet speeds. Metal materials, whether from a microwave, a fridge or an oven, can disrupt your signal.

Microwaves in particular can be a nuisance for a Wi-Fi router. This is because microwaves and routers work on the same radio waves to do their jobs, so microwaves disrupt a router in its efforts to deliver good Wi-Fi.

Additionally, if you have a baby monitor or a smart speaker, such as an Amazon Alexa or a Google Home, your Wi-Fi can be disrupted in ways similar to that of the microwave.

Some people don't realise how important it is to place your Wi-Fi router in a good location. If it is tucked away in a corner, especially if it is on the floor, then your signal may be seriously impacted. You are supposed to keep it out in the open so it can distribute signals more effectively.