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IF your Wi-Fi has become sluggish it may be that your router doesn't like where you've placed it.
It's important to choose the right spot in your home so signals from your broadband can spread equally.
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But that's easier said than done given limited space and access to critical cables.
A USwitch.com expert has shared the best and worst places to put yours.
1. Avoid putting it in cupboards
WiFi routers aren't exactly works of art so it's only natural you probably want to hide them.
But stuffing it in a cupboard is the wrong way to go.
Broadband expert Nick Baker told The Sun: "It's probably the most common mistake.
"Keeping it in a cupboard, in a box under the stairs or tucked away means you're blocking most of your WiFi signal straight out."
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2. Pick a central location
Your router will push out Wi-Fi signals in all directions so keep it as central as possible is best.
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Somewhere like a windowsill is a bad idea, as all you're doing is sending signal outside where it's of little use.
3. Don't put it next to a fish tank
Fish tanks are an unexpected culprit for distorting your Wi-Fi signals.
So avoid putting yours near them at all costs.
"Only if you put the router there and put your fish tank in front of it," Nick said.
"If there's a fish tank in the room you'll be fine, it's not going absorb all your radio waves, it's just going to block it like any other piece of furniture."
4. Other electricals interfere
Things like your TV and microwave can disrupt the connection too.
So if yours is right next to the telly, best move it.
5. Stay away from radiators
Radiators are not only bad for the connection but also a massive hazard.
It can break your router and in extreme cases cause a fire.
6. Mirrors
Mirrors are another surprise Wi-Fi problem maker.
And we all have one.
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It's because of the thin coat of metal found in them, so best to stay away from them.
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