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How to boost your Wi-Fi signal
Most weak Wi-Fi is a placement problem, not a plan problem. Start with the free fixes, then the upgrades that actually help.
Dev Patel · Networking editor
Published Jun 18, 2026 · Updated Jul 19, 2026 · 3 min read
A router placed in the open, central to the home. Click to edit this caption.
The short answer
Most Wi-Fi problems come down to placement and old hardware, not your plan. Move the router to a central, open spot, keep it off the floor and away from other electronics, switch to the 5 GHz band up close, and add a mesh system if a single router can't cover your home.
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Dev has set up Wi-Fi in more than 200 homes and tests every mesh system on the same floor plan for a fair coverage comparison, so his networking advice holds up in real houses.