Where should I place my router?

The answer

Place your router in a central, open and raised spot, such as a shelf or table, near where you use devices most. Keep it away from thick walls, large metal objects, mirrors and aquariums, and a little away from microwave ovens, cordless phones and baby monitors that can interfere on 2.4 GHz. Avoid the floor, a corner or a closed cabinet, because a router in a corner sends half its signal outside. Good placement is often the cheapest way to improve coverage.