Your Wi-Fi antennas are pointing the wrong way
Many people mistakenly position their Wi-Fi antennas in a way that creates dead zones in their homes. Instead of optimizing the signal, this common setup often directs the signal away from where it is needed most. To improve Wi-Fi coverage, antennas should be aligned according to the home's layout rather than for aesthetic appeal.
- ▪High-end Wi-Fi routers can cost over $200.
- ▪Positioning antennas outward at 45-degree angles can create dead zones.
- ▪Wi-Fi antennas radiate signals from their sides, not their tips.
- ▪Aligning antennas with the home's layout maximizes signal strength.
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