Reposition the Router
If you’re trying to improve your Wi-Fi signal in your home, the physical location of the router matters.
Oftentimes, people hide their routers in a cabinet or a basement utility room because they aren’t visually appealing. As a consequence, signal strength suffers.
Wi-Fi signals travel in all directions, including downward. Ideally, the router is centrally located in the home in an elevated position, like a bookshelf. Avoid as many walls and other large obstructions as possible, and avoid placing the router near other electronics. Finally, if your router has antennas, they’re important. Point them in multiple directions.
Routers also have a limited footprint for coverage, and the fastest 5 GHz and 6 GHz signals don’t travel as far or penetrate solid objects nearly as well as the slower 2.4 GHz bands. If you have a larger house, you may want to consider investing in a Wi-Fi extender or a mesh Wi-Fi system to increase your fastest coverage.