Router placement checker
Use practical placement checks to improve home Wi-Fi before buying equipment.
Use case: Find free placement changes before spending on a new router or mesh system.
Router placement is a free intervention that can change coverage within minutes. This checker turns the common failure points into a short action list.
How to use this guide
- Move the router into an open, central position.
- Keep it away from metal, thick masonry and large appliances.
- Raise it where practical and keep antennas clear.
- Retest in the rooms that matter, not only beside the router.
Offers and commercial status
Affiliate integration pending. No advertiser offer is shown here until Prestige Access Limited has an approved relationship for this site and category. This page is editorial and useful without a referral.
Pricing and availability vary by address, eligibility and time. Last checked: 2026-07-31. Check the provider’s own terms before committing.
Methodology and limitations
We separate measured results, provider claims and editorial guidance. We do not promise savings or availability, and we do not treat a UK marker alone as proof that a programme is suitable.
Frequently asked questions
Should a router go in a cupboard?
Usually not. Enclosures and nearby metal can absorb or reflect the signal.
Disclosure: Circle Utility may earn commission from approved referrals in future. That does not change the methodology or the order in which free checks are presented.