With fixed-wireless internet, where you place your router matters twice: once for the signal coming in from the tower, and again for the Wi-Fi going out to your devices. A few minutes of experimenting can noticeably improve your speeds.
Start near a window
Windows let cellular signal through far better than walls or roofs. Try a window on the side of your home facing open space rather than hills or dense trees.
Go high
An upper floor or a high shelf usually beats a basement or floor-level spot. Height helps the router see over obstacles.
Keep it in the open
• Avoid closets, cabinets, and spots behind TVs
• Keep it away from metal surfaces, appliances, and fish tanks
• Give it a little breathing room so it stays cool
Think about your devices, too
Once you’ve found a spot with good signal, check Wi-Fi coverage in the rooms you use most. For larger homes, DRB Pro and DRB Elite support whole-home mesh. Game consoles and TVs can also connect with an ethernet cable for the most stable connection.
Try a few spots
Run a quick speed test in two or three locations and keep the one that wins. Need help? Call us at (724) 638-7310 — our local team is happy to walk you through it.