WiFi is slow or drops out upstairs
The router is too far away or the signal can't reach through the floor. Move the router up to a central location (like a shelf near the stairs or upper floor hallway) — this spreads signal evenly instead of having it all trapped downstairs. Raising the router up high (not in a corner or on the floor) gives 50% better signal upstairs.
WiFi signal gets weaker the farther it travels and the more walls and floors it goes through. When your router is in a basement or sitting on the floor, all the signal goes sideways through walls — very little goes up to the next floor. Moving the router to a higher, more central spot sends signal in all directions including up. This single change fixes most upstairs WiFi problems.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the router on the floor or buried in a cabinet thinking it doesn't matter — placement is the most important factor for WiFi range
- Putting the router in a corner and assuming it just doesn't reach upstairs when moving it to the center would fix it
- Not realizing that 5 GHz WiFi is available as an option for faster upstairs speeds
Signs you need professional help
- You've moved the router high and central and upstairs is still weak
- Multiple devices upstairs all have weak signal at the same time
- You need help choosing the right WiFi extender or mesh system for your home
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