Raise it and open the path
Routers usually perform better away from the floor, thick cabinets, metal objects, and crowded power strips.
Separate coverage from speed
If speed near the router is strong but drops in a specific room, better placement or a wired backhaul may help more than a faster broadband plan.
Map the awkward rooms
A simple room map with signal notes can reveal whether one mesh node, a cable route, or a router move is the sensible fix.
Before you buy or book anything
- Record which rooms and devices are affected.
- Test with one known-good cable or one known-good location.
- Keep affiliate buying decisions separate from basic troubleshooting.