People are just realizing Wi-Fi router speed is killed by common material that we all have at home – 3 items to move now

YOUR Wi-Fi router can be temperamental and where you position it really affects the speed.

To get the most out of your router you should keep it away from objects made of metal.

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This common material can be found in a lot of homes.

If you have your Wi-Fi router near any metal objects it’s worth moving the router or the items further away.

Your router emits radio waves and these are electromagnetic.

That means metal can absorb them and reduce the strength of your Wi-Fi.

Even mirrors are culprits when it comes to radio wave absorption.

Some especially large wall mirrors can impact connectivity as the mirror is made up of a thin coat of metal which may cause interference to the hub.

It’s best to keep your router away from larger mirrors, your TV, and the microwave.

One of the biggest offenders for dampening your web speeds is the microwave.

It gives off a tonne of electromagnetic radiation that can interfere with your router’s signals.

Even if you’re not using it, microwaves still contain metal.

The same goes for your TV, which will not be made of a material that’s conducive to good Wi-Fi speeds.

GOOD PLACES TO PUT YOUR WI-FI ROUTER

You should put your Wi-Fi router as central in your home as possible.

Generally, you should keep it in an open area that’s raised off the ground.

Always make sure your router is plugged into the master socket rather than an extension cable so it works faster.

This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk