"Nearly every part of modern life depends on our connection to the internet. When my provider experiences an outage, everything grinds to a halt -- working remotely via VPN, streaming music on Spotify, and even using smart home devices. It's a stark reminder of how much we rely on the invisible network that keeps us connected. Almost every aspect of modern life is affected by our connectivity to the Web."
"It's always true that location is key. But your router's efficacy is also impacted by the size of your home and how far the router's signals can reach. A single wireless access point should be adequate for most apartments and smaller homes (1,500 square feet or less). Larger, multistory homes present a different challenge that can best be met by upgrading to a mesh network."
Router location strongly affects Wi‑Fi performance; placing the primary access point centrally and elevated improves coverage and reduces dead zones. Home size and layout determine whether a single access point suffices or whether long‑range routers, extenders, or a mesh network are necessary. Mesh networks use a main access point plus nodes distributed throughout the home to provide consistent coverage in large or multistory spaces. Long‑range routers and Wi‑Fi extenders can extend reach but do not replace careful placement of the primary unit. Electronic devices such as microwaves can disrupt signals and should be avoided near the router.
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