Routers aren’t made to be hidden
We get it. Most internet equipment falls short of being fashionably decorative. But unfortunately, tucking your router inside a cabinet, behind the TV, or stuffed in a closet could be quietly working against everything your Sprout Fiber Internet connection was built to deliver.
Poor router placement doesn’t just slow things down, it can also mean buffering in the middle of a movie, dropped video calls at the worst possible moment, and yes, that lag that costs you the game right when it counts most.
You want to make sure your great connection reaches every corner of your home
Trust the pros. Your Sprout Fiber Internet connection is fast and dependable by design, and the technician selected a router location to provide the best possible Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. While it might be tempting to move it or tuck it out of sight, we recommend leaving it right where it is.
Give it some breathing room. It’s good to know – routers work best when out in the open, in a central location, and not buried behind furniture or wedged against a wall. The more air around it, the better your signal can spread throughout the house.
Keep it away from signal eaters. Microwaves, cordless phones, and other household appliances can interfere with your Wi-Fi signal in ways you might not even notice. A little distance between your router and those appliances goes a long way toward keeping your connection clean and consistent.
Sprout is here to help!
We’re here to provide an unbeatable Wi-Fi experience, so please let us know if you’re not getting the signal you want. Give us a call at (256) 737-3200 or connect with us on our Contact page if you have questions.