Place the router in an open, ventilated position that provides a reasonable path to the devices using it. A cupboard or floor-level corner can make wireless coverage harder even when the internet service itself is healthy.
Consider the whole home
Moving the router beside one television may weaken coverage elsewhere. Start with a central practical position, clear of large metal objects and dense obstructions. Keep its power and internet connections secure, and respect the manufacturer's placement instructions.
Test the difficult seat
Measure beside the player, not just beside the router. The viewing device may be several walls away and have a smaller antenna than your phone. Compare playback during an ordinary busy evening rather than an empty-house test alone.
Choose an access point when needed
If the layout leaves an unavoidable dead spot, a properly positioned access point may help more than repeated router restarts. Establish whether it will use a wired or wireless backhaul before buying equipment; that connection affects the improvement available.
