"Where should I place the routers?"

Before buying more routers, grab your phone and walk around. Where does the signal drop? Where do people actually gather? Where are the power outlets?

Placing access points is part science, part common sense:

• High up is better — mount routers on walls or ceilings, not on desks
• Central is better — place them where they can radiate in all directions
• Walls are the enemy — every wall, especially concrete, weakens the signal
• People gather in specific spots — classrooms, meeting rooms, courtyards. Cover those first