How to Boost Wi-Fi When You Can’t Move the Router

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Because your fibre line is fixed, but your Wi-Fi doesn’t have to be frustrating.

Let’s be honest: your router may not be placed where you ideally want it. It’s where the fibre installation was done—and that’s that. But there are ways to improve your Wi-Fi, even when the router’s not in the perfect spot.

Use a longer Ethernet cable (or a flat cable that tucks neatly)

If your router is connected to a Termination Point (the rectangle or square fibre box on the wall), you could replace the standard-length cable with a longer CAT6 Ethernet cable. These come in various lengths - up to 20m or more - and can be run along skirting boards or under carpets for a tidy look.

This option will allow you to move the router closer to where you actually use the internet, without messing with the fibre connection itself.

Try a mesh Wi-Fi system or extender

If a longer cable isn’t practical, a Wi-Fi mesh system or plug-in extender can help spread your signal evenly across your home. Mesh nodes work especially well in bigger houses or those with tricky layouts—one device stays near the router, and the others boost the signal elsewhere.

Bonus: you don’t need to rewire anything. Plug in, follow a setup app, done.

Pick the right band for your device

• 5GHz: Great for high-speed, short-distance use—streaming, gaming, or video calls in the same room as your router.
• 2.4GHz: Better for general coverage in rooms further away. It’s a bit slower, but more stable over distance.

Give your router a regular reboot

Seriously, it helps. Every week or two, turn it off for 30 seconds and power it back on. It clears small issues and applies updates that keep things running smoothly.