Wifi router mounting questsions

[momeNt]

I have AT&T gigabit which comes in through my basement, I am using the included router but want to get extra wifi strength in certain rooms on the first floor.

The router I plan to use to extend the signal is a TP-Link C7 AC1750. My question is should I mount it upside down to the first floor floorboards between the joists, or should I put a small shelf between two joists and mount it right side up?

Is having it boxed in between joists going to hurt the signal vs having it mounted lets say 2 feet below the joists against the wall?

 

[mnewsham]

TP-Link C7 AC1750

It's got directional antennas, so just make sure they're pointed in the right direction you want your signal.


And yes, 5Ghz is highly susceptible to interference from solid objects (walls, appliances, etc). So if you want the best signal, unobstructed is going to be far better than tucked away or hidden under the floor.

 

[mv2devnull]

Is the use of a "router" for providing wifi somehow better than the use of an access point that has been designed for exactly one function: to provide wifi?

 

[mnewsham]

Is the use of a "router" for providing wifi somehow better than the use of an access point that has been designed for exactly one function: to provide wifi?

I personally prefer using access points with wired backhaul for the most stable performance and highest throughput throughout my house.

I can generally get at least 200mbps from anywhere in the house, and easily 300-400mbps in certain places.

Routers tend to have more functionality, but if that functionality isn't being used, you're just paying for extra features.

I use Unifi AC-AP Lite. On sale I paid $60.

 

[momeNt]

For the record, I already own the router from when I had different internet where the modem did not have wireless. Hence why I'm not getting an access point.