How To Hang Wall Routers

Step 2 place the router on a sturdy solid surface and orient the sim access panel up to gain access.

How to hang wall routers.

Some routers have wall anchors on the back so that you can mount the router on a wall. Try placing it high on a bookshelf or mounting it on the wall in an inconspicuous. Your router s location can affect wireless connections. Wifi routers are built with antennae designed.

If it s meant to sit horizontally don t try to wedge it into a bookcase vertically or hang it vertically on the wall. The following instructions explain how. Ensure that any installed antennas are oriented appropriately to avoid damage. Note that your router might look a little different from the generic router used in the illustrations.

Your router is likely to have what is known as a non routable internal ip address such as 192 168 1 1 or 10 0 0 1. To make sure your router has a built in firewall open a browser window and log into your router s administrative console by typing in the router s ip address. Routers tend to spread signal downward so it s best to mount the router as high as possible to maximize coverage. Step 3 remove the sim access panel being held in place by four 6 32 screws.