Router placement affects Wi-Fi signal strength and coverage more than expensive equipment. Put the router in central, ...

I’ve tried to treat these “wifi pucks” (what I call my Nest routers) as sculpture, worthy of shelf space ... are now designing wall and ceiling-mount routers. You’ll need a few items ...

You can also create your own art piece if you’re the artsy type. Mount your router to the wall using a narrow shelf or even just velcro strips and then hang the canvas over the front.

So it's generally a bad idea to place your WiFi router on the floor. Consider placing it on a high shelf or mounting it. Around six feet is a good height, if you're considering a wall mount.