Summary

Nobody likes a patchy Wi-Fi signal around their house.

How Does the Angle of Your Antennas Improve the Signal?

The signal radiates in the shape ofa fat donutfrom all sides of the antenna.

A router.

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Technically speaking, angling your antennas won’t make your Wi-Fi signal faster and stronger.

Instead, it allows you to choose where to send the signal andoptimize your Wi-Fi coverage.

The tip of the antenna doesn’t point to where the signal goes.

The TP Link Archer C6 Wi-Fi Router with the antennas angled.

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The signal is emitted from the sides, so it’s actually the exact opposite.

It does exactly what it says on the tinit takes your current Wi-Fi signal and extends its range.

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