Do not locate the router on the floor and keep it away from walls and metal objects
Avoid placing the router near objects such as metal filing cabinets. Metal objects, walls, and floors will interfere with your router's wireless signal. The closer your router is to these obstructions, the more severe the interference, and the weaker the signal.
Reduce wireless interference
The most common wireless technology, 802.11g
Replace your router's antenna
If you must place your router in the corner, consider replacing your standard antenna with a
High gain antennas can be attached to most wireless routers. They boost the signal strength and aim the signal in one direction.