Does hiding your router REALLY slow your internet speed?

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@papajaystinkershop75 Жыл бұрын

The problem I see with enclosing the router is an airflow issue causing it to overheat.

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

100%

@RandomAnimeGamer Жыл бұрын

That was my first thought too, not sure why nobody is talking about it.

@seymore1532 Жыл бұрын

The back of his wifi casing was open at the back allowing airflow

@darmansejuk101 Жыл бұрын

For the original poster It looks like hes only going to use it for those close to the router so the speeds won't be impacted to the point it would be noticeable. The only time you would beed anything over 100mb/s is if your streaming a hidef movie or playing a high end online game. Otherwise the speeds noted from having the router surrounded by wood would be more than enough for the user.

@RandomAnimeGamer Жыл бұрын

@@darmansejuk101 The concern in the original comment had nothing to do with speed. You blatantly didn't read a single comment on this thread.

@johnbaird2095 Жыл бұрын

The 162 is because you dropped out of 5ghz range to 2.4ghz, the thicker metal limiting the 5ghz. Interesting experiment, thanks!

@kevinjasak8420 Жыл бұрын

hello, i just found your channel from a video where you explained incognito stuff etc. i use tor browser and when i saw what websites se e, i started wondering if the owner of the wifi that im on can see these stuff too, because i was watching some gore videos wit hfriends in school and now im a lil bit scared. also i heard that wifi owners can see device cameras, screen atc. is that true, and if yes, it is avoidable? btw nice channel, subbed :)

@jamiegillings8028 Жыл бұрын

Surely you could make a nice simplistic cabinet like that guy did but put like a mesh grid on it like a speaker cover, so the signal can still get through...surely that would work better? 🤷‍♂️

@galen__ Жыл бұрын

Would a concave mirror placed near the WiFi router help? I’m thinking of how a small blind spot mirror can help when driving a car, as it’s placed in a corner on the side mirror, giving the driver both normal and very wide perspectives of what is behind that side of the car.

@BlaqViper Жыл бұрын

Great Info!! What app are you using for wifi signal measuremeet?

@chrisjeal1828 Жыл бұрын

I got a question for u having the router near the main fuse box (unfortunately where all the phone points are and cabling for router not my choice ) does this affect the speed because of the electrical field from the fuse box. Thanks

@justinmitchell9195 Жыл бұрын

Great video . What app is that for the Analzyer please .

@the_red_gamer Жыл бұрын

He still get more speed than my wifi covering it with metal and going to the furthest point of his home

@budprepper3811 Жыл бұрын

Worked for phone co. How many calls did I go on where sub is complaining of bad wifi signal? Modem/router under the couch, in the basement, rafters etc. It was 2.4 signal but, through put sucked until antenna was in the open. It's a radio signal, antennas are always up and out. Look around.

@ronrubenstein9841 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lion, where did get the WiFi Analyzer application or device.

@allanp1 Жыл бұрын

Which Wifi analyzer app do you use? I’m thinking of getting one as it would be pretty handy in placing my access points. Thanks for all your tips.

@scottb.8523 Жыл бұрын

Ermmm Liron you forgot to put your router into the same (presumably particle-board) tower thingy that the “designer” did? I suppose it would probably have the same result as the cardboard though. Also yours is a Mesh router, no? The one in the TikTok had antennas galore, it looked like. So, the two results would potentially be quite different. Also I am guessing the use case for the TikTok router is in the same room or, at most, two rooms down. Going to 100 plus feet away is a bit overkill. But, cool and educational video anyways. Thanks! 😊

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

the point of the video was to show how different materials can have an impact so that you have to test your own equipment and see what impact it have in your home and your surroundings.

@2DogsVlogs Жыл бұрын

Mum had her router in the pantry. She had a booster so she could use the internet in the bedrooms, about 20 feet away.

@kenmcmillan2637 Жыл бұрын

Hey Liron, spiffy looking router you have! What kind and what model do you have if you don't mind? Thanks for all your great videos!

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 - here it is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNOClrZnqazZg2Q.html&ab_channel=LironSegev

@Lhawk2107 Жыл бұрын

Missing wood ...

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

its not about a wooden box. Its about seeing if any material has an impact on the signal. Just saying 🤙

@synthwave7 Жыл бұрын

I use a MESH system that is designed to look good in your living room - so no need to hide or surround the router - its a display piece.

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

agreed

@justcurious3525 Жыл бұрын

Would it be worth repeating that test with the same material that was used in that tiktok video? I'm wondering if particle board or a real wood have different properties that might affect the signal differently.

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

the point is that it really depends on the layout of the property and how material can have an impact. Now no one is going to be stupid enough to stick their router in a pot, but having it in a cupboard and you are relatively close to the router, should have minimal impact. It will vary based on individual setup.

@rb70383 Жыл бұрын

I’m still not convinced that my signal got better when I moved it upstairs where the computers are. It seems better at times and it was basically the same spot just upstairs. I was in that 25-30’ range. 🤔

@liasonlee1248 Жыл бұрын

Can metal plates be used as amplifier for the signal receiver, like a signal dish?

@Greg-ko4ow Жыл бұрын

I find that having my router sitting out in the open not covered by anything but directly behind my tv degrades the speed. My speed goes up if I put it on a shelf above the tv or anywhere out in the open where it's visible but not behind the tv.

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad you experienced! A lot of people simply place the router wherever and don't give it a second thought!

@russiannpcbot6408 Жыл бұрын

Your television creates electronic interference by having it's own magnetic field when it's plugged in.

@jfv65 Жыл бұрын

interesting video! can you use a metal plate to reflect and/or direct a wifi signal?

@rikardlalic7275 Жыл бұрын

Just an arbitrary metal plate can have all and unpredictable results possibly including a stronger signal too. It is like a ship without captain, can go anywhere. Form, size, position and distance from router antenna will influence results strongly. Ready made directional and gain antennas are best choice, but some can easily be diy built by following many avaliable instruction videos on KZfaq too.

@carbide1968 Жыл бұрын

I love me some wifi radiation in the morning so I put it next to my bed and soak it up all night as well.

@andremostert2534 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love that old Pick n Pay braai pot. I still use mine😂🍺🍺 Love your uploads

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

haha so THATS where that is from!!!! Andre you legend boet - I was trying to recall why we even have that 😜

@andremostert2534 Жыл бұрын

@@LironSegev Those Roasting dishes (vleisbak) can be compared to a Datsun bakkie - just cannot kill them😂 Have a great evening sir🍺🍺

@seymore1532 Жыл бұрын

I use a UniFi router/extended which is a small disc on my ceiling, it is barely noticeable

@myrnaloy4275 Жыл бұрын

What about wood

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

its not about a wooden or any other material. Its about seeing if any material has an impact on the signal

@icandivideos5743 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Liron!

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@Qallash Жыл бұрын

Very practical WiFi signal testing 👏👏

@jimdandy8996 Жыл бұрын

I'd be more concerned about heat-ventilation and fire issues. lol

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

as long as there is air being able to circulate you should be fine. I wouldn't lock it inside an airtight container.

@michaeltodd7968 11 ай бұрын

Hay bud. Just want to find out what is that app you use to test the wifi. Looks like a lakker app.

@bobsmith-fk5wn Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the app you used to check your Wi-Fi signal strength.

@grahampalmer Жыл бұрын

Many exist in app stores. On my android devices I use ad free version of Signal Strength by Lakshman. Never had a problem with it after years of use.

@lonniec7603 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Liron 👏👏👏👏👏👏🍿

@Theoobovril Жыл бұрын

Would have been interesting to see the effect had you also earthed the tin container and the tin foil.

@alnjeanie Жыл бұрын

Hey Liron, first of all thanks for all your help, I need all I can get. Second, in this video I'm leery of anything that comes out of TikTok I simply don't trust them to each his own. My other question is I'm living in a hotel and I am hostage to their Wi-Fi there is no router not in our rooms. Is there anything I can do with strength and Wi-Fi signals? Thanks again for all your help I really enjoy watching you

@rikardlalic7275 Жыл бұрын

Hi! In hotels, if signal is weak, access points are often somewhere in the hall, placed very sparsely. It is best if you can seek for the location in your accommodation for the strongest signal and hope to find some stronger then -60dBm. At that location you may install your local and usually cheap WiFi repeater, to cover your space.

@jessicathompson-gautreaux5992 Жыл бұрын

Get a WiFi booster.

@alnjeanie Жыл бұрын

@@rikardlalic7275 tyvm. I'll look into that.

@alnjeanie Жыл бұрын

@@jessicathompson-gautreaux5992 yes ty. That's what I'm finding out now.

@send2gl Жыл бұрын

Balancing act, guess if the speed and strength is sufficient for your needs then fine. When does strength, quality or speed have an effect?

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

exactly. The better the speed between you and your router, the better your overall internet speed is. So if you have 150Mbps from your ISP to your router, and then you have only 10Mbps to your device because you stuck it inside a metal pot, then your internet speed will be slow.

@philjamieross107 Жыл бұрын

interesting the guy made a plywood box with it completely open in the back

@asan1050 Жыл бұрын

Liron Segev Thanks Much!

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@moysevalentine6117 Жыл бұрын

Please where can I get that app? Wifi analyzer

@mamalujo2003 Жыл бұрын

Mr Segev, Is the wifi you tested WiFi 6 or 5g. Also, wouldn't the router type make a difference also?

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

everything makes a difference - the point is that there is no one right/ wrong answer. You have to test your own system in your own home. Test it inside a cupboard/ behind the TV/ ontop of the counter and see what works for you with your equipment.

@mamalujo2003 Жыл бұрын

@@LironSegev thank you

@genejacobs2189 Жыл бұрын

Hi There I am using a Android auto wireless device in my vehicle witch work nice it connected to my phone wireless to safe my charge port while driving and sertin places in town something intervere and my device that's plug into the USB port in my vehicle disconnect and after a few seconds connect and Android auto works again please give advice

@ninjastriker3139 Жыл бұрын

My router is under the sofa and it works perfectly fine. It’s been there for 7 years 👍🏾👍🏾

@The_Reel_Tech Жыл бұрын

3:11 Tell me you from South Africa without telling me you're from South Africa .. not a Braai without one of those and the leftovers we would klap through the night and next day to help the babbelaas ..

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

True story boet 😜

@jessicathompson-gautreaux5992 Жыл бұрын

Wondering how glass would affect the signal... (re: simulate next to a window)

@rikardlalic7275 Жыл бұрын

Just a standard single layer glass could bring up to 3dB attenuation what is not much, but windows with double glass, vacuumed gas and different coating layers or mash could influence the signal significantly.

@NoahLars Жыл бұрын

what app are you using to run your speed test that is showing the link speed?

@BigMacSam Жыл бұрын

*Keuwlsoft Wifi Analyzer. I have the same one. I hope that helps.*

@NoahLars Жыл бұрын

@@BigMacSam thank you

@BigMacSam Жыл бұрын

@@NoahLars No problem.

@ManyHeavens42 Жыл бұрын

I know if you don't think of it I will. Hahaha

@bennyoaks131 Жыл бұрын

I would be more concerned about the router producing too much heat.

@Dave-um7mw Жыл бұрын

The only difference is speed seemed to occur when you switched from 5.2Gz to 2.4Gz. I'm not sure what that wasn't talked about, but at least you could see it in the video. On a side note, I'd be more worried about heat and ventilation than signal degradation.

@AlertROFL Жыл бұрын

Try plywood.

@61Ldf Жыл бұрын

Asking a designer about wifi-routers is consulting a butcher about medical issues

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

😜 love that

@shubhambhardwaj8578 Жыл бұрын

It was fun Watching, but I'll not do that to my wifi 😎

@cliffordmitchell6615 Жыл бұрын

The metal container is a well used braai bak

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

ja - a Pick n Pay special

@RogierYou Жыл бұрын

You are measuring only the field strength and potential speed for receiving a signal. Browsing the web and even email is a 2 way communication where your smartphone has a much weaker transmitter and smaller antenna than the router. Resulting in a poor user experience. I would like to invite you to do this “test” again and then run a speed test app and browse the web.

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

Literally not the point of the video. Sorry you didn't get it. The idea is to test is materials impact the speed between device and the router.

@RogierYou Жыл бұрын

@@LironSegev it is the point! To often I have to solve problems where clients complain about a poor internet experience despite seeing 3-4 bars of WiFi strength….

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

again - the point is to see if materials do or do not have any impact on connectivity. NOT to see if materials have impact on web browsing/ streaming/ downloading/ uploading.

@grahampalmer Жыл бұрын

@@LironSegev Liron, irrespective of purpose of your test, you should seriously consider obvious value of conducting a further test as advised. What harm can it do? Also, another video more "likes", no?

@SolSeal Жыл бұрын

What about wood?

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

it may have an impact - the point is that you need to experiment in your own home and see what impact if has (if any). I was just showing how different materials can have an impact but of course, every environment is unique - so stick it in a cupboard and see what it does for you in your own home.

@chuteu260 Жыл бұрын

Does a speaker effect wifi signal?

@wesleyliggett Жыл бұрын

I wish i could get 50mbs, but my stepmom wont let ME buy the internet... heck 25 would be good.

@wishlistrose Жыл бұрын

I would love to know your router and internet provider that gives you over 1000 mbps 😁

@Kawika9 Жыл бұрын

What WiFi Analyzing app are you using?

@dohpredator Жыл бұрын

hey that guy used a wooden stand that only had three sides you did nothing close to what he did

@LironSegev Жыл бұрын

Awww tell me you didn't understand the video without telling me you didn't understand the video 😂 😂 😂

@jamesreardon8585 Жыл бұрын

we are lucky to get 40Mbps!

@seanferguson5460 Жыл бұрын

Would the results have been significantly different if you had tried the online ping test?

@ChrisWrightGuitar Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have thought so do. That app is testing the link to the router itself, but interestingly also shows the signal strength as well as link speed which he didn't mention. You could see it dropping while the link speed was staying high when right next to it, notably the metal tins dropping from -20dB to -30/-40dB. Even with a degrated WiFi link, for most people the ISP link would be the most significant contributor to ping/latency, and likely also for link speed, so you'd probably just end up getting the same result across the board. The better test would be to ping the router itself if you wanted to test latency specifically. Anecdotely, for wired I get min/avg/max/mdev = 0.374/0.467/0.746/0.097 ms and for WiFi I get min/avg/max/mdev = 0.937/1.285/6.246/0.679 ms. My WiFi endpoint is in the loft about 5m away from my computer WiFi antenna which is sat next to a power brick under a 2" piece of kitchen worktop. Considering, that's not doing too bad, and almost certainly still far lower than any external connection is going to be.