Sometimes there is a general dead spot where you just get stuck, which could be a barrier to the performance of the extender. If in case you have placed the router on the floors then you would be facing a problem with it definitely behind the cabinets, the drawers, or even in the bookshelves. So, choose to place it in an open space. Where the signal turbulence is less. This is a fact if you do this then, many of the problems will be resolved. If we talk about a home router the internet usage is much in the bedrooms and living room. Therefore place it in a good middle location if the Wavlink Extender not working.