Well, we are going to answer this question, although, as a preview, I will tell you that no, a PC does not affect the router and will not generate interference, although its location will, so it is important to know where we will place it.
Does a PC connected to a router interfere?
As we said before, no, it does not interfere, at least in terms of waves, radiation and whatever causes you may be thinking of. The computer acts like any other object, however, the place where we place the router can affect it and, therefore, we believe that it is the PC that generates signal loss to the router.
For example, there are many cases in which we have a piece of furniture on which the computer tower is placed, and for reasons of convenience or simple aesthetics we place the router on it. This can cause problems, firstly because of the cooling, because the computer emits a lot of heat, but so does the router, so they don’t help each other. Although the most important thing is not this, but its visibility, which will be reduced by the sides of the furniture, as well as the part in contact with the PC.
So… Where should I put the router?
Well, now you know that a computer does not interfere with the router, only its location. Where is the best place to put it? Well you will have understood, as with any other device, the best place is alone, far from any other device, furniture or object (at least 25 centimeters on each side). In addition, the air flow is smooth and can be cooled, and the place is not full of dust or other dirt.
In short, a cool and dry place as they say to eat. And that would be it. You just need to position its antennas correctly and clean it from time to time. With this you will have the best connection and signal possible. So remember this and don’t place your router on books, next to other equipment or in full light, think that it needs space and comfort as if it were any other equipment.
And even if you are going to connect it only by cable and you do not care about the WiFi signal, it is not advisable to place it in a very covered place, it will heat up more and accumulate more dirt, which also influences its ultimate performance whether or not connected to your PC wirelessly.
And you, did you know this, or did you believe the myth that a PC interferes with router signals? Now that you know, you no longer have an excuse not to place it in the best possible place. You will surely notice the difference. You can reach places you haven’t visited before.
