Your router’s power adapter is sabotaging your connection, and here’s the quick fix

Whether you just got a new Wi-Fi router or you’re busy trying a bunch of tricks to get faster speeds and a more reliable connection, one small setup decision could be sabotaging your home network. A common mistake is to bundle the power adapter and extra cable into a tidy coil right behind the router, but here’s why I keep the power brick as far away as possible.