If you can run an ethernet cable from the router up to an attic for example then you can attach a second router or a wireless access point.
Router in attic.
Choose an access point.
First of all the router s performance is going to be impacted negatively by the ceiling itself and any.
Although ripples on a pond are a good way to.
Place the router in a higher position.
You don t need to hook up everything with wires though.
I have two routers in my house one of which is in the attic.
Instead it s more like ripples in water with the router.
Put it in a central location.
A radio signal doesn t just broadcast in one direction.
As for the routers they do tend to run warm but not crazily so so i can see your point about not bothering with any special cooling solution.
An access point lets you keep the router in a back room and still get great internet where.
From the front lines.
Should you place your router in the attic.
I put it in the attic because i needed a wifi signal on my back patio and placing the router at a particular place in the attic is what gave me the strongest signal on the patio.
While netgear s 160 router offers plenty of extra features and great coverage you can likely get by with tp link s 60 router if your home isn t large.
If your home is exceptionally large and you need coverage everywhere consider either wi fi range extenders or for a more seamless experience a mesh wi fi system.