Try placing it high on a bookshelf or mounting it on the wall in an inconspicuous.
Wall mount modem and router.
Put wall anchors in the holes.
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Routers tend to spread signal downward so it s best to mount the router as high as possible to maximize coverage.
If you struggle with bad wi fi reception or just don 39 t have a good table to set your router you could mount it high on your wall with some inexpensive hangers.
Put wall anchors in the holes.
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Use pan head phillips wood screws 3 5 x 20 mm diameter x length european or 6 type screw 1 inch long u s.
Drill holes in the wall where you will wall mount the router.
When in doubt take a page from professional installers who will place routers on high shelves or even mount them on the ceiling or high on a wall.