In short, yes. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing but this hack works because aluminum reflects radio waves the same way mirrors reflect light. Wi-Fi signals are electromagnetic waves that bounce off metal surfaces. When you curve the foil, it focuses scattered signals into a concentrated beam pointing where you position the opening. The improvement is most noticeable if your router sits against a wall like mine does, or in a corner where half the signal broadcasts uselessly into exterior walls. Foil behind the router reclaims that wasted signal and points it inward toward your living sp
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