Billion 8800NL R2 - best orientation for wifi

[robinc]

My Billion sits upright in its stand with both aerials pointing up - as per the manual.

This has always seemed a bit odd as the aerials are effectively 'behind' the router in line with each other. I often wonder if this is the best way to present the signal.

There isn't anything in the manual about this - just wondering if anyone has any observations?

[Simon]

I seem to recall when I had a Billion, I had the antenna in a kind of L shape, so one stood up, as it were, and one stood out to the side.  Whether it made any difference, I have no idea.

[Clive]

My antennae have never stood up vertically, preferring instead to lie recumbent.   

[zappaDPJ]

You can probably get an ointment for that.

[Clive]

Initially I assumed it could be tightened, but that wasn't possible.   

[zappaDPJ]

These things can be age related. It's nothing to be ashamed of

[Clive]

Inserting pills through the grill have not yet had any effect.   

[zappaDPJ]

 I always check my spam folder for advice in these situations

[Ray]

 

[robinc]

I found that Hay Fever pills are small enough to fit through the grill on the underside of the router. So far I've put over 200 in there - they're quite small. It hasn't made much difference. When should I stop?