Can I install this upside down? My modem and router are now in the basement but within the floor joists. I'd like to be able to put this there also, but I think I'd have to have the antennas pointing down. Does this make sense?

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Can I install this upside down? My modem and router are now in the basement but within the floor joists. I'd like to be able to put this there also, but I think I'd have to have the antennas pointing down. Does this make sense?

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Judy · Accepted Answer

Personally, I don't think that would work because it would be searching down not up. Maybe if you turned them to the side or how about if you built a small shelf and put it there with enough clearance to have the antennas to point up towards the sides for better coverage. That's what I'd do. Just make sure to glue a small front and back ledge to it so it doesn't fall off the ledge.

Answered by Judy 5 years ago

Netgear Support · Answer

It's best to just mount it on the wall or put it in a higher place. We do not recommend putting it upside down.

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