So, there are two key reasons why people wrap their routers in foil.
The first reason is related to electromagnetic radiation.
Research shows that radiation from routers can reach 100 μW/cm2, which is ten times higher than safety standards for stationary electrical appliances. This causes some people to worry and want to minimize their exposure to radiation, such as keeping the router out of the bedroom or turning it off at night.
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