If you can run an ethernet cable from the router up to an attic for example then you can attach a second router or a wireless access point.
													
																	Router in attic. 
									
	
		
	
																	Choose an access point. 
																	First of all the router s performance is going to be impacted negatively by the ceiling itself and any. 
																	Although ripples on a pond are a good way to. 
																	Place the router in a higher position. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	You don t need to hook up everything with wires though. 
																	I have two routers in my house one of which is in the attic. 
																	Instead it s more like ripples in water with the router. 
																	Put it in a central location. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A radio signal doesn t just broadcast in one direction. 
																	As for the routers they do tend to run warm but not crazily so so i can see your point about not bothering with any special cooling solution. 
																	An access point lets you keep the router in a back room and still get great internet where. 
																	From the front lines. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Should you place your router in the attic. 
																	I put it in the attic because i needed a wifi signal on my back patio and placing the router at a particular place in the attic is what gave me the strongest signal on the patio. 
																	While netgear s 160 router offers plenty of extra features and great coverage you can likely get by with tp link s 60 router if your home isn t large. 
																	If your home is exceptionally large and you need coverage everywhere consider either wi fi range extenders or for a more seamless experience a mesh wi fi system.