Where do i put zigbee router.

[charred jolt]

I have this SLZB-06M and im wondering if its better to put it next to the server (on side of the house aka not in center) or do i climb my attic with an POE cable and place it at the center of house

[worn slate]

I get the feeling that you could be using the word "router" incorrectly here...

Are you using as the "Coordinator" or do you have a separate Coordinator and you are just using this a "Router" to grow out your mesh?

[charred jolt]

Apologies i haven't been in the topic for a long time and forgot. Yes I am planning on setting up zigbee network and using SLZB-06M as a coordinator

[worn slate]

So in general having the coordinator more central is a good idea but if you have a solid mesh with a bunch of devices acting as routers then its not critical.

[charred jolt]

Oh ok , does every zigbee device act as a router for mesh?

[worn slate]

In general, if a device is hardwired to power then it will act as a router. e.g. a smartplug. whereas a battery powered device e.g door sensor will not. This is not a 100% rule but it is mostly true. Basically hardwired devices are wake all the time and can listen and relay whereas battery powered devices go to sleep so they are not listening whilst sleeping.

[charred jolt]

All right , i understand it now
Thank you!

[sterile scaffold]

Keep in mind there are middle ground options as well. Instead of running to the attic, you could run a line along the wall/floor line to put the radio away from the computer running thjngs