What type of physical obstructions can affect wireless signal strength?

Walls and ceilings significantly impact wireless signal strength due to their density and material composition. Building structures often contain various materials, such as concrete, brick, or metal, which can absorb, reflect, or block radio frequency signals. The presence of multiple walls and ceilings between a wireless access point and the receiving device can lead to a marked reduction in signal strength and quality, causing slower data transfer rates and potential disconnection issues.

While wooden furniture, acoustic panels, and paint types can play a role in signal interference, their effects are typically less significant compared to the physical barriers created by walls and ceilings. For instance, wooden furniture may obstruct a signal slightly, especially if it has a substantial mass or is positioned strategically, but it generally does not pose the same level of barrier as walls and ceilings. Acoustic panels are designed to absorb sound, not radio signals, so their impact on wireless performance is minimal. Paint type, while it can contain substances that may affect signal propagation (e.g., metallic particles), usually does not provide a pronounced obstruction compared to the solid structure of walls and ceilings.