Method and system for selecting the location for an access point in a dwelling

An apparatus for determining a preferred location for a Wi-Fi access point in a dwelling, the apparatus comprising:

• a memory having stored therein dwelling data that includes a layout for a plurality of dwellings and expected Wi-Fi propagation data for each respective dwelling;
• a computer processor configured to receive input data from a user regarding a selected dwelling and perform actions comprising:
• comparing the input data from the user with dwelling data stored in the memory by a different user, wherein the input data identifies the selected dwelling and the comparing locates dwelling data in the memory for a different dwelling that is similar to the selected dwelling, the dwelling data for the different dwelling comprising a layout corresponding to a layout for the selected dwelling;
• outputting results of the comparing of the input data and the dwelling data for the different dwelling for viewing by the user;
• and
• outputting a recommended Wi-Fi access point setup location for the selected dwelling in response to the user requesting a recommendation,
• wherein the recommended Wi-Fi access point setup location is determined using the layout for the different dwelling and expected Wi-Fi propagation data for the layout that are retrieved from the stored dwelling data.