Internet setup help in Exeter
Professional internet setup help services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Internet and WiFi set up properly in your new home. Router connected, WiFi working, devices online.
Just Moved In and Need Internet
ISP says your line's active but you're staring at a router and cables with no idea where anything goes. Or it's connected but WiFi doesn't reach upstairs.
💡 Pro tip: Most internet problems in new houses are simple connection issues or wrong settings. Usually fixable in under an hour.
Why Get Help?
Because you've got better things to do than spend your first evening in the new house troubleshooting router settings.
| ✅ Professional Setup | ❌ DIY Troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| Working internet in 30 mins | 3 hours of frustration |
| Secure WiFi password set | Using default "admin" |
| Tested throughout house | Works in living room, nowhere else |
| Devices connected | Still using mobile data |
What's Involved
🔧 Basic Internet Setup
| Task | What Happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Connect router | Plug into phone line/ONT correctly | 5 mins |
| Configure | Set up router with ISP settings | 10-15 mins |
| WiFi setup | Create network, secure password | 5-10 mins |
| Test | Check connection, connect devices | 10-15 mins |
Time: 30-45 minutes Cost: £60 (minimum callout)
Common Issues Fixed
✅ Router not connecting to line
✅ Can't access router settings
✅ WiFi signal too weak
✅ Don't know ISP login details (can look up)
✅ Previous owner's WiFi still showing
Perfect For...
✅ Just moved in - need internet working ASAP
✅ Not tech-savvy - don't want the hassle
✅ WiFi not working - something's wrong but don't know what
✅ New router - need help setting it up
Why Choose Us for Internet setup help in Exeter?
Router connected and configured
WiFi working throughout house
Devices connected and tested
No technical knowledge needed
What to Expect
Step 1: Connect
Identify the master socket or ONT box, connect router properly, check lights are right.
Step 2: Configure
Access router settings, enter ISP details, get connection working.
Step 3: WiFi & Test
Set up WiFi network with secure password, connect couple of devices, test it works.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Here's how:
🔧 What you'll need:
- Your ISP router (or own router)
- ISP login details (on welcome letter)
- A device to configure with (phone/laptop)
- Master phone socket or ONT box location
📡 Basic setup steps:
- Find master socket (test socket with one line in)
- Connect router to master socket
- Power on router, wait for lights
- Connect device to router via WiFi or cable
- Access router settings (usually 192.168.1.1)
- Enter ISP username/password
- Set up WiFi network name and password
- Test connection
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes:
- Connecting to extension socket not master
- Wrong ISP login details
- Not waiting for lights to stabilize
- Weak WiFi password
- Not changing default admin password
💡 Pro trick: Write your WiFi password on a label stuck to the router. Saves endless "what's the WiFi?" questions.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Need phone line installed? That's Openreach/Virgin work, not me. Once the socket's installed and service is active, I can help with router setup.
Dead spots upstairs? Basic setup might not solve that - older houses with thick walls often need WiFi extenders. That's a separate job to survey and install.
Working from home? Let me know - I can position router optimally for your office and test connection speed is adequate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in internet setup help?
Connecting your router to the phone line or ONT box, configuring the router settings, setting up your WiFi network with a secure password, testing the connection works, connecting a few of your devices to check it's all working. Basically making sure you've got working internet.
Do I need to have internet already activated?
Yes - your ISP needs to have activated the line first. I can't do anything until BT/Virgin/whoever have switched on your service. Once it's live, I can get your equipment working with it.
Can you improve WiFi signal in dead spots?
Basic setup gets you connected. For fixing dead spots you might need WiFi extenders or mesh systems - that's a separate job as it needs surveying the house and potentially buying equipment.
What if I've got a complicated setup with mesh network?
I can handle basic mesh network setup if you've bought the equipment. Really complex networks with multiple access points and VLANs might need an IT specialist.
Can you set up a new router I've bought?
Yes - whether it's the ISP-supplied router or one you've bought separately. Just need to know your ISP login details (usually on a letter they sent).
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