Mesh WiFi setup in Exeter
Professional mesh wifi setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Mesh WiFi system installed and configured for whole-home coverage. No more dead zones or weak office signal - fast, reliable WiFi throughout your house with seamless roaming between rooms.
Stop Fighting With Your WiFi
Office at the back of the house getting one bar of WiFi? Video calls dropping constantly? Mesh WiFi solves weak signal issues by covering your whole house with multiple units instead of one struggling router.
💡 Pro tip: In older Exeter properties with thick stone walls, mesh WiFi is often the ONLY way to get decent coverage upstairs or in back rooms. Single routers just can't penetrate the walls.
Professional Setup vs DIY App Install
Mesh systems claim to be "easy setup" but positioning matters:
| ✅ Properly Set Up | ❌ App-Only Install |
|---|---|
| Units positioned for optimal coverage | Random placement, still dead zones |
| Tested in every room/floor | Assumes it works, doesn't check |
| Cables managed and hidden | Trailing across floors |
| Existing devices all reconnected | Half your stuff still on old network |
What's Included
🔧 Installation
- Main unit connected to broadband
- Satellite units positioned optimally
- Network configured (name, password)
- Coverage tested throughout house
📦 Connection & Testing
- All devices connected to new network
- Speed tested in each room
- Cables managed and hidden
- Old router disabled if needed
Pricing Guide
| System Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2-unit system | 1 hr | £60 |
| 3-unit system | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| 4+ units, complex setup | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For
✅ Large houses - one router can't reach everywhere
✅ Thick walls - old properties with stone/solid walls
✅ Home offices - far from router, need reliable connection
✅ Multiple floors - signal doesn't reach upstairs/downstairs
Why Choose Us for Mesh WiFi setup in Exeter?
Positioned for optimal coverage
Connected and tested throughout house
Cables managed and hidden
All devices connected and working
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan Placement
Walk through house, identify dead zones and problem areas, work out optimal positions for satellite units.
Step 2: Install & Configure
Connect main unit to broadband, position and connect satellite units, configure network settings via app.
Step 3: Test & Connect
Test signal strength in every room, connect all devices to new network, verify everything works.
🔧 DIY Tips
Installing mesh WiFi yourself? Here's what actually matters:
🔧 What you'll need
- Your mesh WiFi system
- Smartphone (for setup app)
- Broadband router login (if needed)
- Cable clips for tidy routing
📐 Positioning mesh units
- Main unit: connects to broadband router
- Satellite units: between main unit and dead zones
- Don't hide units in cupboards (kills signal)
- Roughly halfway between main unit and problem area
- Avoid putting near thick walls if possible
- Elevate if you can (shelf better than floor)
💡 Setup process
- Connect main unit to broadband router via ethernet
- Power up main unit, wait for solid light
- Download manufacturer's app
- Follow app setup for main unit
- Add satellite units one at a time
- Test coverage, move units if needed
- Reconnect all devices to new network
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Satellite units too far from main unit (can't connect)
- Units too close together (waste of coverage)
- Hiding units in cupboards (signal blocked)
- Not testing coverage before finishing
- Forgetting to disable old router WiFi (devices stay connected to it)
💡 Pro trick: Use a WiFi analyzer app on your phone to check signal strength. Walk around testing - you want -40 to -60 dBm everywhere. Anything weaker than -70 dBm, move a mesh unit closer.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Full office setup? Mesh WiFi installation pairs well with complete office setup - ensure your workspace has brilliant WiFi alongside everything else.
Keep your old router? Usually yes - most mesh systems connect TO your existing broadband router, they don't replace it. You just turn off the router's WiFi and use the mesh network instead.
Powerline vs mesh? Powerline adapters (using electrical wiring) are cheaper but less reliable. Mesh is more expensive upfront but actually works consistently. For serious home office work, mesh is worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's mesh WiFi and why is it better than a normal router?
Instead of one router trying to cover your whole house (and failing), mesh WiFi uses multiple units that talk to each other. Main unit connects to your broadband, satellite units spread coverage throughout the house. Walk between rooms and your devices seamlessly switch to the strongest signal. Game changer for bigger houses or thick walls.
How many mesh units do I need?
Depends on house size and construction. Small house (2-3 bed) - usually 2 units. Medium house (3-4 bed) - 3 units. Large house or thick stone walls - 4 units. I can advise based on your layout. Old Exeter houses with thick walls often need more units than modern builds.
Do you set it up or just plug it in?
Full setup - connect to your broadband, position units for best coverage, configure the network, connect all your devices, test coverage in every room, hide cables where possible. Not just plugging things in and hoping.
Will this fix my rubbish office WiFi?
If your office is far from the router or separated by thick walls - yes, mesh WiFi will fix it. Place a mesh unit in or near your office, get full-strength signal. If your broadband itself is rubbish, mesh won't help - that's a different problem.
How long does mesh WiFi setup take?
2-unit system - about 45 minutes. 3-4 unit system with multiple floors - closer to 90 minutes. Includes positioning units, running setup, testing coverage, connecting your devices, and sorting cable management.
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