Mesh WiFi setup in Exeter
Professional mesh wifi setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Mesh WiFi system installed and optimized throughout your house. Dead zones eliminated, all devices reconnected, seamless coverage everywhere - proper WiFi sorted even in thick-walled Devon houses.
Stop Walking to the Router
One bar of WiFi in the bedroom. Nothing in the garden. Netflix buffering in the living room because the router's in the hallway. You've tried boosters and they're worse than useless. Your Victorian/Edwardian walls laugh at single WiFi routers.
💡 Pro tip: WiFi boosters and repeaters are rubbish - they just repeat the weak signal. Mesh systems are different - multiple units all working together, creating proper coverage everywhere.
Why Professional Setup Matters
Mesh systems aren't plug-and-play if you want them working properly:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Units positioned for optimal coverage | Random placement, still got dead zones |
| All devices migrated and working | Some connected, some not, complete chaos |
| System configured for your broadband | Slower than before somehow |
| Tested in every room | "Should work" but doesn't |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Survey | Walk house, identify best positions for units |
| Setup | Main unit connected to broadband, system configured |
| Position | Additional units placed for complete coverage |
| Optimize | Test coverage, adjust positions, tweak settings |
| Migrate | Reconnect all devices to new network |
📦 You're Left With
- WiFi coverage in every room
- Seamless roaming (no switching networks)
- All devices connected and working
- Faster speeds in previously dead areas
- Understanding of how to add devices
Pricing Guide
| House Size / Complexity | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 bed house, standard devices | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| 3-4 bed house, more devices | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
| Large house or smart home | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-£160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Time depends on house size and device count.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Old house - thick walls kill WiFi signal
✅ Dead zones - parts of house with no signal
✅ Buffering - streaming struggles in some rooms
✅ Garden office - need WiFi in separate building
Why Choose Us for Mesh WiFi setup in Exeter?
Mesh system positioned for best coverage
All nodes connected and optimized
Devices reconnected to new network
Dead zones eliminated
What to Expect
Step 1: Site Survey & Positioning
I walk through your house to understand the layout, identify current dead zones, and work out where mesh units should go. Walls, floors, interference - all factors in positioning. Usually one unit per floor minimum, more for larger spaces or problem areas.
Step 2: Setup Main Unit
The primary mesh unit connects to your broadband router (or replaces it entirely depending on system). Configure network name and password, update firmware, get it online and working.
Step 3: Add & Optimize Additional Units
Additional mesh units get positioned around the house, connecting them to the system and checking coverage. I test signal strength in every room, adjust positions if needed, and make sure there's seamless handoff as you move around.
Step 4: Reconnect Devices
Everything gets connected to the new network - phones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, Alexa, Ring doorbell, smart plugs, the lot. Time-consuming but essential. I test they all work properly before leaving.
🔧 DIY Tips
Confident with network setup? Here's how to do it properly:
🔧 What you'll need
- Mesh WiFi system (Google WiFi, Eero, Netgear Orbi, etc.)
- Broadband router (might replace it)
- Power outlets near optimal positions
- Phone/tablet for setup app
📡 Installation process
- Download manufacturer's app
- Connect main unit to broadband router
- Follow app setup to create network
- Position additional units (start close, then spread out)
- Let system optimize for 24 hours
- Test coverage in all rooms
- Adjust unit positions if needed
- Reconnect all devices
📍 Positioning tips
- Don't hide units in cupboards (signal blocked)
- Central positions on each floor
- Line of sight between units helps
- Avoid near microwaves or thick metal
- Not right next to broadband router
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Positioning units too close together (waste)
- Positioning too far apart (gaps in coverage)
- Expecting instant results (system optimizes over 24hrs)
- Not reconnecting devices properly
- Keeping old router broadcasting same name (confusion)
💡 Pro trick: Use your phone's WiFi analyzer app (free ones available) to check signal strength in different rooms. Walk around with it to find dead zones and optimal positions. Most mesh systems also have coverage maps in their apps.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Garden office or outbuilding? Mesh systems can often reach separate buildings if positioned right. I'll test and advise - might need an additional outdoor unit depending on distance and obstacles.
Keep old router? Some setups work best with mesh in "router mode" (replaces your router), others in "access point mode" (keeps existing router). I'll configure whichever works best with your broadband provider's setup.
Old Exeter houses with stone walls? This is exactly what mesh WiFi is designed for. I've done loads of Victorian/Edwardian properties around Exeter where single routers are hopeless. Mesh systems route around the thick walls by having multiple units communicating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mesh WiFi setup?
It's installing a mesh WiFi system (like Google WiFi, Eero, or Netgear Orbi) to replace your rubbish single router. Multiple units spread around your house create one seamless network with coverage everywhere. I position them optimally, connect everything to your broadband, migrate all your devices over, and make sure you've got signal in every room.
Will mesh WiFi work in my old house with thick walls?
Yes - that's exactly what mesh systems are good at. Traditional WiFi struggles with solid Victorian/Edwardian walls common in Exeter. Mesh units communicate with each other to route around obstacles, giving you coverage even through stone walls. I position units to work with your house layout.
Do I need to buy the mesh system or can you recommend one?
Either way. If you've bought one, I'll set it up. If not, tell me your house size and layout and I'll suggest what makes sense. A two-bed terrace needs different kit than a detached four-bed. Most people don't need the most expensive system.
Will all my devices need reconnecting?
Yes, but I do that as part of setup. Phones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, Alexa, Ring doorbell - everything needs connecting to the new network. Takes time but means everything works when I leave. You can keep the old router for a few days if something gets missed.
How long does installation take?
Usually 1.5-2 hours for a standard house with 2-3 mesh units. Positioning units, configuring the system, reconnecting all your devices. Larger houses or lots of smart home devices take longer - I'll estimate based on your setup.
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