WiFi extender setup in Exeter
Professional wifi extender setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
WiFi extender set up properly and positioned optimally. Dead zones fixed, coverage extended upstairs or to garden, seamless roaming between router and extender.
Stop Walking Around Waving Your Phone Looking For Signal
You've got perfect WiFi in the living room and absolutely nothing upstairs. Or great coverage inside but the garden office is a dead zone. Or that one bedroom where Netflix constantly buffers.
WiFi extenders fix this - if they're set up properly and positioned right. Most people just plug them in and wonder why they still don't work.
💡 Pro tip: WiFi extender position matters more than WiFi extender quality. Wrong position with an expensive extender = still rubbish.
Proper Setup vs Just Plugged In
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Positioned for optimal signal relay | Plugged in the dead zone (can't relay nothing) |
| Same network name, seamless roaming | Different network, manual switching needed |
| Good speeds in extended area | Technically works but painfully slow |
| Tested throughout house | Just assumed it's working |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Test | Check current WiFi coverage, identify dead zones |
| Position | Find optimal extender location (signal strength tested) |
| Configure | Set up extender with same network name, proper settings |
| Verify | Test coverage throughout house, check speeds |
📦 You're Left With
- WiFi coverage extended to problem areas
- Seamless connection (devices switch automatically)
- Decent speeds, not just weak signal
- Understanding of where coverage is now good
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi extender setup | 1 hr | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Includes testing, positioning, configuration, and verification.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Dead zones upstairs or far from router - no signal in bedrooms
✅ Garden office or outbuilding - need WiFi outside main house
✅ Bought extender but can't get it working - blinking lights, no idea
✅ Slow speeds on WiFi - wonder if extender would help
Why Choose Us for WiFi extender setup in Exeter?
WiFi coverage extended to dead zones
Properly configured, not just plugged in
Seamless roaming between router and extender
Decent speeds, not just a weak signal
What to Expect
Step 1: Test Current Coverage
I walk around your house with a WiFi analyzer, check signal strength in each room, identify the actual dead zones and weak areas.
Step 2: Position & Configure
Find the optimal position for the extender (halfway between router and dead zone usually), plug it in, configure it with same network name and password as your main WiFi.
Step 3: Verify It Works
Test signal strength throughout house again, check speeds in previously-dead areas, make sure devices roam seamlessly between router and extender.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to set up a WiFi extender yourself? Here's the basics:
📱 Before you start
- Download a WiFi analyzer app (WiFi Analyzer for Android, Airport Utility for iOS)
- Know your current WiFi network name and password
- Charge your phone - you'll be walking around testing
📐 Finding the right position
- Identify the dead zone (where WiFi is unusable)
- Walk from router toward dead zone checking signal strength
- Find the spot where you still have 50-60% signal from router
- That's where extender should go (not in the dead zone itself!)
- Needs to be plugged into mains socket - can't hide it in a drawer
🔧 Basic setup process
- Plug extender into socket in optimal position
- Connect to extender's setup WiFi from your phone
- Follow setup wizard (usually via web browser or app)
- Connect extender to your main WiFi
- Set extender to use same network name (SSID) as router
- Test coverage in previously-dead areas
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Plugging extender in the actual dead zone (can't extend nothing)
- Using different network name - devices don't switch automatically
- Too close to router (doesn't help) or too far (weak signal)
- Not testing speeds - might have coverage but painfully slow
- Connecting to 5GHz when 2.4GHz has better range
💡 Pro trick: Use the same network name (SSID) and password for the extender as your main router. Your phone/laptop will automatically connect to whichever signal is stronger as you move around - seamless.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Whole house WiFi problems? If you're extending coverage to multiple rooms or floors, mesh WiFi (like Google WiFi or TP-Link Deco) is often better than multiple extenders. I can advise what makes sense for your house.
Extender recommendations - TP-Link RE305 (£35, solid budget choice), Netgear EX6130 (£50, good dual-band), TP-Link RE650 (£80, excellent coverage). Avoid the £15 ones - false economy.
Speed expectations - Extended WiFi is always slower than being near the router. You might get 50-70% of the speed. That's normal and usually fine for browsing/streaming.
In older Exeter houses - Thick stone walls kill WiFi signal. Multiple extenders might be needed, or mesh WiFi is a better solution. I'll advise honestly what will actually work.
Alternative: powerline adapters - If WiFi extenders don't cut it, powerline adapters (send internet through your house electrical wiring) are sometimes better. Different solution for same problem.
Mesh WiFi - For whole-house coverage with 3+ dead zones, mesh WiFi systems (Google WiFi, TP-Link Deco M5) are often better than extenders. Costs more (£150-250) but works better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a WiFi extender fix my dead zones?
Usually yes, if positioned right. The extender needs to be placed where it still gets decent signal from your router (not in the actual dead zone), then it rebroadcasts to the area with no coverage. I'll test signal strength and find the sweet spot.
Why isn't my WiFi extender working properly?
Most common issues: positioned too far from router (gets weak signal, passes on weak signal), wrong network settings, or not using the same name (SSID) as your main WiFi so your phone doesn't switch to it automatically. All fixable.
Can you set it up so I don't have to keep switching networks?
Yes - that's the proper way to configure it. Same network name (SSID) and password as your main WiFi, so your devices automatically connect to whichever is stronger. No manual switching needed.
How do I know where to put the WiFi extender?
That's what I'll work out - needs to be close enough to router to get good signal, but far enough toward the dead zone to actually help. Usually about halfway between router and problem area. I test signal strength properly before positioning it.
Do you provide the WiFi extender or do I buy one?
Either way. If you've already bought one, I'll set it up properly. If not, I can advise what to get - basic ones are £25-40, good dual-band ones are £50-80. TP-Link or Netgear are reliable.
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