Home WiFi installation
Struggling with inconsistent WiFi speeds despite having a mesh network? Experiencing instability with your NBN?
We provide the following WiFi solutions for homes:
- WiFi setup and optimisation for apartments and houses
- Installation of mesh systems, access points, extenders
- NBN setup and fault isolation
- Connecting smart TVs, security cameras, IoT devices
- Guest network setup for home offices or rentals
- Parental controls, device access control, home network policies
- Speed testing and bottleneck diagnosis
- Coverage testing, fixing dead zones, advising on placement
- Router setup, firmware updates, securing SSID, WPA3 config
- Channel optimisation, interference reduction
- EMF detection
Business and public WiFi installations
We install WiFi for small businesses and public spaces such as coffee shops, hotels, and fitness centres and consult on how to design the best quality WiFi network for less.
Public WiFi features
Public WiFi networks provide additional features to enhance user experience and security compared to home WiFi.
- Fast and reliable internet access across a wide area
- Easy WiFi password management
- Business web page or social media integration
- Customisable WiFi log-in page
- Secure isolation of users
- Content filtering
- Admin control apps to manage and monitor
- Automatic WiFi channel configuration
Some complete public WiFi projects
- Woollahra Sailing Club - Indoor and outdoor public WiFi installation.
- Marina Resort, Nelson Bay - public WiFi points upgrade.
- Harbour Bar & Kitchen Darling Harbour - Indoor public WiFi spot.
- Whitewater Restaurant, Manly - public WiFi installation.
- Bluewater Cafe, Manly - public WiFi point installation.
- Backpackers Buddy / Manly Internet Cafe - 13 Computers and public WiFi access point setup.
- Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong, Victoria - 55 rooms WiFi network installed.
Q&A
Why is WiFi connected but no internet?
WiFi connects your device only to the router. The connection to the Internet is a chain of a computer, a WiFi router, a modem, and a service provider. If the computer is connected to a WiFi router but has no internet, the modem or the ISP is likely a problem.
Troubleshooting WiFi
- Check the lights on the NBN modem. They should all be solid except for one light blinking. If the modem lights are off, call your internet provider, as they should replace the modem for free. The NBN modem could be damaged due to a lightning or power surge.
- Check the cable between the router and the NBN modem. One typical mistake is connecting the modem to the router's LAN port. The modem should be connected to the WAN router port, usually marked red or blue. Mistakes are easy in new router installations or replacements.
Those are only a few reasons why the WiFi is not working.
WiFi router vs Access Point
A WiFi router creates your home network and connects it to the internet. A WiFi access point only provides the wireless signal for devices to connect to that network. Home routers usually have WiFi built in, so they can act as both. If an access point or router is set up incorrectly, devices may disconnect or the WiFi may drop out.
Do I need a mesh or WiFi extender?
A mesh system is a group of WiFi access points that work together as one network. They can connect to each other by cable or wirelessly. Mesh allows seamless roaming, so your device stays connected when you move around the house, even during a video call. To see if your mesh supports seamless roaming, check specifications for IEEE 802.11k, 802.11r, and 802.11v standards in both your mesh system and your mobile or laptop device. Most Apple devices from 2017 onward support these roaming standards, though other brands may not.
A set of WiFi extenders can also be set up with the same WiFi network name. However, this would likely not have seamless roaming, and reception would be patchy. In other words, a WiFi mesh system is better if you want consistent WiFi speeds and want to move across the house while connected.
WiFi and router prices
The total WiFi price = installation + router + ISP plan.
A home WiFi router installation usually takes half an hour. It may take hours to install access points or extenders in multi-room houses and ensure WiFi reception is perfect everywhere where fast internet is required. When WiFi is set right, it should not ever drop out.
The Internet plan price range in Australia is from $55 to over $100 per month and may include the price of a WiFi router.
Routers for home or office cost $30 to $500, more for mesh systems. It depends on the specifications and features, such as frequencies, speed, security standards, etc. Some optional features may cause WiFi dropouts or reduce security if misconfigured. WiFi quality is not automatically proportional to the router's price.
We use simple and reliable routers priced at $30 - $200 for family homes.
EMF detection
Our WiFi installation services include Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation detection and measurement, addressing exposure from WiFi routers, neighbouring mobile 5G towers, and other sources. Using an EMF meter on request, we help assess EMF levels around your WiFi equipment and nearby sources while maintaining reliable connectivity.
Free callout to the Northern Beaches and North Shore
Our WiFi installer offers free callouts to the Northern Beaches Council area and North Shore, NSW, covering all suburbs from Mosman, North Sydney, and Manly to Palm Beach. WiFi installations can also be arranged across Sydney.