How to set up a mesh WiFi system from scratch
Unpack your main router unit, plug it in near your modem, download the app on your phone, and follow the app's step-by-step setup wizard. Then add the extra units (satellites) to expand coverage. The whole process takes about 15 minutes.
A mesh WiFi system is a network of routers working together to cover your whole house instead of just one area. You start by setting up the main router near your modem, then add extra units in other rooms to spread the signal. The app walks you through everything. You don't need to understand networking.
- ✓Do you have the main router unit and the extra satellites?
- ✓Is your modem turned on and your internet working?
- ✓Do you have a smartphone to run the app?
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Putting the main router too far from the modem. They need to be connected by an Ethernet cable
- Hiding the router in a cupboard to keep it out of sight. This blocks the signal and makes the whole system slower
- Adding satellites before the main router is fully set up. The main router must finish setup first
- Placing satellites right next to the main router instead of spreading them out. They need to be in different rooms to expand coverage
Signs you need professional help
- If the app can't find the main router after you've plugged it in and waited 2 minutes, or if the Ethernet cable is connected but the main router shows no internet light, or if the app won't add satellites even after restarting them, get in touch and we'll walk you through it.
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