Fast, Reliable WiFi / Networking Solutions by Network Specialists

There are many reasons for slow internet speed on both wired and WiFi connections. At Home Network Specialists, we offer a free Network & WiFi Survey to identify the cause and provide detailed recommendations. Here are a few steps you can take to help identify the cause: 1. **Poor Coverage:** Is your WiFi signal being blocked or degraded due to distance from the router or multiple walls and doors? Try moving the device closer to the router. 2. **Multiple Neighbouring WiFi Networks:** Performance issues can arise from multiple neighbouring WiFi networks. Check your device's WiFi settings to see if there are many other networks with strong signals. We can optimize your home WiFi network to utilize the best bandwidth and improve signal strength. 3. **Overstrain on Your WiFi:** Multiple devices competing for bandwidth can cause stuttering and lower speeds. Hardwire devices that are heavy data users, such as media streaming devices or TVs. 4. **Using the Broadband Provider's Default Router/WiFi:** Routers provided by broadband providers often can't handle today's demanding network requirements. Providers may offer "extenders" or "repeaters" to cover areas with poor signal, but these are often insufficient. We can perform a WiFi & Network Survey and provide bespoke recommendations for your situation.

There are many benefits to hardwiring certain devices, although it can be more challenging due to the need for a direct Ethernet cable running from the router to the device. Consider the following when deciding if you should hardwire your device: 1. **Device Mobility:** Is the device mobile (e.g., tablet or mobile) or static (e.g., TV or desktop computer)? If static, hardwiring will relieve strain on your WiFi network and provide more reliable connectivity. 2. **Usage Type:** Will the device be used for video or media streaming (HD/4K/8K)? If so, hardwiring is highly recommended to prevent bandwidth issues and ensure smooth streaming. 3. **Work Purposes:** Devices used for work should ideally be hardwired to ensure stable connectivity and avoid disruptions caused by other devices on the network. 4. **Network Load:** If more than three people are using the WiFi network with multiple devices, hardwiring some devices can help alleviate network strain. 5. **Connection Type:** Devices connected via 2.4GHz may struggle with media streaming if multiple devices use the same band. Hardwiring or using 5GHz WiFi 6/6e can improve performance.

The time required to improve your WiFi depends on your specific needs and desired outcomes. Generally, we install the following solutions within these timeframes: 1. **New WiFi Mesh Install:** 1-2 hours 2. **Multi WiFi Access Point Solutions:** 2-6 hours, depending on the number of access points and their locations. 3. **Garden Office/Outbuilding Connection Install:** 1-2 days, depending on complexity and the number of access points required. 4. **Whole Home Ad-Blocking:** 2-3 hours 5. **Home VPN Setup:** 2-5 hours

Yes, we specialize in designing, installing, and connecting your existing home broadband and WiFi to outdoor buildings like garden offices. Depending on your requirements, the installation can typically be completed within a day and is future-proofed to work with all providers. Contact us at 07968 303 722 or submit an enquiry today.

We cover the majority of Dorset and surrounding areas in Hampshire and Wiltshire. For more specific information, please refer to the map on our website or contact us directly.