The Challenge
A couple renovating their home in the Highlands wanted to make full use of a newly built garden room — but with rural connectivity and distance from the main house, reliable internet access was a real concern. They needed a solution that would deliver fast, stable connectivity across both buildings without compromise.
What We Did
We worked closely with their electrician during the build phase to install a fibre link between the main house and the garden room — ensuring a robust, high-speed connection from day one. Media converters were deployed at either end, allowing the fibre connection to deliver full wired network performance seamlessly between the two buildings.
Inside the home, we designed and installed a three-access-point wireless network using a Ubiquiti UniFi solution, powered by a UniFi Gateway Ultra for secure and efficient network management.
A single, unified Wi-Fi network (SSID) was configured across all access points, enabling smooth roaming throughout the entire property — from inside the home right through to the garden room — without any manual switching or drop in connection.
Structured cabling was installed throughout the property to support strong, consistent performance in every room, while the garden room was fully equipped with a smart TV connected to the network — turning it into a true extension of the home.
To ensure long-term reliability, we also enabled remote management capabilities and designed the system to support a secondary internet connection via Starlink, providing a future-ready backup option in this rural location.
The Result
The homeowners now enjoy seamless, high-speed connectivity across both the main house and garden room — with no drop-offs or dead zones. Whether moving through the house or stepping out into the garden room, devices stay connected effortlessly thanks to the single Wi-Fi network and intelligent roaming.
The wired fibre link ensures maximum performance between buildings, while the smart TV and connected devices in the garden room operate flawlessly. With remote management in place and Starlink-ready resilience, the entire system is built not just for today — but for whatever comes next.
Thinking About Something Similar?
If you’re planning a garden room, home office, or upgrading your property’s connectivity — especially in rural or challenging locations — Tartan Solutions can design a system that works flawlessly from day one. Get in touch to see how we can build a network around the way you live.