The Challenge
After moving into a new home, the homeowner quickly discovered that the existing Wi-Fi setup simply wasn’t fit for purpose. The FTTP connection had been installed under the stairs — far from ideal for signal distribution — resulting in patchy coverage, frequent dropouts, and unreliable performance throughout the house.
Working from home made this more than just an inconvenience. Video calls on platforms like Microsoft Teams were regularly dropping, impacting day-to-day productivity.
To make things more challenging, the homeowner was clear: no drilling, no cabling, and no expensive, invasive install.
What We Did
We carried out a full site survey to understand how the Wi-Fi signal was behaving within the property and identify the most effective placement strategy.
Based on this, we designed a three-node mesh system using Amazon eero technology, leveraging the latest Wi-Fi 7 capabilities.
The primary access point was positioned alongside the existing router, with a second placed on the middle landing and a third satellite directly above it on the upper floor. This vertical alignment allowed us to maximise signal propagation between floors while keeping the install completely non-invasive.
By utilising Wi-Fi 7, we were able to create a high-performance wireless backhaul using dedicated, uncongested channels — ensuring that communication between access points remained fast and stable, without impacting user devices.
The Result
The homeowner now benefits from full-speed Wi-Fi throughout the entire property — achieving their full 500 Mbps connection in every room, on every floor, without a single cable being installed.
Video calls are now stable and uninterrupted, transforming the working-from-home experience. Beyond that, the improved coverage unlocked additional benefits — including the ability to reliably connect and update their electric vehicle via the home network, something that simply wasn’t possible before.
All of this was achieved with a clean, discreet setup that respected both the home and the homeowner’s budget.
Thinking About Something Similar?
If your Wi-Fi isn’t keeping up — but you don’t want the mess or cost of a full wired installation — Tartan Solutions can design a smart, non-invasive solution that delivers real performance. Get in touch to see how we can improve your home network without disrupting your space.