Wi-Fi and network setup in South Lake Tahoe
Big houses, thick walls, cabins on a slope. Tahoe homes are hard on Wi-Fi. I find out why the signal drops and fix it, from a router swap to wired access points and a proper firewall. Homes and small offices in South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Stateline and Zephyr Cove.
Services offered
Coverage checks
Finding where the signal dies, and why.
Mesh and access points
Mesh systems, or wired access points where the walls are too thick for mesh.
Routers and modems
A new router set up properly, or the most out of the one you have.
Firewalls and guest networks
A separate network for guests and smart devices, kept away from your computers and files.
Troubleshooting
Dropouts, slow speeds and devices that won’t connect.
Small offices
Shared printers, file access, and a network that doesn’t need rebooting every Monday.
Prices
All prices| Wi-Fi and network work | $100 an hour | Time depends on the space: walls, floors and distance. |
|---|---|---|
| House calls | Travel billed after 15 minutes | The first 15 minutes each way are free; after that, travel time is $100 an hour. As far as Reno. |
Equipment is extra, and I call before ordering any or before a job grows.
Businesses: get in touch for a quote. Business jobs vary far more than home ones, so they’re quoted to fit, not marked up.
How it works
Describe the problem
Call or email with what’s happening: where the signal drops, what’s slow, what won’t connect.
Look at the space
Settings problems can often be checked remotely. Coverage problems need a visit.
Fix and test
I set up the fix, test the rooms that matter, and walk you through what changed.
Questions
Why is my Wi-Fi slow in some rooms?
Distance, walls, floors and interference all cut the signal. Stone fireplaces, metal and log walls are common culprits. The fix is usually a better-placed access point or a mesh system, not a faster internet plan.
Do I need a mesh system?
Not always. A well-placed router covers many homes. Bigger or multi-level homes usually need mesh or wired access points. You’ll know which after a look at the space.
Can you fix my existing setup instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Settings, placement and channels fix a lot before any new hardware.
Can you set up a guest network?
Yes. Guests and smart devices get their own network, separate from your computers and files. Useful for vacation rentals too.
Do you work on business networks?
Yes, for small offices: firewalls, shared printers and files, and Wi-Fi for staff and customers.
Do you install security cameras?
Yes. Cameras live on the network, so they’re planned together. TV, audio & smart home
Signal dropping out?
Tell me where it drops and what you’ve tried.
