HomeWire home network lab
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Whole-home Wi-Fi, debugged.

Dead zone in the back bedroom? Buffering at 8pm? We pull apart the British home network, router by router, so you stop guessing and start fixing. No jargon, no upsells.

Homes tested
140+
Avg speed gain
3.4×
Jargon used
0
Mesh Wi-Fi router on a shelf in a modern UK home
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Back bedroom · 5GHz
// the field guides

Pick a problem, get a fix.

Every guide is written for a normal British home with normal kit, and tested before it goes live.

Why Is My Wi-Fi So Slow? 12 Fixes That Actually Work (UK)
Fix It: Wi-Fi & Network Troubleshooting

Why Is My Wi-Fi So Slow? 12 Fixes That Actually Work (UK)

Why is my Wi-Fi so slow? 12 tested UK fixes, from router placement and 5GHz to channel changes and your Ofcom minimum-speed rights.

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Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping or Disconnecting? Step-by-Step Fix
Fix It: Wi-Fi & Network Troubleshooting

Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping or Disconnecting? Step-by-Step Fix

If your wifi keeps dropping, work through these UK fixes in order: restart the router, change the channel, split the bands and check for a line fault.

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Ethernet Connected But No Internet? How to Fix It
Fix It: Wi-Fi & Network Troubleshooting

Ethernet Connected But No Internet? How to Fix It

Ethernet connected but no internet? Work through these ordered UK fixes, from a quick router reboot to DHCP, DNS and driver repairs that get you back online.

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How to Log Into Your Router at 192.168.1.1 (UK Routers)
Set Up & Get Online

How to Log Into Your Router at 192.168.1.1 (UK Routers)

A step-by-step 192.168.1.1 router login guide for UK routers, plus the correct IP for BT, Sky, Virgin, TalkTalk, EE and Plusnet hubs.

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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Channel to Stop Interference
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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Channel to Stop Interference

How to change your Wi-Fi channel to stop interference: best 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels, plus steps for BT, Sky, Virgin and TalkTalk routers.

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Mesh Wi-Fi vs Extender vs Powerline: Which Beats Dead Spots?
Gear: Mesh, Extenders & Adapters

Mesh Wi-Fi vs Extender vs Powerline: Which Beats Dead Spots?

Mesh vs extender vs powerline compared for UK homes: which one actually fixes Wi-Fi dead spots, with real speeds, costs and setup tips.

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Wi-Fi Channel Finder
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Wi-Fi Channel Finder

Best Wi-Fi channel finder for UK homes: read your phone's Wi-Fi scan and get the least-crowded 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz channel to switch to.

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Broadband Speed Calculator: How Much Do You Actually Need?
Tools

Broadband Speed Calculator: How Much Do You Actually Need?

Free broadband speed calculator: tell us your household and we work out how much broadband speed you need, in Mbps, for the UK.

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Mesh Node Planner
Tools

Mesh Node Planner

Free UK mesh node planner: answer how many mesh nodes do I need for your home's size, floors and walls, with a printable placement plan.

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Plain-English fixes for British homes: router settings worth changing, mesh kit that actually works, and the speed-test results that matter. One email, no jargon, unsubscribe anytime.

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