Wi-Fi & Home Networking in San Antonio
Slow internet in the back bedroom? Printer won't connect? Mesh router boxes still in the closet? I'll come sort it out.
Open Mon–Fri 8–7, Saturday 9–5. House calls all over Bexar County.
Wi-Fi problems are one of the most frustrating things to deal with because they’re usually invisible. Your phone says you’re connected, but nothing loads. Half the time it’s not even your equipment; it’s where the router is, or the mesh nodes are in the wrong rooms.
What I get called about
- Dead zones: the back bedroom, the garage, the patio, the upstairs office
- Internet that “works” but feels slow on Zoom calls or streaming
- A mesh kit (Eero, Orbi, Google Nest, TP-Link Deco) that’s still sitting in the box because the app setup got confusing
- Printers that won’t show up on the network anymore
- Smart-home stuff that won’t connect: Ring doorbells, Nest thermostats, security cameras, smart plugs
- Replacing the ISP-provided modem/router combo with something better
- Setting up a guest network so the kids’ friends aren’t on your main one
- Older homes where the cable jack is in the wrong room and the internet has been mediocre for years
San Antonio-specific things
A few things come up over and over in this market:
- Brick and stucco houses kill Wi-Fi. A lot of homes here, especially in older parts of town and in the Hill Country, have walls that block the signal harder than a typical house elsewhere. One router in the living room often isn’t enough.
- Big single-story ranch homes need at least two mesh nodes. Common in Stone Oak, Helotes, and most newer subdivisions. The router-in-the-office setup almost never reaches the master bedroom.
- Three-story or 3,000+ sq ft homes (think Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch) usually need three nodes and careful placement to actually work.
- AT&T Fiber and Spectrum modems are fine, but the bundled Wi-Fi on them is usually the bottleneck. Putting your own router or mesh in front almost always helps.
How I work
Free diagnosis. I’ll come walk through the house, test signal strength in the rooms that matter, and tell you what would actually fix it. Sometimes that’s a $30 router move and sometimes it’s a mesh upgrade. A Wi-Fi or mesh install is $149 plus the equipment, and printer setup is $79. See the full price list.
While I’m out I can also clean up an infected machine, tune up a slow Mac, or handle any other computer repair in the same visit. If the TV and speakers need work too, see home theater and AV.
Common questions
- How much does it cost to install Wi-Fi or a mesh system?
- $149 plus the equipment. That includes testing the signal room by room, installing the router or mesh, and reconnecting every device. Printer setup is $79. See the full price list.
- Do I need a mesh Wi-Fi system?
- Not always. In a smaller home, moving the router or replacing the one your internet provider gave you is often enough. Large single-story homes, homes over about 3,000 square feet, and brick or stucco houses usually need mesh. I test the signal before recommending anything.
- Should I replace the router from AT&T or Spectrum?
- The modem is usually fine, but the Wi-Fi built into these boxes is often the weak point. Putting your own router or mesh behind it usually helps a lot.
- Can you run Ethernet cable to an office or game room?
- Yes. I run Ethernet inside the walls to rooms that need a steady connection. It’s the most reliable fix when Wi-Fi can’t reach a room. See in-wall wiring.
- Can you connect my printer and smart home devices?
- Yes. I get printers working from every computer and phone in the house, and I connect doorbells, thermostats, cameras and smart plugs to your Wi-Fi.
Get in touch
Easiest way is to just call or text. I’ll get back to you the same day.
- Phone
- (210) 960-3260 (texts welcome)
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8a – 7p
Saturday 9a – 5p
Sunday by appointment - Service area
- I come to you anywhere in greater San Antonio: Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Boerne, Schertz, Helotes, Leon Valley, Southtown, Castle Hills, Universal City, and most of Bexar County.