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How do I set up a Wi-Fi booster in my home?

Setting up a Wi-Fi booster helps extend your Wi-Fi into rooms with weak signal and usually takes just a few minutes. A Wi-Fi booster helps carry your existing Wi-Fi signal further around your home. It works best when it is placed correctly and set up near your router first.

Before you start

Make sure:

  • Your internet is working

  • Your router is switched on

  • You know your Wi-Fi name and password

💡 Tip: Set up the booster in the same room as your router first.

Step 1: Plug in the Wi-Fi booster

  1. Plug the booster into a wall socket near your router

  2. Turn it on

  3. Wait for the power light to appear

📝 Note: Do not plug the booster into an extension lead during setup.

Step 2: Connect the booster to your Wi-Fi

Most boosters connect in one of two ways.

Option 1: Using WPS

  1. Press the WPS button on your router for around 5 seconds, until the Wi-Fi lights change

  2. Then, press the WPS button on the booster for around 5 seconds (check the manufacturer's instructions on this)

  3. Wait until the connection light turns solid (lights may vary,  so check the manufacturer's instructions on this)

Option 2: Using an app or web page

  • Connect your phone to the booster Wi-Fi

  • Follow the on-screen setup steps

  • Select your home Wi-Fi and enter the password

⚠️ Caution: Do not turn off the router or booster during setup.

Step 3: Move the booster to the best location

Once connected:

  • Unplug the booster

  • Move it halfway between the router and the weak signal area

  • Plug it directly into a wall socket

💡 Tip: The booster should still show a strong signal light.

Check the booster is working

After setup:

  • Connect your device to the booster Wi-Fi

  • Test the internet in the blackspot area

  • Move the booster slightly if needed

📝 Note: Small changes in position can improve performance.

Common setup problems

The booster will not connect

  • Restart the router and booster

  • Move the booster closer to the router

  • Check the Wi-Fi password is correct

Wi-Fi is still weak

  • Move the booster closer to the router

  • Avoid placing it behind furniture or near thick walls

When should I contact Home Unity?

Contact Home Unity support if:

  • The booster will not connect after setup

  • Wi-Fi is still poor in several rooms

  • You need advice on the best solution for your home

Our team can help check your setup and recommend next steps.