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Fixing Slow WiFi in a Finca with Thick Stone Walls

Why the usual single-router setup struggles in a traditional finca, and what actually fixes it.

Why signal drops room to room

Thick stone or concrete walls, common in older fincas around the Marina Alta, block WiFi signal far more than standard plasterboard. A router that works fine in the living room often can’t reach the far bedroom or the terrace.

Mesh systems vs single routers

A mesh WiFi system spreads coverage across several small units instead of one powerful router, so each room gets its own strong signal instead of a weak edge of one big one.

What a setup visit involves

We walk the property, test signal strength room by room, and place access points where they’ll actually help, rather than guessing from a floor plan.