Wi-Fi Access Points for Algarve Homes & Businesses
Improve Wi-Fi coverage across your property with professionally installed Wi-Fi access points from Lazer Telecom. Access points can bring Wi-Fi closer to the areas where you need it, making them particularly useful for larger homes, villas, offices and properties where walls, distance or layout make Wi-Fi coverage difficult.
Lease or buy a Wi-Fi access point
What Is a Wi-Fi Access Point?
A Wi-Fi access point provides wireless connectivity in an area of your property where coverage from the main router may be weak or unavailable.
Rather than relying on the router alone to cover the entire property, one or more access points can be positioned where additional Wi-Fi coverage is required.
Wi-Fi Solutions for Different Algarve Properties
LARGER HOMES & VILLAS
Larger properties, multiple floors and greater distances between rooms can make it difficult for a single Wi-Fi point to provide effective coverage throughout the home.
THICK-WALLED PROPERTIES
Stone, concrete and other building materials can reduce Wi-Fi signal between different areas of a property. An access point can provide Wi-Fi from a better location on the other side of these obstacles.
TERRACES & OUTDOOR AREAS
Where suitable equipment and installation are available, access points can extend Wi-Fi coverage to areas such as terraces, gardens and pool areas.
HOLIDAY HOMES & RENTAL PROPERTIES
Additional Wi-Fi points can help provide more consistent coverage for guests across larger rental properties.
OFFICES & BUSINESSES
Access points can provide Wi-Fi in different working, customer and communal areas according to the requirements of the premises.
CONDOMINIUMS & SHARED AREAS
Properties with reception areas, communal spaces, pools or multiple units may require several carefully positioned Wi-Fi points.
Wi-Fi for Villas and Larger Properties in the Algarve
Property size, multiple floors, thick walls, outdoor areas and outbuildings can all make Wi-Fi coverage more challenging.
Instead of trying to make one router cover the entire property, access points allow Wi-Fi to be provided from additional locations where connectivity is actually needed.
The appropriate number, type and position of access points depends on the property’s construction, network infrastructure and coverage requirements.
Wi-Fi Access Point or Wi-Fi Extender?
ACCESS POINT: An access point provides Wi-Fi from another point in the property’s network and can use a wired network connection where appropriate.
WI-FI EXTENDER / REPEATER: A conventional wireless extender receives an existing Wi-Fi signal and retransmits it to increase its reach.
The most appropriate solution depends on the property, existing network, cabling and areas requiring coverage. For properties where a reliable wired connection can be installed, an access point can provide a strong foundation for Wi-Fi in the required area.
Wi-Fi Access Point or eero Mesh?
| WI-FI ACCESS POINTS | EERO MESH WI-FI | |
| APPROACH | Wi-Fi points positioned around the property | Multiple eero devices working as a mesh system |
| INSTALLATION | Tailored to the property’s network and coverage requirements | Mesh configuration using eero devices |
| GOOD FIT FOR | Properties requiring a more tailored Wi-Fi installation | Homes wanting a flexible whole-home mesh solution |
| OUTDOOR/SPECIALIST REQUIREMENTS | Suitable equipment can be selected for specific requirements | Primarily a whole-home mesh solution |
There isn’t one solution that is right for every property. The best approach depends on your home’s layout, construction, existing network and where you need Wi-Fi.
Better Wi-Fi Doesn’t Increase Your Internet Plan Speed
Access points help distribute Wi-Fi around your property. They do not increase the maximum internet speed provided by your Lazer plan.
Actual Wi-Fi performance depends on factors including your internet service, access point model, device capabilities, network configuration, cabling, interference, distance and property construction.
How Does a Lazer Wi-Fi Access Point Installation Work?
Wi-Fi Installation from a Local Algarve Team
With Lazer, your internet connection and Wi-Fi solution can be supported by the same local team.
Instead of choosing Wi-Fi equipment without knowing how it will perform in your property, we can help determine which approach is appropriate for your layout and existing network.
Improve Wi-Fi Coverage Across Your Property
Whether you need better Wi-Fi in another room, across several floors or in selected outdoor areas, our team can help identify an appropriate access point solution for your property.
Wi-Fi Access Points: FAQs
What is a Wi-Fi access point?
A Wi-Fi access point provides wireless connectivity from an additional location in your property. It can be used where Wi-Fi coverage from the main router is weak or unavailable.
How much does a Lazer Wi-Fi access point cost?
Current options start from €9.99/month to lease or €199 to purchase, including VAT. The appropriate equipment and final cost depend on the required installation.
What’s the difference between an access point and a Wi-Fi extender?
An access point provides Wi-Fi from another point in the property’s network and can use a wired network connection. A conventional wireless extender receives an existing Wi-Fi signal and retransmits it.
What’s the difference between access points and eero mesh Wi-Fi?
Both can improve Wi-Fi coverage, but they use different approaches. Access points are suited to tailored installations around a property, while eero uses multiple devices working together as a mesh Wi-Fi system.
How many access points do I need?
It depends on the size and construction of the property, existing network, areas requiring coverage and the equipment used. Our team can recommend an appropriate setup.
Can access points provide outdoor Wi-Fi?
Suitable access point equipment can be used to provide Wi-Fi in outdoor areas such as terraces, gardens or pool areas. The appropriate equipment and installation depend on the property and environment.
Are access points suitable for thick walls?
They can be particularly useful where walls or other obstacles reduce the Wi-Fi signal from the main router, because an access point can provide Wi-Fi from another location in the property.
Can I use access points in a business?
Yes. Access points can be used in offices, hospitality properties and other commercial environments. The appropriate equipment and network design depend on the number of users, devices and areas requiring coverage.
Does an access point increase my internet speed?
It does not increase the maximum speed of your internet plan. It can improve Wi-Fi connectivity in an area where the existing wireless signal is weak.
Can I lease instead of buying?
Yes. Lazer currently offers access points from €9.99/month to lease, as well as purchase options from €199.
How long does installation take?
Installation time depends on the property, cabling, equipment and number of access points required. Our team can advise once the installation requirements are known.