WiFi
How many WiFi access points does a home need?
By IPProtec · · 5 min read
Quick answer
As a guide, a flat of up to about 90 m² is usually covered by one or two well-placed access points; a two-storey home needs at least one per floor, and each relevant outdoor area (garden, pool) usually needs one more. The exact number depends on materials and layout.
The four deciding factors
- Floors: slabs attenuate heavily; you almost always need one point per floor.
- Materials: load-bearing walls, solid brick or concrete reduce range.
- Layout: a long home is poorly covered from one end.
- Outdoors: garden, terrace or pool are coverage zones of their own.
Indicative examples
| Home | Indicative access points |
|---|---|
| 70–90 m² flat, one floor | 1–2 |
| Long flat or penthouse with terrace | 2–3 |
| Two-storey terraced house | 2–3 |
| Two-storey villa with garden and pool | 3–5 |
More access points isn't always better
Too many access points at high power interfere with each other and confuse devices. Good design tunes channels and power so each area has enough coverage without excessive overlap.