Address the issue with your landlord about the poor Wi-Fi connection.
Address the issue with your landlord about the poor Wi-Fi connection.
Hi, your landlord’s router has limited coverage, which is why you’ve tried a D-Link booster. It does help improve Wi-Fi in your apartment, but sometimes it still feels slow or unreliable. You’re considering TP-Link AV1000 adapters to create a wired connection between the router and the booster. Since your current internet is DSL and she plans to switch to fiber soon, this could potentially boost stability. Think about it carefully—testing the setup first might give you clearer results before investing in additional hardware.
Installing fiber is usually paired with a new router. Observe the progress afterward.
When she switches to fiber, SaskTel will swap out your existing modem/router. The units provided with the service are sufficient for a modest to medium-sized apartment.
I've tried a few powerline adapter configurations, including the same TP-Link model. If you share the same circuit breaker, speeds around 100mbps are possible, but anything better than 15mbps is rare. Even at lower speeds, the connection remains stable enough for basic tasks like calls and video conferencing, Teams, etc. Gaming didn't perform well. I didn't test MoCA adapters, which rely on coax cables—since my setup already uses MoCA for cable boxes, it might be worth exploring that option if coax isn't available.