Slow Wi-Fi available, prefer wired connection
Slow Wi-Fi available, prefer wired connection
So, my apartment came with included wifi. On my floor there is a network room, splitting the internet into four different wifi signals with different names and passwords. In my quadrant there are probably 4 or 5 units that share the wifi I am connected with (the router being just outside my door). The wifi is horribly inconsistent, likely depending on how many people are using it I am sure. At best I have gotten over 100mb/s (rare) when standing directly under it or just inside my door. Just testing it now I got a speed of ~9. From my door to the remainder of my apartment is a windy hall. Because of this I get typically one third (currently ~3) of the speed I standing by the door. My desktop is situated in a rather unfortunate corner (only good place it’ll fit) where the wifi is even a little worse. Any suggestions? I’d rather not need to just pay for an additional internet provider. Does anyone know if large apartment complexes might even bother listening to my complaints? My girlfriend and I picked up a to-link 2.4/5ghz wifi extender when we moved in (as our Phillips hue needed an Ethernet port to work and we have none in our apartment) but the wifi from that is no better and even less reliable at times. Other things I have considered is adding a wifi splitter to the ubiquity router (only an input on it) and slip a cable between my doorframe, string it along my ceiling and to my desktop (my gf will hate me) and hope nobody notices. Another option may be adding a networking kit in the networking room, if the networking room is on the same electrical as me. Also, with that I’d need to hope nobody looks at the networking switch often enough to find it and take it away. any suggestions would be appreciated!
It’s probably worth chatting with your building neighbors. You might be able to add yourself to a work order list and get a cable through the wall. Often there’s a connection point in the wall you can use, though it could be hidden behind some heavy furniture.
The apartment wasn’t equipped with any furniture at first, which might mean there’s a reason for that. Only two phone jacks were available.
The problem lies in needing a personal ISP since you're linked to a public network. For Ethernet access, consider using a wireless bridge. Some routers offer this feature or support DDWRT. Generally, the device connects via WiFi and its ports supply Ethernet to devices without WiFi. However, my worry is that on public WiFi, others might intercept your data if file sharing is enabled.
I don’t have file sharing turned on. My connection uses a Wi-Fi card on my desktop, but the speed remains unsatisfactory.
Express your frustration with the weak Wi-Fi connection. Recommend installing a wired setup to improve stability. Suggest adding a switch and router for a more reliable network experience.
Choose your own internet provider. It’s important to understand the details of the apartment, including how many people share the connection and what devices are used. If you need a faster connection, invest in your own service.
Here are some alternatives:
- Could you suggest something else? I’d rather avoid paying extra for another internet provider.
- I’d prefer not to just subscribe to another internet service.
- What other options do you have in mind?
You seem confused about the situation. You mentioned a certain number of residents plus around 4 to 5 devices per person. It looks like you're unsure about the landlord's internet plan. The existing setup might not handle enough traffic, and the pipe can only support so much data. If you really need faster internet, your best choice would be to set up your own connection.