hash-markHow to set up the Internet in a new apartment
1. Find an ISP
Depending on where you live, you may not have a wide range of choices for your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In some cases, you will be lucky enough to have a choice between two different companies. But if this is not the case in your area, you should carefully study the available offers.
If any provider offers a fiber connection, you should prioritize it over others if you value high speed and low latency. Cable is still a good option if nothing else is available. Both will be equally easy to set up once the provider has established a connection to your home. In the end, you’ll still be connected to a router on your end.
If you live in a remote area with limited access to services, satellite Internet may be your only option. This is something you should only use if nothing else is available. Satellite internet has much higher latency than other options and is not suitable for gaming and similar purposes. If you just need to browse the Internet and watch videos, it may still be enough, but be prepared to deal with reliability issues.
2. Install your modemTalk to your prospective landlord and see if they might be willing to contact the ISP for you and provide approval. Even then, you may have to wait until your contract is up.
Is it better to use Wi-Fi over a wired connection?
WiFi is great for mobile devices and computers you don’t use to play. Its periodically unstable nature may make it unsuitable for applications that require low latency. Working from home is another situation that requires a wired connection to minimize any friction.
I already have my own router. Can I use it instead of the one provided by the ISP?
This depends on your Internet provider. Some will allow it, while others will insist that I only use their approved hardware.
My WiFi connection is very unstable. What can I do?
First, check that the router is not physically obstructed. WiFi is very sensitive to this, and even a cardboard box full of items you haven’t unpacked yet can cause noticeable degradation in your connection quality. If that doesn’t help, try changing your WiFi network to a different frequency. This can be done in the router settings.
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