Apartment Wi‑Fi: beat interference and dead zones.

Quick wins (do these first)

• Move the router: high + central + open air (not behind a TV, not inside a cabinet).
• Pick the right band: 5 GHz = faster/lower latency (shorter range); 2.4 GHz = longer range through walls (more congestion).
• Choose a clean channel: in crowded buildings, “auto” isn’t always best — avoid heavy overlap when you can.
• Skip old extenders: they often create roaming problems and add extra interference.
• Wire what matters: Ethernet for TV/console/PC removes Wi‑Fi variability from your most sensitive devices.

Apartment interference (what’s actually happening)

Apartment Wi‑Fi problems usually come from congestion (many nearby networks sharing the same air time) and signal loss (walls, appliances, and layout reducing usable range). The fix is typically a mix of:

• a router that handles crowded spectrum and multiple devices without instability,
• using 5 GHz where you need performance (and 2.4 GHz where you need range), and
• placing the router where it can “see” your most-used devices (line‑of‑sight whenever possible).

Router features that matter in apartments

• Strong 5 GHz performance for speed and lower latency in the same room or nearby.
• Good 2.4 GHz handling for longer range devices (smart home, far rooms) in dense environments.
• Enough CPU / memory to stay stable when many devices are active at once.
• QoS / traffic prioritization to protect video calls, streaming, and gaming when the network is busy.
• Reliable updates and a stable firmware track record (security and stability matter).