Internet in a rented flat in Batumi: how to get connected calmly
The first thing you need after moving is decent internet: work, calls home, a series in the evening. In a rented flat it gets complicated: the contract may be in the landlord’s name, the router is old, and Wi-Fi doesn’t reach the bedroom. Let’s go step by step.
First — questions for the landlord
- Is there an active internet connection, and whose name is the contract in?
- Who pays and how much — is internet included in the rent?
- Where is the router, and can it be replaced or moved?
- What are the Wi-Fi password and the router settings password (often nobody knows)?
If there is no internet: what to choose
- Fibre (a cable into the flat) — the most stable option for work and video calls. Installation usually takes a few days.
- A mobile router with a SIM card — quick and no technician needed, handy for the first weeks or a short rental. Speed depends on the signal in the building.
- A connection contract is often signed with a passport — check in advance which documents are needed.
Wi-Fi in every room
The concrete walls of new buildings block the signal. If Wi-Fi drops in the far room, these help: the right place for the router (not in a cupboard or on the floor), the 5 GHz band for nearby rooms, an extender or a system of two or three points (mesh). Check where the router is now first — sometimes moving it is enough.
Security from day one
- Change the Wi-Fi password — the previous tenant may know the old one.
- Change the router settings password (often a default like admin).
- Turn on router updates if it supports them.
- A separate guest network for visitors.
How I can help
I will come, check what the flat has, suggest what to connect, set up the router, Wi-Fi in every room, passwords, Smart TV and printer. Internet and Wi-Fi — from 50 ₾. I speak English, Russian and Georgian, so I can help you talk to the landlord or the provider.