We Installed Property-Wide Wi-Fi. The Pros, Cons & What to Know

2025-07-08

Send us a textIn Episode 103 of Your Landlord Resource, we dive deep into our real-world experience installing property-wide fiber optic Wi-Fi in a six-unit rental property. This isn’t theory—we share what worked, what we wish we knew sooner, and what it all cost. From upgrading a midterm rental and supporting smart locks to giving tenants high-speed access at a fraction of retail pricing, this episode is packed with tips for self-managing landlords.We break down why Wi-Fi is becoming a top must-have amenity for renters (with 90% of tenants in a 2024 NMHC survey rat...

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In Episode 103 of Your Landlord Resource, we dive deep into our real-world experience installing property-wide fiber optic Wi-Fi in a six-unit rental property. This isn’t theory—we share what worked, what we wish we knew sooner, and what it all cost. From upgrading a midterm rental and supporting smart locks to giving tenants high-speed access at a fraction of retail pricing, this episode is packed with tips for self-managing landlords.

We break down why Wi-Fi is becoming a top must-have amenity for renters (with 90% of tenants in a 2024 NMHC survey rating it essential), and how landlords can meet that demand in a cost-conscious and scalable way. You’ll learn what types of properties benefit most, how much bandwidth you really need, and how to handle the install without blowing your budget—or your mind.

We cover the technical details landlords need to know, including using VLANs for tenant privacy, installing CAT6 ethernet, and choosing between budget systems like TP-Link or pro-level gear like Ubiquiti. And most importantly, we talk about whether tenants truly value this amenity and if it’s worth the investment.

If you're a landlord managing a duplex, triplex, or small multifamily and want to offer high-speed internet while protecting your bottom line, this episode is for you.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

👉When property-wide Wi-Fi makes sense (and when it doesn’t)

👉The difference between cable and fiber optic internet

👉Required bandwidth based on unit count

👉What VLANs are and why they're crucial for tenant privacy

👉Product comparisons: TP-Link vs. Ubiquiti

👉Installation pitfalls, hidden costs & hiring IT support

👉Whether to charge tenants separately or bundle Wi-Fi into rent

👉Questions to ask tenants to determine demand for shared internet

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned

🎧 Listen to Episode 101: Staying Motivated When Work Gets Tough

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