TL;DR: Stellenbosch students and guesthouses rely on Wi-Fi for Zoom classes and Netflix nights. If it’s slow or unstable, try quick fixes below — and if coverage still fails, Digissential designs mesh/pro setups that just work.

Why Wi-Fi is tricky in Stellenbosch

Student digs: cheap routers struggle with multiple devices.
Guesthouses: thick walls and spread-out rooms cause dead zones.
Fibre swaps: new ONTs/routers often misconfigured, leaving Wi-Fi weak.

Quick fixes anyone can try

Restart equipment — router + fibre ONT.
Router placement — central, high, away from microwaves/metal.
Band separation — split 2.4 GHz (range) and 5 GHz (speed).
Speed tests — measure near router vs far room.
Check load — too many devices on a budget router = inevitable slowdowns.

Mesh vs single router

Single router: fine for flats/studios.
Mesh Wi-Fi: ideal for student houses, guesthouses, or outbuildings.
Pro planning: avoids overlap and ensures full coverage.

When to call Digissential

Wi-Fi drops during online classes or guest Netflix nights.
Signal dies in outbuildings, tasting rooms, or back bedrooms.
Router upgrades don’t fix coverage.

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FAQs

Q: Why is Wi-Fi so slow in Stellenbosch student residences?
A: Overloaded routers, poor placement, and shared bandwidth across many users are common causes.

Q: Do guesthouses need mesh Wi-Fi?
A: Yes if you want consistent coverage in multiple rooms/outbuildings. Single routers rarely cover guesthouses fully.

Q: Can I fix Wi-Fi myself?
A: You can restart, reposition, and change channels. For coverage or fibre/router issues, a pro setup is faster.

Q: What does a mesh install cost?
A: Mesh kits start around R3,000; pro planning ensures best placement and value.

Q: Can Digissential optimise both student digs and guesthouses?
A: Yes. We design Wi-Fi for residences, multi-floor houses, and commercial guesthouses — OHS and POPIA compliant.

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Updated on 2025-09-11.