How to make the internet speed faster?

You remember about the speed of the Internet when the connection is interrupted while watching a movie or when downloading "large" files.

 

Popular Causes of Slow Internet Speed

 

There are a number of factors that affect the internet that need to be taken into account when dealing with speed issues.

- problems with the router (for example, an outdated model);

- the selected tariff does not meet your requirements (downloading large files, playing online, etc.);

- viruses and malware;

- running programs in the background;

- your neighbors may consume your Internet due to a light, unreliable Wi-Fi password;

- use of unreliable connection: DSL or 3G/4G.

 

It is also important to understand that sometimes the speed of the Internet can be affected by where your router is located and how much of its Wi-Fi signal is enough for your device. Connect to a laptop or computer via cable and measure the speed through the SPEEDTEST website, so you can accurately compare the actual speed with the one stated in the contract with the provider.

 

How to make the Internet faster at home?

 

1. Check hardware settings

Make sure that your router is properly configured and its firmware is up to date (usually on new devices this happens automatically, but if you have an old generation router, this can be done manually through the admin panel if there is an update in the system). If the Internet speed on the cable is low, check it for damage, as this can slow down the speed. Using the network exclusively through WI-FI, read the information on the router's bandwidth on the router box. If it is below the speed of your tariff, you need to change the router.

 

2. Correctly position the equipment

Wi‑Fi signal speed is tied to where your router is located. It is important to take into account the thickness of the walls, metal barriers, mirrors and glass, which affect the signal transmission. The fewer obstacles between the transmitting and receiving equipment, the higher the quality of the Wi-Fi signal. We also recommend placing the router on high ground and in the center of the room. It is important to take into account nearby electrical appliances, because they can use the radiated frequency from your router, thereby loading channels.

 

3. Put a strong password on the Wi-Fi network

How to make the Internet faster with home network protection? Everything is very simple! It is enough to set a strong password that neither neighbors nor any other systems can use for their own purposes. Go to the router settings to set or change the password to a more secure one.

 

4. Disconnect unnecessary devices from the Internet

You must understand that the more devices that consume the Internet signal, the slower it works on each of the devices. So, you can probably determine what is hindering the speed of the Internet.

 

5. Change your equipment

Your router can serve for many years, but like any other equipment, it becomes obsolete over time, from which its performance decreases. We advise you to consider devices from trusted manufacturers: TP-LINK, Mercusys, MikroTik or Tenda.

Thanks to a modern router, you will never have speed problems. Go to our "Equipment" section to choose exactly the router that will meet all your needs.

 

6. Use repeaters or mesh systems

When the need arises, we ask ourselves the question: how to make the Internet faster? We offer a solution in the form of wireless access points, which are usually used if the room is too large and the Wi-Fi signal is simply not enough to reach the right corners of the house or office. In our "Equipment" section, there are options for devices that will help you get rid of problems with a weak signal.

 

7. Switch to 5GHz (Wi-Fi)

Modern routers are usually dual-band, which means that they form 2 networks at the same time - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Such devices have a much higher speed, the network is more stable and works without interruptions.

 

8. Choose a suitable tariff plan

Users are often guided solely by price when choosing a tariff, however, you need to consider how many devices in your home and for what purposes you will need to use the Internet, because it will depend on what speed is right for you.

We can help you choose the right tariff plan for you, just leave a request on our website and our support operators will contact you for advice on this matter.

 

9. Control the consumption of resources by programs

We have already determined that the browser can consume resources, but also do not forget about other applications and programs that use your Internet traffic, given that you may not use them at all.

 

- Torrent. Moreover, this can be both during the download of files, and in an inactive state.

- Cloud services. As a rule, at the time of data synchronization.

- Minimized browser page with few tabs.

- Download updates to applications, programs or operating systems.

 

Important!

Do not turn off system apps! This may cause the device to malfunction. And do not forget to install or set up an ad blocker, because they can absorb up to 70% of the "weight" of the page you opened.

 

10. Update drivers and operating system

Please note that the updated versions of the OS and the network card driver provide high speed and stability of the network connection. Check regularly for running updates. Regarding drivers, everything is much simpler - just run the Driver Booster program, where you will automatically receive a notification about the need or availability of updates.

 

We hope that this article allowed you to understand a little more about the causes of a weak Internet and how to fix them. In case of any problems with the Internet, you can always contact the support operator who will answer all questions and also troubleshoot.