Internet speed improve 5 Best ways
Frustrated with your internet speed and not sure what to do, or maybe you just want to take your high speed to the next level. In both cases, we are ready for you. Below is a quick checklist to help you get up to speed.
Whether you're an experienced web user with tons of knowledge and a great internet connection, or a struggling newbie trying to get your computer to download content faster, everyone will experience download speed issues sooner or later.
The key is to correctly identify the problems that could be slowing down your internet without causing more problems than you had to in the first place. When looking for faster internet speeds, use the following tips before jumping into the deep end. You'll thank us later.
1. Test your current internet speed
There are a number of things that can slow down your internet speed. Some are controllable and some are not. The first step to understanding how to speed up your connection is to have a good understanding of how fast your connection really is.
Fortunately, there is a simple and FREE internet speed test tool - SpeedTest.net.
To get the most accurate readings about your internet connection, make sure no other devices are connected to your Wi-Fi or router except the one you're testing. Other devices will drain resources from your connection and slow down your speeds.
Once the other devices are disconnected, go to SpeedTest.net and follow the instructions to perform a speed test. The site is very intuitive and you won't need our help with navigation.
The folks at SpeedTest.net will check both your download and upload speeds and give you a very accurate number. For even greater accuracy, you can perform multiple tests at different times of the day and then average them. The number you get from the speed test will be in Mbps (Mega bits per second). This is an important number and will be the number your ISP used when selling your service.
Check your service agreement with your ISP to see if your speeds are close to what you were promised. Pay attention to words like "potential" in your service agreement, as it doesn't necessarily mean you're guaranteed those speeds. If you're getting significantly slower speeds than promised, contact your ISP to find out what the problem might be.
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2.Use another modem/router as a test
Surprisingly, many people think they have a great modem/router, when in fact it's outdated, overloaded with multiple devices, or misplaced in the home/office. If you occasionally get disconnected randomly while you're online, it's very likely your router/modem, not your ISP.
You can test another modem/router easily enough by buying or borrowing one from a friend. If you buy it, you can always return it if it doesn't give you the speed improvement you want.
The manufacturer of your modem/router can also have a serious impact on your speed. Try using highly respected brands like NetGear. You can check product quality online to find out which modems/routers are best for your budget
3.Do a thorough antivirus scan
Viruses and malware can not only damage your computer, data and privacy, but more often than not, they will just slow down your computer. This is especially true for your internet speed as these viruses and malware will connect to your internet to do their dirty work and drain your speed.
Fortunately, there are a number of great antivirus programs available with free trials, and many of them are not too expensive. Evaluate what's available and read feedback from other users to decide which ones are best for you.
Once you've run a thorough system scan, fix any issues found and come back to speed test again.
4.Make sure there is no system interference
We often have several programs running in the background of our computers that use the speed of the Internet and we don't even realize it. Ironically, one of the biggest culprits is our antivirus software.
Of course, you want to make sure you're using an antivirus to keep your computer safe, but take a look at your open programs and processes in your computer's task management system (Ctrl+Alt+Del - PC Task Manager). Try turning off some processes or programs you don't need.
You can even turn off your antivirus, but we don't recommend it.
Run the speed test again to see if closing some of these programs/processes has improved your overall internet speed.
5.If you have a landline, use high quality filters
This problem is becoming rarer every year as more and more people stop keeping a home phone. However, if you have a phone line running into your house and you're using DSL or another type of telephony, you'll want to make sure you have a high-quality adapter/filter attached.
These filters help reduce interference that can be caused by phone lines and keep your phone and the internet properly separated.
Conclusion
If you've followed this checklist and you're still having problems with your internet speed, we recommend you talk to your ISP about possible solutions. Additionally, you may just have outdated hardware and need to upgrade your equipment, but don't get upset if that's the case. Upgrading your system doesn't have to be a huge expense these days, as you can usually get last year's models for cheap and still get a significant upgrade.
