by adssolsn » 26 Nov 2016, 13:38 Slow internet means productive time wasted. Whichever your internet needs are, you need them delivered fast. Nonetheless, sometime you experience slow connections. Don’t panic! We got you. With these tried and tested tips you will have your internet speed up in no time.
1. Reposition the router.
Before trying anything it’s good to test whether the position of the modem or router is in place. Sometime the network may fail in a certain room or angle and do very well on another. By tweaking and moving the connection device you will have a good idea whether the position of the device has anything to do with the slow connection. Straightening bent and twisted cables can also increase the speed of your internet connection.
If that does not work, try the device on a different computer as the problem maybe the latter. Additionally, put off all other connection devices as they may slow your internet connection.
2. Reboot the router or modem
The same way you reboot your computer to solve small difficulties, also rebooting a connection device can solve a slow internet connection. Most internet service providers give booting instructions for their specific modems and routers, otherwise the instructions may be found on Google.
3. Switch to a better browser
It’s a fact some browsers are faster than others, before I started using Firefox for on laptop I used internet explorer. That change made a significant difference to speed up my internet connection. While this may not always be true on all computers due to the different configurations, it’s wise to try different browsers to determine which one offers the best internet speed. For instance, chrome functions more effectively on a low R.A.M computer as compared to Firefox which requires more memory.
4. Clear internet hogging apps
Stop Applications that use your bandwidth in the background without necessarily being productive. Some apps such as “windows live messenger”, “adobe reader updates”, “Skype” among others share the internet. Thus may cause a slow connection. These applications often start automatically without your knowledge and maybe you have never taken note of them. Configure these apps to start only when prompted.
5. Upgrade the router
Do a research on the most sophisticated connection devices. For example, a router with a quality of service technology (Qos) will speed up your internet manifold. The Qos routers can be configured to send the bandwidth to machines that mostly need it thus avoiding bottle necking the system.
6. maintain your computer/s
Keep your computer in good shape to achieve higher internet speeds, try performing simple regular maintenance practices. One such task is cleaning the disk, defragging among others.
7. Contact the service provider
Finally make a call to your service provider and check whether everything is ok. Also enquire on any changes or upgrades you may need to know about, that can aid you to speed up your internet.
We hope you find these tips both practical and helpful and we wish that all goes well. Hope to get your feedback for an even faster connection in the future.
