How to Increase Internet Speed?

Internet has become a vital part of everyone’s life and as its usage has increased over time. People desire for fast browsing speed. With many people – salaried and self employed alike, working remotely, everyone wants to be connected most of the time.

Since no one likes to loose Internet connectivity, it is important to have a better connectivity medium. When you are facing low internet speed problem, things gets worse than becoming good. Fast internet is the future and every Internet Service providing company wants to launch new and advanced devices and services for faster Internet.

Considering all the problems related to slow Internet one can face even though while using best devices and service, below we have listed down tips one can use to increase Internet speed:

Troubleshoot

Using high quality devices and connections plus managing them in proper way can help increasing the internet speed. Basic guidelines which if considered properly can give better results are as follows:

1. 1. Modem ON/OFF: When dealing with internet connection through modem, it is beneficial if you turn off your modem and restart it again. This way speed eventually will differ. Even turning router off and restarting can helps in same way but then sometimes one has to reset the settings as the router is restarted again.
   2. Keep your connections tidy: Any gadget or device should be properly maintained for regular and future usage. Regular cleaning of all the cables, modems and router connections is essential as many times dust gets deposit on them which eventually results in loose connections to slow internet speed. To avoid overheating of the devices, one must ensure proper ventilation in the devices.
   3. Less is more: Multitasking is supposed to be the topmost advantage of computer devices but it will results in slow internet connection speed. It’s better to avoid running multiple applications at the same time. When multiple devices runs at a time; television, computer, phone, tablet , etc…all release their radiations which will effect each other and hence this is also considered as the main reason for slow speed. It is preferred to run fewer devices to take their maximum benefit.

Clear the Crowded Area

Sometimes over loaded memory of the browser also becomes the main reason for slow internet speed, thus it is essential to clear the area as regular as possible.

• • 1. Clear cache memory: Make a point to clear the cache memory and delete cookies on regular monthly basis. In Internet Explorer, there is an option of deleting browser history and delete cookies. In Firefox, tools option has clear recent history option. By clicking on that option one can clear all the browser history, in many versions the time duration is asked where one can select since when user wants to delete the previous history.
    2. Computer scan for virus attacks: Internet speed is highly affected by computer speed which many times get slowed due to unwanted attacks on the system. Always have a habit of having an anti-virus in your computer and keep updating them regularly. Unwanted guests on the computer clog its memory which eventually results in slow speed of the system. This can only be cleared if computer scan is being done on regular terms.
    3. Wi-Fi-channel change: Sometimes same channel is used by lots of people which will eventually decrease the speed of the connection. When the strength of the range is less, it is better to analyze the channel through Wi-Fi analyzer or scanner and switch to that channel where fewer crowds are registered.
    • Time to purchase new equipment: We usually blame the service or the area for poor internet speed and the thought of having bad or defected equipment never dawned on us. It is better to consider this option and check all the connections including the condition of the equipment.
  • 1. New model up gradation: While connecting devices to your system, always make sure to use shorter cables for more clearance. Always buy advanced version of modem or router which will increase the speed.
    2. Prefer Ethernet connection over Wi-Fi: Ethernet is no doubt better option for network connection over Wi-Fi as physical connection gives more surety of better service then wireless. Plus one can replace or change the cables once they become very old and used.
    3. ISP help: The range provided to each Wi-Fi connection depends on the range given by the ISP (internet service provider). If there is any problem regarding the range, one can ask for more range by ISP and they can give you a ballpark area. There are many internet sites available where one can check the internet speed. 40-50 MB range is usually sufficient enough for any network connection. If the speed of your internet connection is same as that offered by ISP then ask for more range and if not then one can complaint to the company for troubleshooting the problem so that it can be repaired soon.
    4. DSL connection: Sometimes due to lose connection of DSL line, the speed of internet is suffered. When DSL is used on landline phones it is important to have good Quality filters so that better range and coverage is being considered.

Even if the internet speed is slow, one can increase the browsing speed by following certain tips and tactics:

• • • While sending multiple files via email, one should always compress them and then send which will increase the sending speed.
    • One can also turn off the graphics facility in the browser settings which will help load the webpage at faster level and downloading at better speed.
    • Using cached exchange mode of outlook for sending mails is also better option as it will help increase the speed of sending messages faster than the usual online mode.

Clearing cache memory form the browser at regular terms will also help in increasing the speed of the internet browsing even if one is dealing with slow internet speed.