The Internet plays a major role in everyday life for most people with most users wanting the best speeds possible, However the chances are that the connection speed is nothing like the speed that your Internet provider claims, Whether you use the Internet for personal use or for business it is worth taking a FREE online speed test to see how fast your connection really is, Broadband Internet access is much faster than dial-up access however when you purchase an Internet Broadband package you are told the speed is up to a certain amount, This is because the distance you are away from the exchange greatly effects your connection speed, The Internet offers many sites that will test your connection speed for FREE, It is well worth trying a test to see how fast your connection speed really is, These free tests are totally harmless and at the end you are presented with a Download speed which is the speed of data from the server – computer, and a Upload speed which is the speed of data from your computer-server, Listed below is some advice on how to increase your connection speed with out the need of getting a new Internet provider.
Optimising Your Broadband speed
Wireless Internet: People use wireless routers (wi-fi) as they provide easy access to the Internet with out the use of cables, However a wireless connection is a lot less reliable than a wired connection, After running a speed test you should try temporarily connecting your computer to the router by wire and run another speed test, If you find that the wired speed is faster than the wireless then this may be a problem that can be improved with out switching providers, One reason could be that your wireless signal maybe being used by neighbours(if you have not secured your connection), Although this may not cost any money the extra usage may slow down your connection speed, It is worth checking your wireless connection in “My Network Places” if you see a padlock next to the name of your network then you will be secure and safe, If not you will need to add security which is normally in the form of a encryption key, Another way to speed up your wireless connection is to get a better aerial, Most aerials are 2dBi(length) a longer aerial such as 9dBi(length) can increase your signal by 25-50%,
The Computer: One of the main factors to take into account is your computer itself, If you are using an old computer you may need to upgrade hardware, There is no point of a fast Internet connection if your computer is not up to the job,
Internet Browsers: By using a older browser version you may get a delay when downloading pages with large files and pictures, It is worth checking for any updates and installing the latest versions,
Background Programs:There are many programs that start running as soon as you start your computer up and will discreetly use your Internet connection, These programs will continually upload and download data, Most of these update programs can be switched so they will not start automatically, It is worth checking your task manager to see which programs are constantly running with out your knowledge,
Router: A better modem or router may give you a better connection, The type of cable used can effect the speed of your connection, Ethernet cables are far more efficient than using USB cables,
Try Optimising your Internet connection speed,
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