Here’s How You Can fix Slow Internet Speed Connections

What could be worse than a robust wifi or Ethernet connection but sluggish internet speeds? This is a concern for most internet users. When this occurs, which it will if you connect to wifi at your preferred local businesses, you will wish there was a way to speed up your connection.

We provide some advice to help you determine what's wrong with your internet connection, fix it, or simply live with it.

Reposition your router and its antennas

You may wish to conceal your computer behind a countertop or cabinet. However, if your Wi-Fi connection is sluggish, it may be because your router is out of sight.

Here's where you should place your router:

• Place it in the center of your residence for optimal coverage.
• It is encircled by open air to eliminate disturbances and prevent overheating.
• Not close to electrical appliances, tools, or metal objects.
• If possible, place it on a lectern or a tall shelf.

If you want Wi-Fi to function more effectively throughout your residence, you must position your router in the center.

This could be problematic if you only have one outlet to connect items into. But if you want to view Netflix in your bedroom or set up a home office in your dining room, running cables is worth the minor inconvenience.

Check your speeds (and your internet plan)

Occasionally, your internet connection may be sluggish if you pay for poor service. Visit the provider's website or give them a call to determine your plan. Then conduct a performance test on Fast or one of the many other available websites. If what you've measured is close to what you're paying for, your network is functioning properly and your internet plan is simply sluggish. Upgrades are the most effective method to speed your connection.

Restart your router or modem

We advise you to restart your? router or modem every two to three months to remedy slow internet rates. The cause of a slow router could be an issue with caching or a coding error. But occasionally, for no apparent cause, my Internet connection becomes extremely sluggish.

Regardless of the issue, a straightforward and easy method to speed up my internet connection is to turn off and then on the router. This is an excellent method to temporarily increase Wi-Fi performance.

Nonetheless, if the internet is only sluggish on one computer, even after you have restarted your router, you should check to see if any applications are consuming too much data, so that your PC can connect to the internet more quickly.

Upgrade your router

Your Wi-Fi network may be sluggish due to an outdated gateway. If it is older than a few years, you should replace it. Even more so when newer routers employ contemporary Wi-Fi standards that enable quicker speeds.

Modern routers may also feature beamforming and Multiple-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO), which increase signal intensity and allow multiple devices to connect to your Wi-Fi simultaneously without degrading signal quality.

Get a Wi-Fi extender

If your Wi-Fi router cannot maintain a strong signal throughout your entire home, you can use a Wi-Fi amplifier or extender to bring the signal closer to you.

Wi-Fi repeaters connect to the router's Wi-Fi signal and amplify it. This extends the range of your wireless network and eliminates inactive zones and weak locations. If you cannot move closer to your router or relocate your router, a Wi-Fi extender is a wonderful way to speed up the internet throughout your entire home.

Call your internet provider

If you've tried everything you know to solve the problem and your internet speed is still delayed, contact your internet service provider to determine whether the problem is on their end.?

Also, see if you can get a better bargain on your internet, particularly if they've been providing you with incorrect speeds the entire time.