Due to various factors such as router glitches and outdated equipment, it may be possible that you get lesser internet speed than what you pay for. However, if you play your cards right and deal with all these factors, you can still get the most out of your internet speed!
I’ve done all of these things myself and I saw a significant increase in the average internet speed that I get. Here’s everything that you need to know to get a kick of faster internet.
A Fiber Internet Connection
The first thing that you should do is to get a fiber internet connection for your home. There are primarily three types of internet connections that you can get, fiber internet, cable internet, and satellite internet. The fastest out of these all is a fiber internet connection from providers such as AT&T and Verizon.
While a fiber internet connection holds superiority, you can make the best out of a cable internet connection too if you pick the right Internet service provider (ISP). I’ve been using Xfinity Internet for a while now and it never lets me down. I usually livestream all my gameplays and have never faced any hiccups doing so! I will recommend that you look into Xfinity Packages though, so that you can throw in a TV service too while you’re at it. It’ll cost you less and not only will you have a fast internet connection but you’ll have a TV service too! It’s the kind of opportunity you shouldn’t miss.
Once you get a fiber internet connection installed, there may be some other equipment issues that cause hindrance in your internet speed. Following are some more ways to tackle those issues.
Restart Your Modem or Router
Sometimes glitches in your modem or router can cause your internet speed to act up. However, the solution to this problem is as easy as ABC! All you have to do is to run your modem or router through a power cycle.
While it may sound complicated, a power cycle is simply to turn your modem or router off for a minute and then turn it back on. This removes any glitches in your equipment so that your internet can go back to running normally.
Move the Position of Your Router
The position of your router has a lot to do with the internet speed. If you place it in a corner of your house, then most of your devices won’t be able to pick up internet signals, resulting in a slow speed.
To improve your internet speed, place your router at a central location in your house. This way, you will have good internet signal strength all over your house. So be strategic about it and determine where to place your router at the center.
Use a Wired Connection
Instead of using internet wirelessly, you should use an Ethernet cable instead. An Ethernet cable sends data directly to your devices instead of broadcasting them.
When Wi-Fi signals travel wirelessly through the air, they are hindered by multiple factors. These factors include interference, obstacles, and distance. Antennas from different devices can cause interference in your internet signals, making your internet speed slower. Similarly, physical objects also cause internet signal disruption. For instance, cement walls and furniture pieces can also interfere with the WiFi signals!
Upgrade Your Equipment
If you still have outdated internet equipment, it can also be the primary reason behind slow internet speed.
To improve your overall internet performance, invest in the latest internet equipment. For instance, the Wi-Fi 7 technology was released in January this year and it is the latest technology. You should get a new router that has integrated Wi-Fi 7 technology. If not Wi-Fi 7, you may also get a router with Wi-Fi 6 technology instead, since it isn’t very far behind.
Change your Wi-Fi Frequency Channel or Band
Wi-Fi signals are typically divided into two distinct channels. Your router then communicates with your devices using those channels. Every router has different channel settings, but it is easy to access them by reading your router’s manual and opening the configuration settings.
Once you open the settings and access the channels, I advise changing the channel to 1, 6, or 9 to avoid maximum interference when multiple devices are connected to your network. Once your channel settings are changed, you can also change your frequency band to improve your internet speed.
Routers have two frequency bands to choose between, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. 5GHz has a shorter signal range but gives a faster internet speed. The 2.4GHz band gives more signal range but has a relatively slower speed.
The More You Know
As the last pointer, I advise keeping the bandwidth usage in check. If you have too many devices hogging up the internet, you will definitely face slower speeds. Therefore, it would help to disconnect all unnecessary devices from the internet. This includes devices such as your PC when it is idle or gaming console while it is in Rest Mode.
