How to increase internet speed

To play computer games, watch high-definition movies or work with online programs - all this requires a fast Internet connection. Despite the fact that today everyone has a fairly powerful computer at home, and providers offer unlimited tariffs with high speeds, the problem of slow Internet is still relevant. We will tell you about ways to help solve it.

Simple Ways to Improve Internet Speed

There are many reasons for reducing the speed of the Internet: from problems with a Wi-Fi router to a cable break on the provider's side. There are also reasons that can be called natural, for example, rush hour - 18-19 hours on a weekday, when a huge number of users are connected to the network. If you also have an open Wi-Fi network, then you should not be surprised that the Internet is slow in the evening. Alternatively, you can simply close the network by setting a password on it. But even if the problem is on the provider's side and you can't do anything about it, don't give up! Here are simple ways to increase your PC internet speed:

1. Close all programs using an Internet connection, such as Skype or Viber.

2. Close all browser tabs that you are not going to use now. If you want to come back to these pages later, just bookmark them.

3. Disable automatic software and application updates on your computer and smartphone if connected to Wi-Fi. Instead, enable manual update and run it when the network speed recovers.

4. Pause the download of files from the network. If you are using torrent trackers, then pause all downloads or close them altogether.

5. Change your browser. Preinstalled on all Windows operating systems, Internet Explorer is considered one of the most popular web browsers, and at the same time the slowest. Although the latest versions of IE look much better, they still take up a huge amount of RAM. Better to use less demanding counterparts:

• Google Chrome;
• Mozilla Firefox;
• Opera.

They allow you to block unnecessary Java scripts, ads, flash animations and speed up page loading. For example, Google Chrome uses a small amount of memory, remembers the pages you've viewed before and opens them faster than standard browsers, and Opera uses data compression technology designed for slow connections.

6. Get rid of unnecessary extensions and plugins. While a large number of browser add-ons are believed to make the internet user's life easier, some of them can significantly slow down the browser and therefore the internet itself.

7. Disconnect from the Internet all devices that you do not need at the moment. If the internet speed is slow, check how many devices can use it at a time: smartphone, tablet, smart home devices.

8. Reboot the router. Such a simple, even banal way often helps.

If you still have problems with low internet speed, consider changing your tariff plan or provider. You can connect satellite internet for your home from konnect at speeds up to 40 Mbps, which works anytime, anywhere.

Ways to increase internet speed are more complicated

It is not always possible to solve the problem of slow Internet by closing unnecessary tabs and optimizing the consumption of RAM on the computer. In this case, it is worth resorting to more complex, time-consuming, but effective solutions.

Fix Wi-Fi Router Problems

Today, to find only a wired connection to a computer, without a router or modem, is like using a black and white push-button telephone. It is possible, but inconvenient. In addition, smartphones, tablets and often even the latest laptop models simply cannot be connected to an Internet cable. That is why we connect Wi-Fi routers, which often contain the problem of reduced Internet speed. If so, here are some ways to increase the signal speed:

1. Place the router in an open area. Wi-Fi is a wireless connection, so its speed depends on distance, obstacles (such as walls, floors, and ceilings), electronic interference, and the number of users. Therefore, the router should be installed in an open area away from walls and obstacles, preferably above furniture. It should also be kept away from any electronic equipment that may cause interference, such as a microwave oven or baby monitor.

2. Change your router to a more modern one. Most routers over two years old work on the Wi-Fi 5 standard, while the newer models already support the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. Wi-Fi 6 offers data transfer rates up to 40% faster than Wi-Fi 5 thanks to a new type of information encryption and more powerful chips that can handle increased data traffic. Most of the new generation routers are programmed to change channels in the presence of interference. There are usually 14 channels available. Unfortunately, some routers are configured with only one channel by default, which can cause problems with internet speed. You can change the channel used by yourself. In the 2.4 GHz band, the best choice is channel 1.6 or 11. Newer router models also allow you to switch to the 5 GHz band, which provides higher data rates.

3. Optimize your settings. Online gaming, video calling, and watching movies consume a lot of bandwidth. This can slow down internet speed for anyone connected to Wi-Fi. Some routers have a prioritization (QoS) setting that allows applications to be given priority over network bandwidth. For example, you can prioritize video calls and lower the priority for downloading files from the cloud. For this:

• click "Start" and type "Run";
• in a new window enter gpedit.msc;
• click "Computer Configuration" - "Administrative Templates" - "Network" - "Qos Package Scheduler";
• in the window find the "Limit reserved bandwidth" template;
• select the Enabled checkbox and set a new bandwidth limit.

It is also helpful to check if the latest drivers are installed on your wireless router. While new routers have built-in updates, sometimes they need to be done manually by going into the router's settings or visiting the device manufacturer's website for step-by-step instructions on how to update drivers.

Increase DNS cache

DNS cache is needed to store the IP addresses of recently viewed pages. If you visit sites frequently (several times a day), increasing the size of the DNS cache will increase the efficiency and speed of page loading. To do this, follow these steps:

• press “Start”, enter “regedit” into the search bar, then confirm the entry, which will take you to the registry editor;
• open new directories by going to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ DNScache \ Parameters, then right-click on the empty space on the right and select New> DWORD (32-bit) Value.
• enter the name of the first field - CacheHashTableBucketSize;
• similarly create three consecutive DWORD values, namely (CacheHashTableSize, MaxCacheEntryTtlLimit, MaxSOACacheEntryTtlLimit)
• after creating subsequent entries, right-click each one and select the Modify option. In the value field for the first you enter 1, in the fields for the next three you enter 384, 64000 and 301.

After working with the registry editor, restart your computer and check your internet download speed.

Disable Software Rendering Mode

If you notice that individual web pages load much slower than in earlier versions of the browser. This could be because it is running in software rendering mode instead of GPU rendering mode. What does it mean? Modern video cards support the option of automatic acceleration when the amount of operational data increases, while older video cards require the installation of accelerated drivers. To check which mode the browser is in, follow these steps. In Google Chrome browser:

• go to "Settings" and click "Show advanced settings";
• in the "System" section, make sure that the "Use hardware acceleration when available" option is selected;
• Uncheck the box to browse the web faster.

We hope our article helped you increase your internet speed, and you can comfortably go online again.