28/09/2021
10 hands-on tips for boosting your broadband speed
There are a number of things that affect the speed of your broadband connection. The following tips could help boost the speed of your connection:
Run a speed test on your line. This will show you what speed you’re actually getting. Run a few tests over several days and the times you carry the test. There are several speed checkers, online. To get an accurate picture of your speed, we recommend you switch off or disconnect all other devices, connect to the router with a network cable (or, if that's not possible, sit right next to it to ensure your Wi-Fi signal is very strong), and carry out a number of tests at different times of the day throughout the week.
Secure your Broadband with a strong password. Someone can easily could log on
to your broadband, when your wireless router is not secure. This will not only slow down the speed of your connection, but your online security can also be at risk. To know whether your broadband connection is protected, examine your wireless network by going to ’My Network Places’. You should see a picture of a padlock next to the name of your network. If don’t see the picture, then you’ll need to password-protect your router. Use a password that consist of a mixture of numbers and upper- and lower-case letters. If you are not sure about how to set or change a password, contact to your provider.
Contact your internet provider. If you have issues with your broadband connection, we recommend contacting your provider in the first instance. They should be able to assist you find out what the issue is and how you might be able to resolve it.
Update your internet browser. Find out whether you’re using the latest version of your web browser – newer versions not only offer better security but should also work faster.
Utilize an Ethernet cable to link your computer directly to your router rather than using Wi-Fi. An Ethernet cable is a computer networking cable which should give you a faster, more dependable connection.
Keep your router far away from other electrical devices. Certain devices like halogen lamps, electrical dimmer switches, stereo or computer speakers, fairy lights, TVs and monitors and AC power cords have all been known to cause interfering. Always place your router on a table, far away from other electrical devices, rather than on the floor and keep it switched on.
Look into upgrading your router to the latest model. Upgrading your router to a newer model can help reduce the number of disconnections on your line. Contact your provider for recommendations.
Sort out your phone line interference. Ensure your home has the most up-to-date main phone socket and plug microfilters into every phone socket in your home. They look like little white boxes and split the phone and broadband signals so that they don’t interfere with each other. Any interference on your phone line could greatly affect the speed of your broadband connection.
Insert your broadband router directly into your home’s main phone socket. Ensure you do not to use a telephone extension lead – leads can cause interference which could lower your speed. If you have to make use of an extension lead, use a new, high quality cable with the shortest possible length. Twisted and coiled cables can cause interference.
Install a broadband accelerator or filter device. There are several devices available that are made to filter out interference from your home phone wiring. Contact your provider on devices that may suit your needs.
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