Internet speed depends upon many factors. One of the
main aspect to be considered is your own PC. Download speed may vary
based on the settings of the computer. If it is an old PC, the upgrade
of hardware may be necessary to improve the speed. There is no point in
going for a fast Internet connection unless your PC is ready to match
with the provider’s options. A few suggestions given in this article
will be of use to those who are frustrated with slow connection speed.
It is worth trying these tricks to see if you can speed up your
existing connection before making attempts to switch to a faster, more
expensive broadband package.
Browser settings:
Microsoft’s latest browser is ‘Internet Explorer 7’.
Even now people use the Version 6 of the Internet Explorer. Downloading
pages using older versions of Internet Explorer will cause sufficient
delay in loading pages with more pictures. Therefore by upgrading to the
latest version one could reduce the time it takes to download a page.
There are also other browsers like Mozilla Firefox or Opera which
provide faster downloads. It is essential to adjust your browser
settings. But one should be extremely careful while going for changing
the browser settings. It is always better to visit sites like
TweakXp.com and get more information on such aspects.
Speed up by talking to the ISP
It is not correct to say that by choosing a 8Mb package
one can increase the speed of the connection. Going for a higher
speed service will help to a certain extent . However, the distance
from the exchange to your location counts much on the speed aspects.
If the speed is exceptionally slow, better to contact your ISP for more
clarifications and explore the possibility of improving the speed by
boosting the connection.
Wireless internet and neighbours
One has to be aware of the fact that people around can
easily catch and use the wireless Internet service with out the
knowledge of the owner. This may not cost any money but the usage can
slow down the connection speed. It is just possible that some people
may simply miss or forget to set up security measures to keep their
connection safe. It is always better to set up a WEP key while
installing the wireless router. It has also to be noted that an
unprotected connection may lead to hacking and other users can find out
your personal information, such as bank details.
How to verify if the connection is secured?
Scan your wireless network by visiting ’My Network
Places’. There should be a picture of a padlock next to the name of your
network. If this is absent then you need security. A wireless
encryption key is normally used to make the hacking more difficult. The
key is a series of numbers and letters, There are WEP with 64bit or
128bit encryption that offers limited security.WPA-TKIP offers better
security and is compatible with older routers and USB keys. WPA2-AES
offers the best security and performance but has less compatibility.
Programs that run in the background are to be monitored.
There are many programs that start running in the
background as soon as you log in on the PC. There are many applications
that will discretely use your internet connection. You might think that
you have switched the program off but they continue to run in the
background. These programs may continually upload and download data
using a peer-to-peer system and they not only slow you down the Pc but
also use up your download allowance. Some applications like Windows
updates, security suite updates, MSN and Skype could also all be running
at the same time. Almost all such programs can be set so that they
don’t start up automatically. Go to your task manager, by right clicking
on the Task bar, and find out which applications are running. We can
check the programs that are running in the Applications tab.
Router
Router or modem that you use also plays an important
role in the performance. A better modem or router may give better
features such as selection of ports for gaming etc., and may also give a
better firewall. The modem that you may be getting from your ISP should
be able to give stronger signals when you’re connecting wirelessly.
Ensure that the there is less blocks between your router and the PC
receiver, such as doors and walls. If you encounter a serious speed
problem and are using a wireless router, try to connect directly via a
cable to see if it helps. For those who have fast connections, this
shouldn’t be a big issue. The type of cable that you use to connect can
also make a speed difference. Ethernet cable will be more efficient
than using a USB cable.
Speedup wireless connection by selecting better aerial.
If you are using Wi-fi at home and experiencing speed
problems then you may consider getting a better aerial. The standard
aerials are usually 2dBi, ( indicates the length). Longer the aerial,
the better the signal and the further its reach. Buy an aerial of 9dBi
that can increase signal strength by 30-50 per cent. You can also think
of using a wireless access point, which acts as a router. By connecting
the access point to your router using a Wireless Distribution System
(WDS), the reach of your wireless signal, without reducing its strength,
can be extended. More about improving wireless internet speeds
ONSPEED
ONSPEED is software that can boost your speed without
switching to a different ISP. ONSPEED allows you to view web pages and
emails much faster. However QuickTime files like MP3, AVI, MPEG, exes or
streaming media content can not be speeded up by the service. The
software has to be downloaded and installed. The software works by
individually compressing each element of a web page thus increasing the
speed of upload and download. ONSPEED works the best on connections
lower than 2Mbps. More information on this service is here
Switching to a better broadband service
If nothing helps. You can always switch to a different broadband provider.
Source: http://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk/guides/improve_internet_speed.aspx
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