How to Improve your WIFI Speed

Last Updated on December 1, 2023 by Daniel Osakwe

Tired of slow and crawling internet? Well here are a few tips of mine to help you improve your wifi speed.

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1. Secure your Wi-Fi

On the off chance that your Wi-Fi isn’t passworded, anybody can utilize it. This implies that individuals may be signing onto your network without you knowing, thereby making speeds drop. Luckily, most providers now consequently supply you with a secret phrase ensured router. Be that as it may, in the event that you don’t have one set up, or have removed the secret key, you should get your network secured right away.

To do this:

Open your router settings by entering its IP address into your internet browser. That is a number that is commonly imprinted on the actual switch someplace and it looks like this:192.168.0.1.
You may have to sign in. The administrator’s secret phrase and username will likewise regularly be imprinted on the back of the router, however in the event that it isn’t, check with your supplier for additional guidelines. From your settings, you can set up a password and secure your Wi-Fi.

2. Move your router

Loads of variables can affect the strength of a wireless broadband signal, for example, walls, doors, and impedance from child screens, microwaves, and pixie lights on your Christmas tree. So in case you’re experiencing moderate or inconsistent Wi-Fi, take a stab at moving your router elsewhere. In a perfect world, it ought to be situated high up – on top of a shelf, for instance. Or on the other hand, mounted on a wall.

On the off chance that you need to maximize inclusion across the entire house, take a stab at putting your router someplace central, for example, at the highest point of the steps. Whatever you do, don’t shroud your switch in a cabinet – you’d be shocked how normal a mix-up that is! You could likewise have a go at getting a ‘smart’ switch that naturally adapts to obstruction, for example, the BT Smart Hub 5 or Virgin Media’s Hub 3.

3. Clean up your computer

There are loads of apps on your PC that could be utilizing the web, potentially some without you, in any event, knowing it. Windows updates, security outputs and updates, media player pop-ups, moment visit applications, Skype, and open site tabs would all be able to influence your broadband speed.

To help your network speed, shut down applications that you’re not effectively utilizing, just as any data transfer capacity hefty web-based features like BBC iPlayer and Spotify.

To do this:

On PC, press ALT + CTRL + DEL to raise task manager to see all projects running and close the ones you don’t need.
Open Activity Log to see a rundown of everything running. Close down the ones that aren’t fundamental.

You ought to likewise erase old records, and clear your program history. You can do this from your internet browser alternatives menu.

4. Get a powerline adapter

Powerline connectors utilize the power electrical cables in your home to help your network signal from room to room. These are especially valuable if there are rooms in the house where your remote sign is powerless. A few suppliers, including TalkTalk, can give powerline connectors, despite the fact that you may need to pay for them.

On the other hand, you can purchase and utilize your own. There is a lot to look over, here are some that come enthusiastically suggest and are at a bargain on Amazon.com:

5. Consider a mesh Wi-Fi router

A cross-section router network replaces a solitary router with a few, which are set around the home. They’re particularly reasonable for improving Wifi signal strength in huge houses and multi-story properties.

Google’s Nest WiFi switch additionally comes exceptionally evaluated and serves as a brilliant speaker, however, is a touch more costly.

6. Swap wireless for wired

It is anything but an ideal arrangement. In any case, in case you’re truly attempting to get functional broadband help and need a momentary fix, you might need to have a go at associating your PC or workstation to your router with an ethernet cord.

7. Check for on-system interference

Now and again your virus scanner or different projects can meddle with your web speeds. This is truly disappointing yet you can sort it out by basically turning things off each in turn and afterward running a speed test once more. Kindly note I will not be liable for any virus or spyware you get while doing this. You ought to consistently have great virus insurance.

8. Switch broadband

In the event that you find that your association is still lethargic, changing to another supplier is most likely the best arrangement. Organizations ought to have the option to do a line test and give you a sign of the speed you can hope to see before you join – and in the event that they don’t convey, you may reserve the option to drop your agreement.

In case you’re presently on an ADSL standard broadband assistance and prepared to support your speed, your smartest option is to move up to fiber-optic broadband. The quickest generally accessible fiber broadband is from Virgin Media. However, it’s not as generally accessible as fiber broadband from any semblance of BT, Sky, EE, Vodafone, and TalkTalk.

9. Have you tried turning it off and on again?

The last recommendation is frequently the most impressive one. Turn off your modem briefly and turn it on once more. This process is called power cycling and can frequently erase lots of issues that affect your wifi speed. On the off chance that you are truly daring, you can even reconfigure your modem with another secret key as this can regularly refresh your settings toward the finish of your ISP and revive associations.

10. Update firmware and software regularly

Your switch/modem really has its own product that you need to update consistently. You can log in to your modem by adhering to your image’s guidelines. For instance, for a NETGEAR modem, you go to http://routerlogin.com where you can update and change your settings.

You likewise need to think about updating your PC’s work area variant, working system, and so forth as regularly the wireless settings become less viable over the long haul.

11. Check the cabling and do a line test

On the off chance that the entirety of this present fails it’s an ideal opportunity to contact your Internet Service Provider and modem company and ask them for a line test and examination. This may imply that a worker from the company will be sent to your home, and this can cost an extra charge. The one who came to my place found that the wires on my rooftop were completely bitten away and required immediate change.

Conclusion

So, for those looking for how to improve their wifi speed, these tips I’ve highlighted above will go a long way to help improve your wifi speed. However, if the issue of slow speed still persists after trying it all out, at that point, you need to seek more assistance from a reliable and professional network engineer.