How to increase the speed of the Internet in a computer or mobile device,

To start measure the speed of the Internet with special services. If it coincides with the promises of the provider, then think about changing tariff plan. And if not, take advantage of our recommendations. Follow the steps in order until you resolve the problem. Steps that are not suitable for your device, skip.

Give the router in order

1. Reboot the router, and then check the speed again.

2. Reset the router to factory settings and re-prepare it for work: Set the main parameters, protect the home network from outside, choose the best place for a router, buy a Wi-Fi signal amplifiers as needed.

3. If the settings of the router is the current standard 802.11ac, activate it. If not, switch to 802.11n - less fast, but also the actual standard that is compatible with most gadgets.

4. If you have a dual-band router model (this information is indicated in the characteristics of the device), try switching to its settings on the frequency of 5 GHz. This Wi-Fi range can run faster, but with less coverage area, and not all equipment supports this frequency. If the result does not suit you, go back to 2.4 GHz. Or create two parallel networks, one of which will operate in the 5 GHz band, the other - 2.4 GHz.

5. Update the firmware of the router. Instructions for your model search on the official website of the manufacturer, or in the data sheet that came with the device.

Optimize your computer or mobile device

1. Close unnecessary programs that could clog the Internet channel in the background.

To see which applications use the network in Windows, go to the "Device Manager» (Ctrl + Alt + Del → «Task Manager» → «Processes» → «Network»). In macOS this can be seen in the "Monitoring system» (Finder → «programs» → «Tools» → «System Monitoring» → «Network»). A My Data Manager software will show the exploiters of the Network in the Android or iOS.

Before closing any program, make sure that at the moment it is you do not need and that it will not lead to malfunction of the system. If in doubt, do not close.

2. Get familiar with the browser: turn off unnecessary extensions, clean the cache. Try to include turbo (or traffic-saving mode), which is present in such popular browsers as Opera, Chrome and "Yandex. Browser».

3. If you are using a VPN or proxy, turn them off and check to see if the speed has changed. If it will grow significantly, try changing the VPN / proxy service or possibly do without him.

4. Clean the device from debris using CCleaner or other similar utilities.

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5. Use Antivirus to check your system for malware and adware and clean it. Remove all the detected objects.

6. TO UNPLUG extra devices that can use it without your knowledge. It consoles, smart TVs and other equipment.

7. Update driver network hardware and / or operating system to the latest version.

8. Reset the computer or mobile device to factory settings, if your other devices at speeds no problems. Do not forget to make copies of important data.

If all else fails

If none of the above steps resolved, try to go to more drastic action.

Discuss the problem with the service provider support. Perhaps you will send a specialist to check the equipment or advise select a new router. If the appeal fails, consider replacing the provider.