{"id":219555,"date":"2021-07-28T17:31:43","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T12:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/?p=219555"},"modified":"2021-07-28T17:33:34","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T12:03:34","slug":"how-to-increase-internet-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Increase Internet Speed? Easy Tips &#038; Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How to increase internet speed? We\u2019ve formed up easy, cheap, and practical tips to get you a more high-speed internet connection and stop waiting for Netflix to buffer.<\/p>\n<p>Everybody wants faster internet. But there\u2019s a lot of details out there, and many potential solutions you can try, and not all of them work. Some tips are straight-up fake, and others are technical and expensive.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re here to support you speed up your internet on the cheap and without having to spend a million hours figuring out how your router runs. We saw everything from your router to your browser and even your internet provider. Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_219571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-219571\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-219571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-To-Increase-Internet-Speed.jpg\" alt=\"How To Increase Internet Speed\" width=\"930\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-To-Increase-Internet-Speed.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-To-Increase-Internet-Speed-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-To-Increase-Internet-Speed-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-To-Increase-Internet-Speed-600x253.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-219571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How To Increase Internet Speed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#How_to_Increase_Internet_Speed_Try_out_these_Simple_Ways\" title=\"How to Increase Internet Speed? Try out these Simple Ways\u00a0\">How to Increase Internet Speed? Try out these Simple Ways\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Test_a_Different_ModemRouter\" title=\"Test a Different Modem\/Router\u00a0\">Test a Different Modem\/Router\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Turn_Your_Modem_Off_and_On_Again\" title=\"Turn Your Modem Off and On Again\">Turn Your Modem Off and On Again<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Scan_for_Viruses\" title=\"Scan for Viruses\">Scan for Viruses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Check_for_On-System_Interference\" title=\"Check for On-System Interference\">Check for On-System Interference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Use_a_Fast_VPN\" title=\"Use a Fast VPN\">Use a Fast VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Move_Your_Router\" title=\"Move Your Router\">Move Your Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Protect_Your_Wifi_Network\" title=\"Protect Your Wifi Network\">Protect Your Wifi Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Connect_Via_an_Ethernet_Cable\" title=\"Connect Via an Ethernet Cable\">Connect Via an Ethernet Cable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Check_Your_Filters\" title=\"Check Your Filters\">Check Your Filters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Try_Getting_Rid_of_Your_Cordless_Phone\" title=\"Try Getting Rid of Your Cordless Phone\">Try Getting Rid of Your Cordless Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Shorten_and_Replace_Cables\" title=\"Shorten and Replace Cables\">Shorten and Replace Cables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Check_for_External_Interference\" title=\"Check for External Interference\">Check for External Interference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Update_Firmware_and_Software_Regularly\" title=\"Update Firmware and Software Regularly\">Update Firmware and Software Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/#Find_Your_RouterISPs_Best_Settings\" title=\"Find Your Router\/ISP\u2019s Best Settings\">Find Your Router\/ISP\u2019s Best Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Increase_Internet_Speed_Try_out_these_Simple_Ways\"><\/span><strong>How to Increase Internet Speed? Try out these Simple Ways\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_a_Different_ModemRouter\"><\/span><strong>Test a Different Modem\/Router\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most significant cause of slow internet is a bad modem. If you\u2019re having persistent internet dropouts and blaming them on your ISP, you should first check if your modem is suited for the internet provider and plan you\u2019re on. The easiest way to check is to contact your ISP, and they\u2019ll give you a list of compatible modems.<\/p>\n<p>And if you rent a modem from your ISP, it will be amused for the internet service you\u2019ve purchased. But, if you want to buy your modem, the manual and description of the modem typically include a list of service providers it works with. So, be sure to check that before consuming any money.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Your_Modem_Off_and_On_Again\"><\/span><strong>Turn Your Modem Off and On Again<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This next recommendation is often the most powerful one. Please turn off your modem for one minute and turn it on again. It is called power cycling and can often flush out a pack of difficulties that affect your speed. If you are courageous, you can even reconfigure your modem with a unique password, as this can frequently refresh your settings at the end of your ISP and refresh connections.<\/p>\n<p>We suggest turning your modem off and on again at least once a month. But, if you\u2019re having severe internet speed issues, you can try resetting your modem once every day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scan_for_Viruses\"><\/span><strong>Scan for Viruses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next thing you need to do is make sure that no virus is causing your internet to slow down. Sometimes viruses can live on your system and suck resources away from what you are doing, thus slowing down your speeds.<\/p>\n<p>To scan your system for viruses, you can use antivirus software like Norton, McAfee, or TotalAV.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_for_On-System_Interference\"><\/span><strong>Check for On-System Interference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes your virus scanner or other applications can interfere with your internet speeds. This is frustrating, but you can figure it out by just switching things off one at a time and then rerunning a speed test.<\/p>\n<p>Please note we won\u2019t be responsible for any viruses or spyware you pick up while doing this. You should ever have good virus protection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Fast_VPN\"><\/span><strong>Use a Fast VPN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many people use a VPN service because it allows you to protect your privacy, keep information secure, and bypass censorship. Like hello, access to other countries\u2019 Netflix? Sign me up!<\/p>\n<p>But, several VPN services will slow down your internet connection. That\u2019s why you need to choose a VPN that has the bandwidth and the infrastructure to help foster connections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Move_Your_Router\"><\/span><strong>Move Your Router<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your router is located in some far-away corner of your house, a sharp way to improve your internet speed is by moving your router.<\/p>\n<p>Place your router closer to where you are so that the wi-fi signal can give you. For instance, if your home office is on the top floor and your router is on the bottom floor, move the router to the same level.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect_Your_Wifi_Network\"><\/span><strong>Protect Your Wifi Network<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If strangers can access your wifi network, this will take up internet bandwidth and slow down your connection. So, make sure to set up password security for your wifi network.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_Via_an_Ethernet_Cable\"><\/span><strong>Connect Via an Ethernet Cable<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The wifi is excellent, but a wireless connection is often a tad slower than a cabled connection.\u00a0 Try getting that ethernet cord out of the box and plugging it straight into the modem, particularly if it\u2019s for your desktop computer and you don\u2019t need to move it around very often.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Your_Filters\"><\/span><strong>Check Your Filters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have your internet connection to a phone line with a telephone on it, you will need to make sure you have good quality filters installed on your line.\u00a0 These are little plugs that you connect to the phone line, and they help filter out the disturbances.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Getting_Rid_of_Your_Cordless_Phone\"><\/span><strong>Try Getting Rid of Your Cordless Phone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some people differ with this, but I have seen that cordless phones slow down or interfere with my internet, even with filters. It is deserving doing an isolation test by removing your phones and replacing them with different ones (borrow a friend\u2019s) and see whether you get better results.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shorten_and_Replace_Cables\"><\/span><strong>Shorten and Replace Cables<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The length of your cables and their formation can influence speeds. Try replacing old phone cables, sockets, and lines and rather use shorter and newer ones. This can usually obtain a big difference.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_for_External_Interference\"><\/span><strong>Check for External Interference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I bet most of you have an iPhone, iPad, sound mode, and at least one different form of an electronic device in your modem area.<\/p>\n<p>If so, you need to check to see whether these things are causing electromagnetic interference. Try moving speakers out of the way and taking many electronic devices out of your modem space.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Firmware_and_Software_Regularly\"><\/span><strong>Update Firmware and Software Regularly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your router\/modem has software that you need to update regularly. You can log in to your modem by following your brand\u2019s instructions. For example, for a NETGEAR modem, you go to a router login website to update and tweak your settings.<\/p>\n<p>It would help if you also considered updating your computer\u2019s desktop version, operating system, etc., as often the wireless settings become less compatible over time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Your_RouterISPs_Best_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Find Your Router\/ISP\u2019s Best Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you log in to your modem\/route, you will see many settings relating to channels and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes these settings are not on the best option by default, and you\u2019ll need to update them based on the types of devices you use, etc. Check out your router and ISP\u2019s website for the most suitable settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to increase internet speed? 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