Whenever we notice a certain slowness in our Internet connection , there are two options: the problem is on your side or it is a matter of your Internet provider. If we talk about the second case, we cannot do much, but if it is a purely our problem, it is most likely that there will be a solution within our reach.
If your Internet connection starts to slow down, you may be unknowingly boycotting yourself. That the problem is on your side and it is a matter of the router, cables, Wi-Fi signal or any other aspect within your reach so that you can configure, repair or replace it to guarantee the best possible browsing speed.
Better wired connection
The first is basic to know if a slow Internet connection -or at least slower than contracted- is your thing. If we opt for the wireless connection we will gain in comfort, but we will lose in quality. The preference is always to set your network to wired mode. By cable, so that we understand each other.
Ethernet connected to a router
Even if it is your case, it may be that we are having some kind of wear on the cable and it is worth replacing it or even that we have increased the speed contracted with our company, but the Ethernet network cables that we are using are limiting our own possibilities. Something as simple as buying the type of network cable that best suits your needs can make all the difference.
Does it only happen to me?
In case you have doubts about whether a slow loading of a specific website is due to some problem on their side or yours, there is a tool that literally is called Down For Everyone Or Just Me.
Website “Down for Everyone or Just Me?”
By simply entering a specific URL address, you can know if there is a problem with the web page in question or “it’s up to you”. The same goes for outages, which are often quickly reported to DownDetector . If Twitter, WhatsApp or Facebook are not working, or your operator is failing, you may not have anything to do with the equation.
Channels saturated by neighbors
In the case of opting for the wireless connection, you may need to change the channel. If we live in a block of neighbors, each with their own router, it will cause a lack of control that causes all the signals from the different networks to be mixed in our environment, occupying the same frequency bands.
Wi-Fi channel saturation.
This situation means that in most cases we encounter interference problems, therefore, a good solution is to change our WiFi channel. The first thing we will have to do is analyze our environment to know which WiFi networks are detected around us, we will also be able to see the channel that each of them uses, power and which channels are overlapping in order to help us choose the best one possible option in order to avoid interference or more collapsed channels.
To help with this task there are many similar tools and applications. We can do anything from opening a command prompt or CMD window and running the netsh wlan show all command to downloading a program like InSSIDer . If we are using a mobile device connected to our home wireless network, a good alternative is the free WiFi Analyzer app.
Let the router rest
One of the most unknown aspects when the Internet connection is slow is that the more the router heats up, the worse it works and it could slow down or even crash. The short-term solution is simpler, it would be enough to let the router rest to cool down and recover its maximum potential, although, if overheating accumulates, it could lead to failure in the future.
The router should sleep
In this case, you can try to slow down how you use the Internet, especially in applications that make intensive use and disconnect it for example at night if you do not have any device that requires a permanent connection.
Retire the router from the operator
Technology advances and there are more and more routers that are better prepared for the future , for example with Wi-Fi 6. However, most operators are not exactly very proactive when it comes to changing the device that they installed us a few years ago. years at home and are content to update their firmware from time to time and practically without knowing about these optimizations.
Evaluate the purchase of a new (and/or better) router
The simplest thing is to call your Internet provider, expose your problems with the connection and wait for them to offer you a solution. However, we know that this is the theory and that they will probably not meet our demands. Depending on your operator, you may even have the upper hand so that a technician comes to make new measurements or you can directly access a more modern (and new) router than the one that was placed on you a long time ago.
Amplify Wi-Fi signal
If we also prefer to remain connected wirelessly due to the architectural layout of our home or any other reason, one of the best and most effective solutions we can carry out is to amplify the WiFi signal.
Ways to amplify Wi-Fi signal.
If Wi-Fi isn’t reaching your entire home properly, consider using a Wi-Fi repeater or PLCs . They are not perfect solutions, but they will allow the signal to reach those rooms where the connection quality is poorest.