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5 Fixes for Faster High Speed Internet

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broadband speedometerWhat’s the purpose of having high speed internet if the connection is not as fast as you would like? It can be a nightmare to be paying a premium price for unacceptable performance, but with a few tweaks, you can get your high speed internet running faster than ever.

1. Router Issues

If you use a wireless router to provide internet access for your home network, you need to make sure that it is functioning properly and is in a good location. First of all, make sure that you buy the fastest router that you can afford. The latest wireless standard is 802.11n and provides the largest range and fastest transfer speeds. Also, the location of your router can have a huge influence on its performance. The longer the distance between your wireless device and the router, the worse your speed will be. Objects like walls, doors, electronic devices, and furniture can also interfere with the signal. Place your router high off the ground and close to your wireless devices for maximum signal strength. You can also purchase antennae extensions to increase your range. Finally, make sure your router has been equipped with the latest firmware, which you can find on the manufacturer’s website.

2. Accelerators

There are is effective software that you can buy that will make changes on your computer to speed up the network connection. Windows is designed to work with many different types of hardware and network set ups and by tweaking and optimizing the TCP/IP and System Registry to your specific set up it will be possible to get faster in fact optimum speeds. It is fine tuning to create a more stable and reliable internet connection which will give you a boost in speed.

3. Don’t over load your system

It sounds simple but proper use off your applications will really help your speed and system out. If you have a lot of programs on your computer that access the internet, make sure that you don’t have too many of them open at once. Messaging, email, file sharing, and other services can bog down your broadband connection if they are all running concurrently. Also take note of internet-connected programs that start up automatically when you turn on the computer and disable them.

4. Economize Your Broadband Devices

The bottom line is that the more devices that you have hooked up to your internet connection, the less speed there is to split among them. Cut down on the number of devices that you have connected to your router to get faster speeds. Also, make sure that no one is stealing bandwidth from you off of your Wi-Fi network by encrypting your router’s signal. Not only will this help to speed up your connection, but it will also help to protect you against cyber crimes.

5. Speak to Your Service Provider

Sometimes no matter what you do, your internet connection may be slow. In this case, try consulting with your broadband service provider, who may be able to give you more insight into your problem. You may live in a neighborhood where there are a lot of homes sharing the same connection. Or, perhaps you have faulty wiring in your home. Only your service provider can help you to resolve these issues. You may also want to consider upgrading to a package that offers more bandwidth if one is available. Finally, you always have the option of changing service providers, but be sure to research your options before making the switch and ask about any early termination fees that may apply.

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Written by James Helliwell Tech and Eco writer from London UK, with a specialty in high speed internet technologies. High speed internet  broadbandexpert.com


5 Fixes for Faster High Speed Internet originally appeared on Techie Buzz written by Guest Posts on Friday 17th December 2010 08:00:18 AM under Tips And Tricks. Please read the Terms of Use for fair usage guidance.

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