One of the biggest frustrations of the modern world is dealing with slow internet. While the expectations from mobile internet are anyway non-existent, the annoyance of your Wi-Fi internet beginning to slow down is unparalleled. And if this happens during an important virtual meeting or while downloading a particularly large game or a movie, then that annoyance can really get intolerable. But while we have established that slow Wi-Fi is horrible, is there anything a user can do to improve the internet speed? Actually, yes. There are some things you can do to drastically improve the internet speed. So, read on to know how to get fast internet without having to upgrade your plan.
There could be a number of reasons why the Wi-Fi internet connection can get slow. Some of these reasons can be exclusive to your internet service provider. They might be facing a server overload, or a power outage or some other issue. But if that is not the case, then the problem might be inside of your Wi-Fi router. Yes, the same router that you probably have not touched ever since the technician set it up. The location of the router is often one of the biggest reasons behind getting a throttled speed. And it is incredibly easy to fix as well. Check out the best location and general hygiene tips around a Wi-Fi router to fix your internet speed woes.
One of the overlooked aspects is the type of router that you might need. Not all routers are made the same and they do not deliver the same speed. For most homes (which are not multi-floor), a single access point is good enough. But you should ensure that it supports 802.11ax or Wi-Fi 6. If your house is larger, then you should look into mesh networks.
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