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Quick Hacks to Make Your Internet Super-Fast

Internet moving at a snail’s speed is equivalent to having no Internet connectivity at home. If you are among those working from home, attending video calls and online meetings could be a real pain. Even Netflixing seems to be impossible because of the lag. So, here are some quick ways to ensure you enjoy high-speed Internet connectivity.

Reset the router

For any Internet connectivity issue, the basic step is to restart the router. It can nullify any hacking attempt, reset the limited memory of the router to speed up the connection and even update the router (which could be pending for long and hampering the Internet connectivity).

However, make sure that you reboot the router properly. Do not do a factory reset because that might erase all the settings and you will have to start from the beginning. To avoid this, do not use pinholes and on-router reset buttons. Just unplug the router and wait for a minute before you turn it on.

Clear the DNS regularly

DNS stands for Domain Name System. It keeps a track of all the website addresses that were visited by the devices connected to the network. The DNS records depend on the user and the website both staying on respective servers. In case the servers change, the DNS might not recognise the new server, affecting the speed. Thus, it makes sense to clean the DNS at regular intervals. The process isn’t time-consuming and you can Google for a step-by-step guide to do so.

Manage Wi-Fi Channels

Advanced routers come with dual-band and support 2.5GHz and 5GHz frequency. If yours is a smart home or you have a microwave, Bluetooth and other devices that also work on 2.5GHz, there’s a possibility that frequency congestion might be slowing down the Internet. 5GHz is a shorter range band but faster than 2.5GHz. However, it is recommended for devices that are in proximity to the router. The 2.5GHz frequency has a longer range but is a little slower. It is ideal for mobile devices and the devices that move around a lot. Although some routers come with automatic channel distribution features, you will have to manually assign wi-fi channel to each device in other routers. This can be done easily by tweaking the settings of the routers to increase the speed.

Use Wi-Fi mesh systems

At times, the location of the router and the construction of the house could be two biggest factors for slow Internet speed. The problem can be resolved by using a wi-fi mesh system. This is a device that comes with multiple nodes that create a network mesh in the house and ensure that you get strong signals in all the nooks and corners of the house. These come with wifi mesh security features as well to make the network even more secure.

Last Words

If you have tried one or all of these hacks and nothing is working, there could be an issue with the router or you need to do a speed test to find out if the problem is at the Internet Service Provider’s end.

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Sid

A technology enthusiast, Sid loves to share his knowledge about gadgets and networking. He gives advice on which are the best home router for security and trends that will be ruling the technology world in coming time.


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