Computers and Technology: Speed Up Your Broadband

by Sarah B. Professional writer

Broadband is a connection to the internet via a cable network. Broadband is also a wave signal that lies a broad range of frequencies. It's also transmissions of data over cables and wireless connections.

Access to broadband must be one of the most important factors to gaining any access to the internet today. Broadband transmits via very many different technologies. The type of technology you chose for your broadband will determine the speeds to your computer. It will also determine how much faster you can access all your information, how fast you can download your files and how easy it will be for you to receive your emails.

Slow broadband speeds can be annoying especially during the day when there is a lot of traffic demanding the use of the network. The best option, when faced with such a situation, is by avoiding the time the connection is slow and use it when it's faster.

Below are others ways you can speed up your broadband speed

-Change your service provider

Carry out enough research to get to find out which broadband internet service provider is the fastest. If you are getting a service provider for the first time, conduct as much research as you can before signing a contract. Read widely on the reviews about that particular service provider. Only after you are satisfied can you go ahead and sign up with them. Changing to a new service provider may come with other advantages of enjoying other faster connections like fiber optics broadband.

-Check your router

A router that is not well positioned can slow your speeds. Check the positioning and if you find that okay, then change the router to a better one. Place your router away from any obstructions like any object that emits wireless signals. These are objects like baby monitors, wireless phones and so on. Make sure there are no barriers like walls or doors between the router and your computer. Place the router as high as possible for faster speeds.

Your router must be up to date. Go for wireless routers that can provide high speeds of 100mb/second or more. The distance between the computer and the router will also significantly affect the broadband speed.

-Make your network secure

If you are using wireless broadband, make sure you secure your network. If you don't secure it, you may share it with other people unwillingly. This use of unauthorized bandwidth may lower your broadband speed tremendously.

-Check your bandwidth

There are very many applications that may slow down a computer every time you log in. Check all your apps and make sure they do not run automatically every time you log in. All applications should run when you run them.

-Fit an accelerator

If you still have a problem with your speed and have tried everything else and failed, try installing a broadband accelerator. The broadband accelerator is known as the BT I-Plate. An accelerator connects to the phone socket and will get rid of any interference. An accelerator can boost broadband speeds by more than 50%.

-Check your proximity to the exchange

If you are moving house, it's nice to find out how far the service provider exchange is from where you are moving into. Location matters a lot when it comes to receiving a broadband connection. The nearer you are to the exchange, the better and faster the connection will be. If you move near an exchange and still feel you are not getting the speed you want, you can change your equipment or look for another service provider.

-Check your equipment

If you are using an old computer, then this could also be a why your broadband speed is slow. Make sure your computer meets all the required systems for BT Broadband. If it doesn't, then the only option would be to buy a new one.

Even with a new computer, you still have to make sure the browser software you use is the latest one. An old version of browsing software will slow your speeds. All the operating systems should also be updated. An old operating system like Windows 95 is very slow and will slow you down completely.

-Internet connection

Choose to use either ADSL or fiber optics internet connections. ADSL is an old method of internet delivery that uses copper wiring to deliver services. Most home users prefer it as it is less expensive than cable network as well as when compared to satellite services, it's more reliable. If you are in a place that doesn't require the use of many computers, ADSL would be the best choice for you. ADSL speeds are around7 MB/second.

Fibre, on the other hand, has higher rates to transfer data. Fiber lines are gaunt, very light and extremely durable. Fiber optic lines use glass as the conductor and thus cannot conduct electricity, and natural calamities like storms cannot cause any interference on their delivery of services. Fiber is easy to maintain and it's pricing is fair. The only drawback is its unavailability in every place.

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