How to make a high speed on the computer. Specialized programs for speeding up the Internet. Diagnostics by standard means

Introduced into all spheres of human life, the World Wide Web confidently took its place in every home. And now, if problems happen to him, it causes an uproar. Especially if the connection is slow, because this is how working with the Internet turns into torment. What causes and how to speed up the Internet in Windows 7? About everything in order.

Why is the Internet speed slow or jumping?

Internet speed depends on many factors that you need to be aware of, especially if problems occur. If you are not satisfied with the speed of your Internet connection and do not understand how to optimize it, the following list is for you.

10 reasons why the internet is slower:

You probably have programs installed on your computer that automatically update and send statistics about errors in work, etc. They “take away” part of the traffic without you noticing, which slows down the speed for the user.
If there are many downloads at the same time from the server or site where the file is located, then the download speed of the file slows down noticeably.
If you are using a router connection, the speed will be slower than connecting directly. All because the router cuts the speed. The cheaper the model, the greater the losses. Even if the manufacturer claims high speed, you should not expect it to be such. After all, the declared parameter cannot be obtained at home.
The quality of the Wi-Fi connection depends on the remoteness of the computer from the router, as well as on the “neighborhood” with other devices. Check that there is no conflict between the router and other nearby devices. The router operates at either 2.4 GHz (Model 802.11 b, g, and n) or 5.8 GHz (Model 802.11 a). If the devices have the same frequency as the router, then during their operation the Internet speed will drop.
The speed decreases in the evening - many users complain about this. The reason is that it is at this time that user activity increases, and the channel bandwidth is limited.
The cause of interruptions in work and low speed is often a computer that needs optimization. The PC itself is not able to work correctly at the provided speed.
Internet slowdown can be explained by the presence of virus software on the computer. The process of malware operation involves a constant exchange of information, which reduces the speed. Antiviruses, in turn, check all downloaded files, which has the same effect.
Programs such as torrents can remain in memory even after closing. So, they transmit a huge amount of information without your knowledge.
Weather conditions such as snow, rain, wind, etc. affect the quality of your internet connection if you use satellite internet.
If you are not satisfied with the speed in a particular program, check if there is a limit there. To do this, right-click on the program icon and see if there is an item on the restriction on receiving or transferring files.

How to check internet speed on a computer with Windows 7 installed

Online

The first method is simple and does not require the installation of additional software. There are many sites on the web that provide this service. The most popular service is Speedtest. Here you can quickly and accurately find out the speed of the Internet. When you create an account, you will also be able to view your measurement history and manage service settings. To use the service, go to the website www.speedtest.net and click the “Start!” button, the program will do the rest for you: it will select the nearest convenient server and calculate 3 parameters (ping command result, download and upload speed).

With task manager

A method available to all Windows 7 users. Press the ctrl+alt+delete key combination. In the window that appears, click on the "Network" tab. For a visual demonstration, the network load is displayed as a graph, and the result of the speed can be seen below.

With the help of programs

There are few such programs, and here's why. It is much more accurate and correct to calculate the speed between a PC and a remote server than with an installed program. But there is such a way, and here is a short list of such programs:

NetWorx is a free Windows program designed to monitor traffic (LAN and Internet) and measure the speed of network connections.
BitMeter is a program for calculating traffic statistics. Displays a real-time graph of incoming and outgoing traffic, as well as statistics.
JDAST - the program has advanced functionality. You can download the program from the official website and for free.
Download Master - the program downloads files and at the same time shows the speed of the Internet.

Gadgets

Gadgets are small programs that display various information on the desktop. For example, clock, calendar, weather, measurement of system parameters, etc. 7 gadgets are offered to measure Internet speed.

Artan-Reborn - in addition to the Internet speed, it will be possible to view data such as processor load, memory status, current time, weather data, etc.
Networkutilization - if you don't need extra information, then this gadget is for you.
Glass Gadgets is a whole collection of gadgets that comes together in that it has a transparent surface to blend better with different wallpapers on your desktop.
Blade is also a techno set.
NetMeter - with this gadget you will always have activity, traffic and Internet speed indicators in sight. The appearance of the gadget can be customized.
Gauge Meter - shows upload and download speed, as well as other system parameters. There are 5 designs.
Bandwidth Meter is a user-friendly gadget that shows the speed of two types of Internet connection.

Link speed indicators

Speed identifier - the same gadgets, only they have a simplified interface and functionality. It is used if you do not want to clutter up your desktop.

There are more than 20 such identifiers, here is a list of the most popular:

Glassy Network
NIC Slim
DC Wireless
Netgraf Black
NetMonitor

How to speed up the Internet on a computer or laptop

It is really possible to speed up the Internet, even if you are not experiencing problems, optimization will help you achieve better results.

There is no way that would make the Internet connection speed higher than the speed set by the provider.

Myths about "fast" work

Since this topic is insanely popular, it has led to the emergence of both real methods and myths. Let's figure out how to really speed up the Internet and what will not help in this matter.

Myth 1: Windows steals 20% of traffic

There are many articles on the net on how to speed up the connection by as much as 20% (!). The explanation is as follows: the QoS service is running in Windows, which reserves up to 20% of the traffic for its tasks, which is why it is not used to its full potential. Therefore, disabling this service will free up a fifth of the traffic and the Internet will “fly”. Is it so? Unfortunately no. To confirm this, let's see how it works. Yes, the system needs its own percentage of traffic so that system programs can access the network. But, firstly, if priority programs do not use the connection, then user programs do it, and, secondly, if the system has reserved part of the traffic, but it is not currently in use, then user programs also get access to it.

Repeated tests have shown that disabling the QoS service does not give an increase in Internet speed.

Myth 2: Clearing the browser cache and temporary files

Another myth that not only does not help, it even works in the opposite direction. The fact is that the cache and RAM, on which the speed of the Internet depends, are not connected in any way. Instead, the cache stores elements of pages you've already visited, allowing you to load faster on your next visit.

The same applies to cleaning the Prefetch system folder. The situation is absolutely similar with browsers. Just as the browser cache allows you to quickly load pages, so the cache in the Prefetch folder allows you to quickly start the system.

Myth 3: Speed up with special programs

Even popular programs for speeding up the Internet do not give any result. The whole point of these programs is to transfer application data from RAM to the swap file. A running application or program runs a little faster, but when you open applications that have been left for a while, you will see how much they slow down.

Real ways

Method 1: Remove startup programs that are not in use

Check all the programs that are installed on the computer for the presence of the startup function. There are groups of programs, such as torrents, widgets, toolbars, instant messengers, programs that carry out any PC tests, which even without your knowledge get into startup. In all programs where you do not need autoload, turn it off. There are 2 ways to do this. First:

Second way:

Before removing a program from startup, make sure that you know the purpose of this program and that it will not harm your computer.

Method 2: Optimize your PC

Clean up your hard drive, remove all unnecessary programs, you may need additional RAM. Scan your computer for viruses as often as possible. All this will help speed up the work of both the device itself and the Internet.

Method 3: Optimize or replace your router

The use of outdated or weak equipment will not allow you to achieve high speed. It may be enough to flash the device. In any case, it is better to trust professionals. Contact the service center for advice and assistance.

Method 4: Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi

If possible, use a wired connection, in any conditions it will be faster and more stable. The router constantly needs to be rebooted, the wire allows you not to be distracted by such actions.

Method 5: Change the Wi-Fi Channel

If there are many users of the same channel in your home and you are using a Wi-Fi connection, the speed will be significantly slower. To change the channel, use the inSSIDer or WiFiInfoView program to determine the free channel. And then change your router settings.

To successfully optimize the Internet, find the cause or several causes, which is more likely. And only then proceed to the solutions. Do not fall for loud statements and advertisements that by using programs or disabling a component of the operating system, you can achieve great results and increase speed many times over. The maximum that can be squeezed out of optimization is 10–15%.

You can increase the speed of the Internet using special programs or using the capabilities of operating systems.

By default, the operating system reserves approximately 20% of the bandwidth of the entire Internet speed. As a result, 1/5 of the entire speed is lost. This feature can be easily disabled.

You need to go to start - execute and write gpedit.msc and click OK.

Then a group policy will appear in which you need to go to the following options: "computer configuration", "administrative templates", "network", "QoS packet manager" and then go to the "limit reserved bandwidth" menu.

Then you need to double-click the found tab and see the settings. Change the value to your liking.

Another parameter that affects the speed of the Internet, is a half-open connection restriction that was introduced by Microsoft to limit the spread of virus programs from sites or computers over a network and to limit the computer's possible participation in DoS attacks.

The rate limit is necessary so that the computer does not have more than 10 simultaneous half-open outgoing connections. When the speed reaches the connection limit, subsequent attempts to connect to the network are queued.

As a result, the user has a limited network, which negatively affects the operation of the Internet. This limit affects outgoing connections and does not change the speed of incoming connections.

To find out the number of half-open connections and check whether they are limited or not, you can use the special Half-open limit program. With its help, you can remove these restrictions.

Operating systems have a function to check for available updates for installed programs, which also slows down the Internet speed. These functions, at least a little, but reduce traffic when connected to the network. There can be up to several dozen such calls to search for updates. If you turn them off, you can slightly increase the speed.

However, there are programs which cannot be turned off the search for updates. This applies to those programs in which each update weighs up to 100 MB. In this case, you need to turn on the firewall, in which you can prohibit the network from accessing programs, as well as designate those that should be updated.

Increasing the speed in Windows XP, 7

Speed increase through QoS packets

To increase the speed of the Internet in Windows XP, you must again go to gpedit.msc and in the "Computer Configuration" menu select "Administrative Templates", then "Network" and go to the "QoS Package Manager".

We increase the speed of the Internet through ports

There is another possibility to increase the speed of the Internet in Windows 7. To do this, go to " My computer' and open the tab ' properties of the system", then go to " device Manager and open ports.

You need to find the ports that are responsible for connecting to the Internet. Most often these are “catfish” ports. Ports can be from 2 or more. You need to open their properties and go to the "port settings" tab and then find the "bits per second" item parameter and set the maximum possible number. After that, the bandwidth will increase and the speed of the Internet will increase.

Notebook power mode

All laptops and computers running Windows 7 are set to Balanced Power Mode. If on ordinary PCs the speed of the Internet and the stability of the Internet connection, this mode is quite acceptable, then in the case of laptops with the Internet, problems may occur (if using a wireless connection). Internet connection via wi-fi may disappear due to the set balanced mode, or the Internet speed may drop.

It is rare to find a person who would be completely satisfied with the speed of the Internet they use. There are available methods to increase the speed of receiving and transmitting data on the Internet, which are well known to experienced users. Below are specific recommendations and tips on how to speed up the speed of the Internet using software methods, that is, without an expensive upgrade of the equipment used and the reconstruction of communication networks.

Knowing exactly the cause, you can effectively get rid of the problem. Unfortunately, the list of reasons is very wide and the Internet speed is often affected by not one, but several factors at once:

One of the main ones is the type of connection used, such as cable, DSL or Dial Up (the latter type of connection is the slowest). If the connection is made via a telephone line (copper wires), then the degree of deterioration of the wires and their length have a significant impact on the reduction in speed. Today, companies supplying the Internet are switching to fiber optic cables, which allow you to get the highest possible connection speed;
The activity of various utilities and add-ons in the Internet browser;
Viruses;
Congestion of popular Internet resources. Frequently visited sites are designed for high loads when a large audience works in them, however, it happens that the servers cannot cope with the flow of visitors;
Problems with local equipment, such as an incorrectly configured router, outdated software versions, insufficient power of the devices used, PC components, etc.

The above list of factors is far from complete. An overview of the reasons can be devoted to a separate article, but it is more expedient to quickly move on to specific methods that allow you to determine and increase the speed of the Internet.

What is the maximum speed of mobile and home internet?

There is no single answer to this simple question. The subscriber's contract with a company providing communication services always indicates the speed, but marked "TO". Unfortunately, the maximum value prescribed in the contract with the provider is never reached in real conditions. Also, it should be noted that the values in the documentation are in "Mbps". You should take into account the ratio of megabytes to megabits familiar to people (1: 8). For example, in the case when the number 100 Mbps is printed in the contract, this is only about 12 megabytes.

ADSL
The maximum home Internet speed offered by providers within the framework of ITU G.992.1 Annex A (B) ADSL technology does not exceed 12 Mbps, and ADSL2+ is twice as high. However, this popular standard is gradually becoming a thing of the past, since in practice users using these technologies get access to the World Wide Web at speeds of no more than 8 Mbps.

Optical fiber
Increasingly, twisted-pair and fiber-optic communication is used for home Internet access. It is obvious that the bottleneck in this case is the use of copper wire and as a result, the data reception rate is not more than 100 Mbps. Although the technology allows you to get a value 10 times higher, gigabit speeds are rarely provided to ordinary people for home use.
If only optical lines are used, then speeds can be tens of gigabits, but ordinary users are provided from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps.

Wi-Fi
Typically, according to WiFi technology, the speed does not exceed 140 Mbps, while the declared value can be 300 Mbps. In practice, the decrease in the indicator is due to the influence of many factors, for example, interference from electrical equipment, walls and other obstacles.

Mobile Internet

2G up to 474 Kbps.
3G up to 42.2 Mbps.
4G up to 1Gbps.

The most convenient way is to use the speedtest.net service.

You must click "Start" and wait for the results to appear on the screen. Even beginners have no problem figuring out the real speed using this popular resource.
There are many services with similar functions on the Internet, for example, experienced users prefer "Yandex.ru/internet". Here, the button to start the test has a different name "Measure", but the principle of operation is the same.

Knowing how to increase the speed of home and mobile Internet, a user can increase this important indicator by almost a third without additional costs. The following are specific recommendations that have proven effective and workable.

Remove unnecessary traffic consumers (programs, devices connected via wifi)
Not only utilities run by the user consume traffic, but also hidden applications that download updates, exchange statistical data with the program developer, etc. It is recommended, through the task manager, to stop the operation of applications that are not required for the system and the user to work.

In order to find out which applications are actively using the connection to the World Wide Web, you should use the "CS" (Command Prompt). To fulfill your plan, you will need to launch the "CS" with extended powers and take the following sequential steps:

Type "netstat -b 5 > activity.txt";
Click "Enter";
The "CS" will display a list of the applications you are looking for;
Press "Ctrl" and, without releasing, click on "C";
A file with a list of connections will be created;
In "CS" type "activity.txt";
Click "Enter";
To study the list of applications, closing which will reduce the load on the network and increase the speed of the Internet.

Remove unwanted toolbars or change browser and use turbo mode
Easily getting rid of unused toolbars in your web browser allows you to speed up your networking. Sometimes removing add-ons takes a long time or is difficult for novice users, so it is recommended to change the browser to a faster one, for example, switching from the default Internet Explorer to Chrome, Firefox or Opera. The latest browser incorporates a turbo mode, which increases the speed of the network by almost 10%.

Check your device (PC or mobile) for viruses
Regular analysis of the memory of a PC or a mobile gadget by an antivirus program not only prevents the risks of leakage of personal information, but also increases the speed of the Internet. Viruses and adware significantly slow down the network, spending traffic on their own needs. However, not every antivirus program is able to rid the PC of adware. To remove them, the following utilities have proven themselves well:

Hit Man Pro;
Malwarebytes Antimalware;
adw cleaner;
Spybot Search & Destroy.

Disable TCP autotuning
To disable TCP_IP autotuning, you need to open the "CS" with extended permissions.

Type "netsh int tcp set heuristics disabled";
Click "Enter";
"KC" will display "Ok";
Type "netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled";
Click "Enter";
"KC" will display "Ok";
Type "netsh int tcp set global rss=enabled";
Click "Enter";
"KC" will display "Ok";
Type "netsh int tcp show global";
Click "Enter";
"KC" will display "Ok";
Restart "PC";
Ready.

To reset the TCP_IP stack to default values, you can use the "netsh int ip reset C:\resetlog.log" command. After that, you need to restart your PC.

Using the fastest DNS for the specific connection conditions of the user's PC is one of the best methods to increase the speed of the Internet.
You will need to complete the following steps:

Download the NameBench application (the utility is freely distributed on the global network);
Run the utility (you do not need to install it);
You don't need to set up the utility. Immediately click "Start Benchmark";
Wait;
A detailed report will be displayed;
The report shows information with optimal connection settings that the user can only use.

Click "Start";
Click "Computer";
Right-click in the empty space of the window that appears;
Click "Properties";
Click "Control" (Device Manager);
Expand the "Ports" column;
Click "Serial Port (COM1)";
Open the "Port Settings" tab;
Set the largest number in the item "Bits per second";
Click "Ok";
Ready.

How to increase internet speed on Windows 10?

You will need to perform the following steps:

Press with one finger on "Win" and do not release the key;
With the other finger of the hand, click "R";
Type "gpedit.msc";
Expand the contents of the "PC Configuration" column;
Enter the directory "Admin Templates Network";
Go to the subdirectory "QoS Scheduler";
Call context from "Limit res.prop.ability";
Click "Change";
Check the box "Enabled";
Put "zero", as shown in the screenshot above;
Click "Ok";
Call context from the connections icon;
Open "Network Control Center";
Click "Change network card settings";
Call context from connection;
Click "Properties";
Check the box "QoS Scheduler";
Click "Ok";
Ready.

How to increase download speed?

If the user is thinking about how to increase the download speed of the torrent, then it is recommended that only official client modifications be installed on the PC first. At the same time, the speed is almost not affected by which client the PC owner uses, free or paid. Their differences are shown in the table below.

Internet providers sometimes set limits for their subscribers in terms of the speed of torrent downloads, so you need to do the following:

Click "Settings";
Go to the "Program settings" tab;
Click "BitTorrent";
Next, in the encryption column, select "Enabled" and check the permission line;
Click "ok";
Ready.

It is not uncommon for the client itself to have a receive restriction configured. To remove it, follow these steps:

Open context from client icon;
Move the arrow to the line "Restriction of reception";
After that, a menu will open where you need to put a mark in the line "Unlimited".

Owners of mobile gadgets are often dissatisfied with the speed of wireless connections even of the most modern standards, so the question of how to increase the speed of 4g Internet or Wi-Fi connection is of concern to many. It should be noted that the problem can be solved quickly and without long manual settings. For this purpose, it is enough to install the "Internet Speed Master" utility.

You will need to perform the following steps:

Install and run the utility;
In the menu that appears, tap "Give";
In the case when the device is rooted, tap "Apply Patch";
Restart android device;
In the absence of root permissions, tap "Improve Internet Connection";
Restart android device;
Ready. Now you can enjoy high speed internet. The program will automatically make all the settings.

If you need to roll back the settings to their original state, then tap "Restore" and then "Ok".

You will need to perform the following activities:

Reduce the remoteness of the PC or mobile gadget from the router;
Then, in the web-configurator of the router, select the freest Wi-Fi channel;
Update the firmware of the router;
Clean the device components from contamination and ensure proper cooling;
Replace antennas with others with higher gain.

How to increase internet speed on laptop?

Sometimes on weak laptops, the speed is limited by hardware capabilities. Often, already installing additional RAM strips allows you to get an increase in Internet speed. It is also recommended to replace the network card with a more modern one.
To get the highest possible speed of access to the global network, you should connect to it from a PC not over the air, but preferably by cable connection.

How to increase the speed of mobile Internet for operators?

In the contract with the subscriber, the mobile operator indicates the speed, but in practice it never reaches the maximum values. You can only get closer to them by following the tips described above in this article. Problems with low speed via cellular communication occur mainly in the evening, when users are most active and after spending the traffic provided by the operators in accordance with the connected TPs, the speeds are sharply limited. To increase the speed again, each mobile company has its own USSD commands.

Beeline

Yellow-striped subscribers often find speed drops to 64 Kbps. With such an indicator, even opening Internet pages in a browser becomes an unbearable torture and a cruel test of the user's patience. To increase the speed, you simply need to extend the high-speed traffic provided by the connected plan. For this purpose, the command "*115*121#" should be used. After that, Beeline will provide 1 GB of additional traffic at unlimited speed. However, it should be noted that such an extension is not free (250 rubles).

There are services with an extension for a larger and smaller amount of traffic, which can be found on "beeline.ru", respectively, their cost will be higher or lower.

MTS
MTS also has a similar service and it is called "Turbo button 1 GB". It costs a little cheaper than Beeline (175 rubles). USSD "*467#" must be used.

Megaphone
Megaphone customers for 210 rubles can use the option “Extend Internet 1 GB” by entering “*370*1#”.

In addition to using USSD commands, it is possible to activate the option through the subscriber's personal account.

How to increase the speed of the Internet Rostelecom?

100 Mbps;
Turbo boost;
Night acceleration.

After installing one of the three packages that the user likes, increased speed will be guaranteed.

Programs to increase the speed of the Internet

There are applications that optimize the network settings of equipment and Internet browsers.
Used by a large army of users around the world, the following programs have proven effective:

Speed It Up Free;
Internet Speed Booster;
Proximodo;
AuslogicsBoostSpeed.

Applications take up little memory in the PC and are easy to install, for example, the last one from the above list has a size of 7 Mb. It is recommended to restart the PC after installing the utility for the changes to take effect.
Launching the installed application is possible through the icon that appears on the desktop. The menu of all utilities is intuitive, for example, in "AuslogicsBoostSpeed", you should click "Tools" and go to the "Internet Acceleration" tab.

To work in programs, instructions are superfluous. The user can independently choose the degree of acceleration after optimizing the settings.

Good day dear readers.

Fast and high-quality connection to the Internet is the dream of every user of the World Wide Web. But not always a provider in your region can provide high-speed Internet to your home, and for some such Internet will be quite expensive. Therefore, many users have to be content with the low speed of the Internet. Not all users with low Internet speed know how to increase it. Consider the most effective ways to increase the speed of the Internet on your computer.

To get started, let's check your Internet connection speed, for this we will use the world's most popular service called. For those who will test their Internet connection speed for the first time, with the speedtest service, just click BEGIN TEST(start the test) and wait for the end of testing. After the end, you can see the speed of your boarding school both for receiving and transmitting data. So, let's start increasing the speed of our Internet.

Increasing the bits

The first thing you can do to speed up the Internet is to configure the hidden system settings that are responsible for the bandwidth of the network connection.
To do this, you need to run Device Manager, this can be done in the following way, we find My computer(This PC) right-click on it and select Properties it remains to launch the Device Manager section itself.

The manager will display a list of all devices installed on the computer. We are looking for a section in the list Ports (COM and LPT), in which we right-click on Serial port (COM1) and go into it properties.

In the properties window, go to the tab Port settings and set the parameter Bits per second to the maximum number available. Then save your changes by clicking OK.

You should also set the maximum speed of the modem in the connection itself, which is used to access the Internet. Open Control Panel Further Network and Internet and go to section Network and Sharing Center. Find your Internet connection under Change adapter settings and right click to open it properties. On the tab General press the button Tune next to the line with the communication modem. Select the maximum value of the parameter Highest speed (bps) from the drop-down list, then save the changes by pressing the button OK.

Setting up reserved bandwidth

To increase the bandwidth of the connection, you should also disable its reservation. By default, the system reserves the communication channel for 20% of its bandwidth. To disable this feature, open the item Run start menu. Enter the following in the Open box: gpedit.msc
and press Enter.

The Local Group Policy Editor utility opens. Next, you need to open the folder Administrative Templates in subsection Computer configuration and go to folder Network,

after which we find the section Package Scheduler QoS(or QoS Packet Manager, on different versions of Windows, the folder name may differ). Now the QoS parameters will be displayed on the right side of the window, we will be interested in the parameter Limit reserved bandwidth.

Double-click on it to go to its editing, and set the percentage of reservation in 0% Thus, we turn off the reservation itself. Save the changes by clicking the button OK.

Making the right connection settings can already lead to an increase in Internet speed, but they can not always help if the cause of poor connection speed lies elsewhere. Very often, low Internet speed is manifested due to a low Wi-Fi signal or if someone else is using your Internet.

Check for unauthorized connection to your router

To check if someone else is connected to your Internet via Wi-Fi, you should pay attention to the indication of the router. If you turn off all your wireless network connection devices (laptop, tablet, etc.), then the WAN indicator on the router will blink very rarely. If the blinking frequency of the indicator remains high, then someone else is using your Wi-Fi. You can also easily see the connection to the router through its menu. To do this, enter the IP address of the router in the address bar (the default is 192.168.1.1). In the menu, you can go to the section Connections and track all current connections to the router, and if necessary, limit the number of connections. But still, it is better to change the password for accessing the wireless network to a more complex one and set the maximum level of WPA2 communication security.

Determine the correct location of your router

It is imperative to deal with a low wireless network signal level, as this greatly affects the connection speed. Move the access point as close as possible to the place of permanent access to the Internet. Also make sure that there are no sources of other radio waves (microwave oven, etc.) on the path between the access point and the laptop, as this leads to interference in the communication channel.

Installing new firmware on your router

Often, a decrease in the speed of routers and access points is due to an outdated firmware version. In this case, you should update the software in a timely manner. To do this, you should download a new firmware version for your router to your computer, which can be downloaded from the official website of the manufacturer. After that, go to the router settings and click the button Refresh. After a few minutes, your router (router) will reboot with the new firmware version.

Checking your PC for viruses

In order to exclude the influence of other factors on the Internet speed, you should check your computer for malware and viruses, as well as check the system's firewall settings. In particular, the firewall blocks unauthorized access to the network of other applications, and viruses are able to download all traffic, using it to spread malicious information on the network.

Install additional programs to increase speed

Also, to increase the speed of the Internet, you can use special programs that optimize the settings of the Internet and browsers. Recognized as one of the best applications Internet Speed Booster, Proximodo, Speed It Up Free.

And finally, a few rules for comfortable work on the Internet with a slow connection. Close all unnecessary tabs in your browser, as each page is filled with tons of ads and flash animations, so most of the traffic is spent on displaying them. In this regard, you can use extensions or plugins to block ads, which can consume up to 70% of all traffic! Also use your browser's TURBO mode, which will reduce network load in most cases by reducing the quality of displayed images. You can also disable the display of images, sound, animation in the browser, which will increase the speed of loading web pages. Turn off automatic app updates, since you can't know when they'll start updating, it's best to update your apps manually. The same applies to operating system updates. If you have a Windows torrent client automatically downloading, then check that it is not downloading or uploading files. Torrenting and downloading files in browsers or special downloaders significantly slows down the Internet.

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Dear friends, I want to wish you good luck, increase the speed of your Internet, bye and see you all.

Almost every user wants the connection speed of his computer to the World Wide Web to be as high as possible. This issue is especially relevant for low-speed data networks, in which, as they say, every KB / s counts. Let's find out how to increase this figure on a PC with Windows 7 operating system.

It should be noted right away that it is simply impossible to increase the Internet speed parameters beyond those that the network bandwidth can provide. That is, the maximum data transfer rate declared by the provider is the limit above which it will not work to jump. So do not believe the various "miracle recipes" that are supposedly capable of speeding up the transfer of information at times. This is possible only when changing the provider or switching to another tariff plan. But, at the same time, the system itself can act as a certain limiter. That is, its settings can reduce the bandwidth even below the bar set by the Internet operator.

In this article, we will explain how to set up a computer on Windows 7 so that it is able to maintain a connection to the World Wide Web at the highest possible speed. This can be done both by changing certain parameters within the operating system itself, and by using some third-party programs.

Method 1: TCP Optimizer

There are a number of programs that are designed to optimize the settings for connecting a computer to the World Wide Web, which, in turn, leads to an increase in Internet speed. There are quite a few such applications, but we will describe the actions in one of them, which is called TCP Optimizer.

Method 2: NameBench

There is another application to speed up the speed of receiving data from the network - NameBench. But, unlike the previous program, it does not optimize computer settings, but searches for DNS servers through which communication will be as fast as possible. By replacing existing DNS servers in the connection properties with those recommended by the program, it is possible to increase the speed of loading sites.

After downloading NameBench, run the installation file. It is not necessary to have administrative rights. Click Extract. After that, the application will be unpacked.

In field "Query Data Source" the program itself selects the browser that is most suitable in its opinion, which is installed on this computer, for verification. But if you wish, by clicking on this field, you can select any other web browser from the list. To start searching for DNS servers, click Start Benchmark.

The search procedure is in progress. It can take a significant amount of time (up to 1 hour).

After the end of the test, the browser that is installed on the computer by default will open. On his page, the NameBench program in the block "recommended configuration" will display the addresses of the three recommended DNS servers.

Without closing the browser, do the following manipulations. click "Start", sign in "Control Panel".

In the block "Network and Internet" click on position "View network status and tasks".

In the window that appears "Network Control Center" in the parameter group "Connect or Disconnect" click on the name of the current network, which is listed after the parameter "Connection".

In the window that appears, click "Properties".

After launching the window in the component block, select the position TCP/IPv4. Click "Properties".

In the window that appears, under "General" scroll down to the bottom of the options. Set the radio button to position "Use the following DNS server addresses". The bottom two fields will become active. If they already have some values, then be sure to overwrite them, as some operators only work with certain DNS servers. Therefore, if, due to further changes, the connection to the World Wide Web is lost, then the old addresses will have to be returned. In field "Preferred DNS Server" Primary Server browser. In field "Alternate DNS Server" enter the address shown in the area Secondary Server browser. click OK.

After that, the speed of the Internet should increase slightly. In the event that you cannot access the network at all, return the previous settings of the DNS servers.

Method 3: Setting up the package scheduler

The value of the parameter under study can be increased by changing the setting of the package scheduler.

Call the remedy "Run", applying Win+R. Drive in:
click OK.

A window opens "Local Group Policy Editor". In the left area of the shell of this tool, expand the block "Computer Configuration" and click on the folder name "Administrative Templates".

Then move to the right side of the interface, click on the folder there "Network".

Now enter the directory "QoS Packet Scheduler".

Finally, after going to the specified folder, click on the item "Limit Reserved Bandwidth".

A window is launched that has the same name as the item we clicked on earlier. In the upper left part of it, set the radio button to the position "Turn on". In field "Bandwidth Limit" be sure to set the value «0» , otherwise you risk not increasing the speed of receiving and transmitting data over the network, but, on the contrary, reducing it. Then click "Apply" and OK.

Now you need to check if the packet scheduler is enabled in the properties of the network you are using. To do this, open the window "State" current network. How this is done has been discussed in Method 2. Click the button "Properties".

The properties window for the current connection opens. Make sure that opposite the item "QoS Packet Scheduler" checkbox has been checked. If it is, then everything is in order and you can just close the window. If there is no checkbox, then check it, and then click OK.

After that, you will most likely get some increase in the existing level of Internet speed.

Method 4: Setting up a network card

You can also increase the network connection speed by adjusting the power supply of the PC network card.

Navigate with the menu "Start" in "Control Panel" just as we did above. Go to the section "System and safety".

Next in the settings group "System" go to point "Device Manager".

window starts "Device Manager". On the left side of the window, click on "Network adapters".

A list of network adapters installed on the computer is displayed. This list can contain one element or several. In the latter case, you will have to perform the following operations with each adapter in turn. So, click on the name of the network card.

The properties window opens. Move to tab "Power management".

After the corresponding tab is opened, check the checkbox next to the item "Allow the computer to turn off this device". If the mark is present, then it should be removed. Also, if available, uncheck the box. "Allow this device to wake the computer from sleep", unless, of course, this item is generally active for you. click OK.

As mentioned above, do this operation with all the elements that are located in the group "Network adapters" in "Device Manager".

If you are using a desktop computer, there will be no negative consequences after applying these steps. The function of waking up a computer from sleep mode with a network card is used very rarely if you need, for example, to communicate with a turned off computer remotely. Of course, when deactivating the ability to disable the network card when it is not used, the power consumption increases slightly, but in reality this increase will be minimal and will have almost no effect on the level of power consumption.

Important: for laptops, disabling this feature can be quite significant, as the rate of battery discharge will increase, which means that the period of operation of the device without recharging will decrease. Here you will need to decide what is more important for you: a small increase in Internet speed or a longer laptop operation time without recharging.

Method 5: Change the power plan

You can also achieve a certain increase in the speed of data exchange with the World Wide Web by changing the current power plan.

The fact is that in the economy mode or in the balanced mode of operation, the supply of electricity to the network card, as well as to other components of the system, is limited. By performing the above actions, we thereby remove these restrictions and increase the performance of the adapter. But, again, it is worth noting that for laptops, these actions are fraught with an increase in the rate of battery discharge. Alternatively, to minimize these negative effects when using a laptop, you can switch to a higher performance mode only when using the Internet directly or when the device is connected to the mains.

Method 6: Extending the COM Port

You can also increase the connection speed on Windows 7 by expanding the COM port.

Thus, the port throughput will be increased, which means that the Internet speed indicator will also be increased. This method is especially useful when using high-speed networks, when the provider provides a higher connection speed than the one configured on the computer's COM port.

You can also give some general tips that will improve the speed of the Internet. So, if you have a choice between a wired connection and Wi-Fi, then in this case, choose the first one, since a wired connection operates with less loss than a wireless one.

If it is not possible to use a wired connection, then try to place the Wi-Fi router as close to the computer as possible. If you are using a laptop that is not connected to the mains, then, on the contrary, you can sit with it closer to the router. Thus, you minimize signal transmission losses and increase Internet speed. When using 3G modems, place your computer as close to a window as possible. This will allow the signal to pass as freely as possible. You can also wrap the 3G modem with copper wire, giving it the shape of an antenna. This will also provide a certain increase in data transfer speed.

When using Wi-Fi, be sure to set a connection password. Without a password, anyone can connect to your point, thereby “taking” part of the speed for themselves.

Be sure to periodically, using not a regular antivirus, but specialized utilities, for example. The fact is that many malicious programs use a computer to transfer data to its "owner" and other manipulations through the network, thereby reducing the connection speed. For the same reason, it is recommended to disable all unused toolbars and plug-ins in browsers, since they also transmit and receive information often useless to the user through a network channel.

Another option to increase the target is to disable your antivirus and firewall. But we do not recommend using this method. Of course, antiviruses somewhat reduce the speed of receiving data, passing them through themselves. But by disabling protection tools, you run the risk of picking up viruses, which in turn will lead to the opposite of the desired effect - the Internet speed will decrease even more than with the antivirus program turned on.

As you can see, there is a fairly wide list of options to increase the speed of the Internet without changing the tariff plan and provider. True, you should not deceive yourself. All these options can give only a relatively small increase in the value of this indicator. At the same time, if you use them in combination, and not be limited to the use of any one method, you can achieve significant results.

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