
#Internet connection install#
Install a Mesh System in your home, which uses multiple connected pieces of hardware to extend the range and signal strength of Wi-Fi in your home. Here’s a video that demonstrates some considerations in placing your router. Keeping it upright and off the floor improves coverage. Place your Wi-Fi gateway in a central location in your home or office. The farther away they are, the weaker the signal and the slower the speed. Move Wi-Fi devices closer to your router. Keep your gateway and devices away from obstructions (like metal) and common sources of interference such as baby monitors and microwaves. You may find a reset button on the router, but unplugging it for 5-10 seconds is recommended to ensure that the router’s cache clears. The router, sometimes called the gateway, is the device that takes the “feed” from your home internet service and disseminates it for use by your connected computers and devices. Turn off video when using conference apps. Offload messaging and social media applications to other devices. Ways to potentially increase internet speed: If you don’t need to use VPN services, disconnecting from Global Protect could increase performance. Typically, you will only need to use Global Protect if you are accessing LC hosted services such as LC Files. The amount of VPN traffic you send can increase consumption of your local bandwidth. Too many people connecting to the same website or app at once. Interference from other Wi-Fi networks.
Multiple activities that use a lot of bandwidth at the same time, like streaming, gaming, videoconferencing and downloading large files.
Every connected device in your home uses some of the bandwidth.
Having many devices connected to your home internet at the same time.Here are some tips for individuals at home to attempt that may improve performance:Īctivities that affect your home internet speed Do things seem slow? Use a speed testing site like to check on your connection. There may be circumstances specific to your home Internet connection that could result in low speeds or inconsistent connections. You may be familiar with the term “last mile,” which generally refers to the broadband customer at home.