Internet speed almost never corresponds to the parameters stated in the provider's tariff. The decrease in the speed of data transmission over the network is influenced by many third-party factors, some of which you can neutralize yourself.
The speed of the Internet connection depends on the conditions for connecting the tariff plan, the operation of equipment and receiver devices.
Why is the data transfer over the network lower than the one specified in the tariff plan.
Problems with the provider
When the Internet cable is connected directly to the device (computer / laptop / Smart TV), the connection speed is regulated directly by the provider's equipment. Therefore, the parameters specified in the tariff must completely coincide or slightly differ from the data (for example, if the declared speed is 100 Mb / s, the client receives 80-100 Mb / s).
If the browser pages load more slowly than usual, the problem is directly with the communication company.
Connection via Wi-fi router
Unlike connecting the cable directly, the router acts as an intermediary in the transfer of data. When processing and transmitting data to them, the overall speed indicator is lost.
The more powerful the router, the faster it processes and retransmits the signal. But the speed in any case drops by half / one third of the total flow.
Irregular operation of receiver devices
Sometimes the speed of the Internet connection is not related to the operation of the provider or equipment. The reason is the slow operation of the receiver device - computer, laptop, telephone.
The problem lies in the overflowing RAM of the gadget, a large number of open applications or programs that receive information from the network in the background.
How to check Internet speed on Windows 7 computer?
The specified method is suitable for monitoring the speed indicator on versions of Windows 7, 8 and 10:
A more popular way of checking is the Internetometer service from Yandex with simple functionality:
Another well-known service for checking speed without leaving your browser is the international resource Speedtest. More details about working with it are shown in the video.
Video - Testing Internet Speed with Speedtest
How to increase the speed of the Internet through a Wi-fi router?
Sometimes for recovery normal work the router needs to be rebooted. To do this, you must turn off the electronic device from the network for a couple of minutes. When turned on again, you can press the "Reset" key.
If that doesn't work, try changing the range of your router. It sometimes coincides with the frequency of other radio devices in the room - wireless camera, telephone, etc. the standard value is 2.4 GHz. Some modern models can be switched to 5 GHz.
Check what percentage of the output power is set in the settings of the router - perhaps it was initially programmed for defective work:
The setup data is based on the Asus RT-N12E router model. The configuration of other routers may vary depending on the manufacturer or model.
How to increase internet speed on a computer or mobile device?
Later versions of the Windows operating system automatically set the speed limit. By removing it, you can achieve faster data transfer:
Save the new settings and reboot the device.
It would be useful to check the Task Manager for background applications. Some of them use networks to maintain operational efficiency, selecting traffic that is needed elsewhere:
Important! In some types of operating networks, you must additionally click "Processes" and then "Network" in the window that appears before the list appears.
Close those programs that usually use the Internet and this moment you don't need it. If you are in doubt about how closing the program will affect the operation of your computer or your further work with the device, it is better to leave it enabled.
Phone acceleration
Clearing unnecessary files and clearing the cache will help speed up the work in Internet applications on the phone. To do this, you need to download the free CC-Cleaner or CleanMaster application - the programs are similar to each other.
Both applications have an intuitive interface that is understandable from the first opening. With their help, you can perform the following actions:
- scanning the device for garbage;
- fast cleaning;
- deep cleaning of the device;
- cleaning the cache.
In addition, closing background applications allows you to offload the work of the smartphone for accelerated processing of the worldwide network.
How to improve internet speed using software?
The Auslogics BoostSpeed computer extension further accelerates the throughput of the device on which it is installed. The free version can be downloaded on the Internet - installation is performed in a standard way.
After rebooting Windows, the Internet on the device should start to run faster.
Periodic computer hygiene will keep your device at optimal bandwidth and internet speed at all times.
Checking connected devices
The Internet works slower if several devices are connected to it at once (laptops, tablets, smartphones).
Especially a lot of traffic is needed for those who constantly download media files (video, audio, images).
Regular antivirus checks
The overall speed of a device directly affects how it works with Internet applications. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically (preferably once a week) check the system for malicious virus programs.
Removing unnecessary toolbars
Often, browsers accumulate a lot of unnecessary functions, buttons, transitions, overloading its work and affecting the work of web pages.
It is recommended to delete unnecessary hotkeys and browser extensions.
Clearing the browser cache
Cache is the browser's conditional memory, which accumulates the remnants of downloaded pages, files, applications. An overflowing cache interferes with your full Internet experience, so don't forget to clean it up.
Disable background apps
Some extensions required to bypass various blockings (for example, VPN) should be disabled outside of business hours. They take away excess traffic.
Change browser
Some browser add-ons are difficult or impossible to remove, which is why over time it starts to slow down, regardless of clearing the cache and other actions.
It is enough to remove it and replace it with a new one. Moreover, the variety allows: Google chrome, Yandex, Opera, Mozilla Firefox.
Video - How to Increase Internet Speed
If your Internet is too slow, there can be many reasons for this: problems on the side of the provider, network equipment, your computer, operating system, programs, as well as simply excessive network behavior. Here are fifteen tips to help you make the Internet faster.
1. Organize your browser
Many users do not have very good habit open many tabs in the browser at once, and even pin them to automatically open. As a result, when you log on to the network, your browser is forced to load many sites at once - it is logical that each individual page will load more slowly. Close unnecessary tabs (bookmark the most needed ones), and the Internet will immediately become faster.
Use bookmarks instead of multiple tabs.
2. Lower the video quality
Why watch every video with funny cats in 1080p, especially since it is often filmed in lower quality? Video hosting sites love to offer video sharpening algorithms that slow down the connection. Leave HD for watching movies and TV shows. Click on the gear in the lower right corner of the player and select a lower image quality. The sound will not be affected by this, but the video will start loading much easier. It is also highly recommended to disable autoplay of videos.
480p is just as good as HD for most videos. 3. Install an ad blocker
How many times have the world been told: if you are looking for a way to increase the speed of the Internet, the first thing to do is get rid of ads on websites. Banner ads can take up to 70% of the "weight" of the page you are loading. Just imagine how much of your channel's resources is spent on loading ads, even if you yourself do not pay attention to it! Go to the extension section of your browser and search for "Adblock". After installing an ad blocker, your channel will be significantly unloaded.
4. Use turbo mode in your browser
Google Chrome, Opera and Yandex Browser support a special Turbo mode, which speeds up the loading of web pages through various algorithms, such as image compression. For Firefox, this mode is implemented by the fasTun Tool add-on, which can be downloaded. Turn on turbo for heavy pages, for example, for your news feed in social network and you will notice how the internet speed will increase.
Turbo mode also saves bandwidth. 5. Speed up your browser
Sometimes the "brakes" of the Internet are actually the "brakes" of the browser. If you have a lot of add-ons, disable unnecessary ones, prevent sites from sending notifications, and also update your browser to latest version... In addition, you can check the internal browser settings: there may be some that restrict the loading of web pages. Read on for some tips on how to speed up and.
6. Disable seeding in the torrent client
The large number of downloads and uploads that your torrent client is handling is overwhelming the channel. We are no longer in the 2000s, when for leaving the distribution we could lower the rating or get banned from the torrent tracker. Leave the distribution or pause unnecessary files so you can complete other tasks on the network faster. By the way, torrent downloads will go faster too. To speed them up even more, set maximum speed downloads (in uTorrent: right click on the torrent> "Limit reception"> "Unlimited") and disable traffic limits ("Settings"> "Traffic limit"> uncheck "Limit bandwidth").
In the case of torrents, the rule works: fewer downloads - faster downloads. 7. Disable auto-update programs
Another aspect that causes channel congestion is the automatic updating of programs and the operating system in the background. You work on the Internet, and meanwhile your Windows grabs part of the channel, looking for updates. If possible, install them manually. Go through the settings of the installed programs and disable automatic check for updates. Also, it will not be superfluous to check your OS for availability.
8. Disable OS-level channel limiting
Method for Windows users. By default, the operating system cuts the bandwidth by about 20%. In order to remove this limit, press Win + R and enter gpedit.msc... The Group Policy Editor will open. In it go to the tab Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates> Network> QoS Packet Scheduler> Limit Reserved Bandwidth. Check the radio button "Enabled" and in the adjacent field enter the value "0".
Windows limits bandwidth at the Group Policy level. 9. Tidy up your computer
Often it is not the Internet that slows down at all, but your computer, and with it the connection and the browser. One of the most effective ways to increase your internet speed is to add performance to your machine. Run a virus scan, clean up your system, fix overheating, and add more RAM. Read tips to improve your computer's performance.
10. Update the network adapter
If you have the option, purchase a new Ethernet or Wi-Fi network adapter. It's not that the old one works poorly: it's just that the newer models support new standards of communication quality (the same WLAN 802.11ac), receive better and process the signal faster. And the network card, like any microcircuit, degrades over time, from which the connection speed can also drop.
11. Check the network cable
Regardless of whether you use a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection, a cable comes into your apartment from the entrance. It can bend somewhere, pinch or be damaged, which automatically degrades the quality of the connection. Check the cable in the areas available to you or ask your provider to "ring" it and repair possible damage to make sure that the speed of the Internet does not depend on its condition.
12. Update the firmware and settings of the router
If you are using a network router to access the Internet, another way to increase your Internet speed is to update its firmware. WITH new version Firmware, your router may start to receive better Wi-Fi signal (if you use it), and generally work faster. You can even download the firmware on the device management page. Also, it will not be superfluous to clarify the settings of the router. For example, if your router supports the WLAN 802.11ac standard, switch from the older one (802.11.n) and the signal will get better.
New firmware for your router can often be downloaded directly from your ISP. 13. Check your home network configuration
There can be many devices, but the Internet is one. If you use several computers, mobile devices, and even a smart TV in the load on the same network, they can literally "tear apart" your channel with each other. Configure home network smartly: read how to expand the range of the network and make it so that it is enough for all devices.
14. Upgrade your tariff plan
Internet speed is almost always lower than the one stated in the tariff. 15. Change provider
Finally, the most radical solution to increase your internet speed: don't be afraid to change your provider. If your home is “visited” by a provider offering higher speeds, just go to that provider. Or team up with your neighbors and write a statement so that he "comes to you" - to achieve good internet more than real. You just need to feel free to take the initiative.
Most of us want to increase the speed of the Internet, but few people know that the speed of the Internet connection depends not only on the provider. To begin with, I recommend fine-tuning your computer to increase the speed of the Internet. I will show in more detail in my video tutorial, which you can watch below.
We increase the speed of the Internet by disabling 20% of the reserve, which is reserved for the Windows system (circled for system updates and other unnecessary nonsense).
Increase internet speed windows 7, 8, 10
Disable restriction
The first thing to do is turn off the default settings. The settings described below will give you a 20% increase in internet speed.
1. We go - "Start" - "All programs" - select "Standard" - click "Run"
2.In the window that appears, enter the command - "gpedit.msc"
3. We go - "Computer configuration"
5. Go to the section - "Network"
6. We need a folder - "QoS Packet Scheduler"
7. Select "Limit reserve bandwidth"
8. In the window that opens - set "Enable", and in the bandwidth limitation field set the value to 0% - then click "OK"
How to increase your internet transmission speed
Configuring COM and LPT Ports
Correct configuration of your ports will give you an increase of about 7.5% of the nominal speed. After all, initially the ports are not configured for the maximum throughput, as a rule, 9600 bps is set.
2. Right-click the auxiliary menu and go to "Properties"
You will be presented with a list of all devices that are installed on your computer. In this list, we are interested in ports. So to increase the speed of the Internet connection, in the "Ports" section, on the port called "Serial port COM 1" - right-click in its properties.
Internet speed determined the maximum amount of data that the device sends or receives per unit of time.
The first step is note to the contract and the conditions specified therein provided by the provider. To obtain Better conditions than indicated in the document, it is not enough to change the settings inside the computer - you will need new tariff plan. In addition, the provider can be overwhelmed when a large number of subscribers are simultaneously online. The resources requested by the user sometimes contain capacious images or web fonts that take additional time to load.
There are also factors another kind, which can be changed when restrictions are imposed by the user, although he himself may not know about this:
- restrictions installed by the operating system by default;
- Problems related to the router and its firmware;
- restrictions other running utilities or programs.
The reason for a bad Internet connection can sometimes be hidden behind malfunction the network card of the device, which simply cannot receive packets of files at a higher speed. However, most often this problem can be solved by settings system parameters.
Configuring the speed limit for Internet access
Windows 10 Out of the box supports limitation by 20%.
To reassign this value, you need to follow a sequence of simple steps:
The 20% of the bandwidth reserved by Windows is used mainly during the download period of various system updates, which occurs approximately every 2 weeks. At other times, this parameter does not apply, so many advanced users mark only "relative" advantage received after overriding it.
Checking the speed limit in programs
This problem is often overlooked, cause what serves them standard setting on the speed limit. Bright example such a program is Utorrent.
V right side on the taskbar there is an arrow pointing upwards, the so-called tray. It contains applications running in the background. Here you need to click on program icon right-click and select " Restriction of admission»In the context menu. Selecting the setting " Not limited"Will allow you to upload files from maximum quickness. 
It is worth noting that Utorrent receives a lot of complaints related to speed downloads.
Checking the network load through the task manager
Developers update their products from time to time. This often happens in the background and is not obvious to the user. You can view detailed analytics on this subject using “ Task manager", Which is invoked by the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+
Alt+
Del or by clicking " Start»Right-click, after which a context menu with the required utility will open. 
It is necessary here close unused applications that "eat up" part of the network resource. In addition, the continued use of a significant portion of the traffic can signal the presence of virus... It is often "disguised" as work program and even performs its functions, in parallel collecting information about the user or destroying files. This symptom signals the need to scan the system with an antivirus.
Using Turbo Mode
This technology was developed by the well-known Opera in 2009. It consists in the fact that the requested resource first loading to the server of the browser company, where all the available media files shrink... The images and videos are then uploaded to the client's device.
To enable Turbo mode in Opera, you need to open “ Menu"In the upper right corner of the screen and set marker at the appropriate point. 
Yandex product also supports this mode by default. To get to it, you need to go to " Settings» → « Show additionalsettings» → « Turbo block»And check the corresponding radio button. 
Other browsers require additional extensions. For example, to set up Turbo mode in Chrome necessary:
Turbo is not a panacea for fast internet, because the speed is achieved at the expense of the quality of the content, so it is recommended to use it only when the signal strength of the network is low.
Possible malfunctions
Server problems
Slow loading of web pages or files is not always caused by problems on the part of the user. The bandwidth of the servers is also limited, so when the number of requests exceeds maximally permissible number, it is even possible disconnection with the requested resource.
Incorrect router settings
An over-the-air connection made through a router can malfunction due to outdated firmware. To install the current version, you need to read the instructions that the router developers attach to their product. Distributions are downloaded from the manufacturer's resource.
Provider problems
Subscribers do not go online on their own - they connect to a provider that is connected to the network and redirects requests. When the latter receives too big their number, they are executed with some delay. In fact, the provider is a kind of buffer between the user and the network.
Computer brakes
Failure can give not only software but also iron. for instance , damage the network card of the device leads to the fact that the signal arrives at it slowly and intermittently. Even if the distribution of the Internet happens without problems, the computer is simply not able to process network packets at an appropriate pace. This kind of problem is solved by installing new network card or using a wired connection.
User question
Hello.
Tell me, is it possible to somehow speed up the Internet on a laptop? I'm connected via a Wi-Fi connection, the provider promised a speed of 50 Mbps - but in fact, everything loads very slowly. I contacted the Internet provider - they checked the network and said that everything was fine on their side, look for the problem yourself. I myself did not find it, but in order to call specialists from the provider, you need to pay them (and, I would even say, not sour ...).
Good day!
You wrote "slowly" - and this concept is very loose. For some, download a movie in 10 minutes. - it's slow, you need 2 ☺. But in general, in general, the problem is quite popular, and in this article I will describe the main methods and points that you need to check, and which, in the end, will speed up your connection somewhat. So...
To help with this article ...
How to find out real speed Internet on the computer -
Ways to speed up the Internet on Windows
Change of provider / tariff plan
This advice does not apply to optimization and tuning, but nevertheless ...
Certainly one of the most effective ways increase the speed of the Internet - is a change in the tariff plan of your connection (or generally change of the provider itself). Moreover, now in most cities, Internet connection is free, several providers are available and there is always a choice (perhaps only those who live in small regional centers where there are practically no alternatives are held hostage) ...
Note: by the way, if you decide to change the provider, I recommend asking around the neighbors at the entrance - this way you can assess the real speed and quality of Internet services (and choose the best way for your particular home).
Configuring Internet Channel Reservation
Windows by default can limit your Internet bandwidth up to 20%! Naturally, this can seriously affect the download speed, and therefore it would be nice to disable this reservation. How to do it?
You must open the Group Policy Editor. To open it - press the combination of buttons WIN + R, enter the command gpedit.msc open the line, and press Enter... The method is relevant for Windows XP / 7/8/10.
Note! If you have a home (or initial) version of Windows, most likely, you will not open the Group Policy editor, giving an error: "Cannot find gpedit.msc. Please check if the name is correct and try again." ... In this case, there are two ways out: either change the version of Windows, or install this editor (there are clever ways on the Internet how to do this).
Next, you need to open a branch: "Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> QoS Packet Scheduler" ... After, on the right, open the parameter "Limit the reserved bandwidth" (see screenshot below).
Local Group Policy Editor / Windows 7
In the window that opens, switch the slider to the mode "Turn on" and put a limit in 0% (as in the screenshot below). Save your settings and restart your computer. The restriction should now be lifted ...
Optimize your system, fix bugs, clean up garbage
I think that it is not a secret for anyone that the speed of the Internet depends on the optimization of the system, and indeed, in general, all your activities at the PC. I'm not even talking about the fact that all sorts of garbage (old and broken shortcuts, leftover tails from long-deleted programs, erroneous entries in the registry, etc.) can "force" your computer to slow down ...
For auto-optimization and cleaning the system from this "good", I recommend a couple of utilities below.
How to optimize and speed up Windows 7 -
Are there any other applications that overload the network?
Also, quite often, many users do not even know what applications they have using their Internet channel. It is possible that the Internet speed is slow in your current program due to the fact that the entire channel is busy with some other process that you do not even know about!
Simple and reliable internet control application. Allows you to see all programs using the Internet channel. Having identified all unnecessary - you can block or disable these applications. Thus, the Internet channel will be freed up for your current tasks.
You can also partially estimate the load on the network in task manager (This is especially clearly seen in Windows 10, in Windows 7 - open the resource monitor). An example is shown in the screenshot below.
App for downloads is not configured (e.g. uTorrent)
Not so long ago I helped an acquaintance who complained that he had too long downloading files. Imagine my surprise when in uTorrent (and he downloaded them through this program) I found a set speed limit! Because of such trifles and carelessness, sometimes you have to wait for hours for the download.
The message here is simple: be sure to check the settings of the application in which you download the file (and in which you are unhappy with the internet speed). It is possible that there is a limitation in the settings!
If you touch uTorrent (as one of the most popular download programs), then open the program settings and check the tab "Speed"(Speed). It sets the speed limit for downloading and uploading. Set your values based on the tasks and power of the PC.
Also check the tab "Traffic limit" - if you do not have an unlimited Internet connection, then it can be very useful.
(If you have enabled and set a certain traffic limit, then upon reaching it, uTorrent will stop transferring files)
By the way, if the question is about uTorrent, I recommend that you also read another article:
Why uTorrent downloads at a slow speed: torrents take a very long time to download ... -
Using Turbo Modes in Browsers
If your web pages open slowly in your browser, online video slows down, etc. - then I recommend trying to use the turbo mode (available in some browsers: Opera, Yandex browser, etc.).
Turbo mode allows you to compress heavy pages before loading them, due to which pages start to load faster. In general, this makes sense with a slow network connection.
In addition, you can try using browsers with low system requirements. Their functionality is slightly curtailed, but they work very quickly! Link to article below.
Browsers for weak computers -
Update the drivers for the network adapter
In general, drivers are a tricky thing, sometimes you have to spend a lot of time until everything is configured properly.
When it comes to the network adapter, there may be a couple of options:
- you do not have a driver for a network card - as a rule, in this case you will not have the Internet (at all!). Here, I think, it is clear what to do - download and update the driver;
- Windows automatically picked up and installed the driver: in this case, the network will work (and in most cases you don't even need to do anything else). But it also happens that the adapter with these drivers does not work as fast as it could with the "native" optimized drivers. Therefore, it is highly advisable (when you are not happy with the speed of the Internet) to download and update the driver from the official website of the device. For example, I have come across several times that after updating the driver, the network speed increased 3-4 times!
How to install, update, or remove a Wi-Fi (wireless network adapter) driver -
How to find and install a driver for an unknown device -
I think that many who have been playing online for a long time computer games, more than once or twice I came across that on one specific server the game slows down, but on the other everything is fine. The point is that different servers have different connection quality.
And it is quite possible that you have a low download speed of the file because there is a bad connection with a specific server. This happens all the time. Try downloading your files from other resources.
Alternatively, you can use torrents - if the file is popular, then the download will go from many sources, and will reach the maximum speed possible for you.
Strengthen the signal, set up the router (for those with a Wi-Fi network)
If you have a router at home, a Wi-Fi network is configured and you access the Internet using it - that is, there are a number of important things that you need to pay attention to: the location of the router and laptop (phone), channel settings, whether network protection is configured, etc. I talked about all these subtleties in one of my articles:
Ways to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal - Improving Reception and Increasing the Range of Your Home Network -
As a result, after completing these activities, the speed in your Wi-Fi networks will grow, which means that the Internet will work faster ...
Perhaps your processor / hard disk slows down
And, probably, the last thing I wanted to dwell on in this article.
The fact is that it is probably not the Internet that slows down you, but, say, your hard drive. Because of this, the same uTorrent automatically drops the download speed, waiting for the load on the hard drive to decrease. When it returns to normal, the download speed increases if the disk load reaches large values- uTorrent resets it again (and so, in a circle) ...
Therefore, I recommend that you open Task Manager (press the key combination Ctrl + Alt + Del), and see if there is high load to disk - i.e. > 30-50%. If so, identify applications and close them (if, these are not system processes).
Also check out a couple more articles for more complete information and solving the problem.
Hard disk slows down: 100% loaded, everything freezes and works slowly -
The processor is 100% loaded for no apparent reason, it slows down - what to do? -
If you managed to speed up your Internet connection in a different way, I would be grateful for a couple of lines in the comments.
That's all, good luck everyone!
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