Internet users often find themselves in such a situation: the connection speed is clearly lower than the one declared by the provider, but no work is being done on the line. In these cases, you need to look for the root of the problem in your computer.
The reasons for a slow internet connection may depend on the user or the provider. In the second case, we are talking about cable breaks, poor performance of the equipment installed in your house, as well as all kinds of preventive work. To eliminate these problems, you need to contact the provider himself, since they are all within his competence.
However, you can easily cope with the rest of the difficulties on your own. Let's consider these difficulties in more detail.
Viruses
A lot of spyware, Trojans and other malicious programs are spreading on the Internet, which negatively affect the connection speed. They can infiltrate the browser, use the Internet channel, track your actions, etc. Therefore, an antivirus with up-to-date databases must be installed on the computer.
Antivirus
The Internet often slows down due to antivirus programs and their firewalls. Information is checked on the fly, so the connection speed drops. In this case, you can turn off the firewall and check the speed. If it increases, then you should think about changing the antivirus settings or changing it.
Networking programs and add-ons
Programs for downloading information, for conversation and correspondence, browser add-ons - all this also slows down the speed of the Internet. Therefore, it is worth considering whether you really need all these add-ons that provide information that is often not needed at all.
Operating system
Sometimes the problem lies in the system installed on the computer. Especially when it comes to all kinds of assemblies - they can bring the user difficulties in obtaining an IP address, installing drivers on a network card, etc.
Incorrect configuration of wireless equipment
If you access the Internet through a wireless router, then there is a possibility that neighbors are using your network. For such a connection, you do not need to have any special skills. In this regard, it is necessary to encrypt the data and carefully configure the router. So, you can turn on the MAC address filter by registering all your devices in it.
Many people use a 3G modem. Its antenna must be at a certain level - otherwise the speed will be low. Connect such a modem not to the back of the system unit, but to the front: this will allow you to freely receive the signal. If this is not possible, use an extension cord and place the can at the monitor.
