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Install high-speed Internet. How to increase Wi-Fi speed on a laptop

What gets on your nerves more than? Perhaps only the “turtle” Internet! Tired of watching your cursor spin endlessly while waiting for a website to open? Or wait forever for a file to load? If yes, it's time to act.

This article is for those who value their time and save peace of mind. Read how to increase Internet speed in every possible way. Spend half an hour once and this problem will never bother you again. And if it happens again, you will know how to solve it.


How to increase Internet speed

Is your plan right for you?

The first limiter on your Internet connection bandwidth is your ISP. It is he who sets the upper speed limit, which you cannot bypass. More precisely, you can, but for an additional amount.

To find out if the actual Internet speed matches what you're paying for, go to any testing site, such as Speedtest.net or, and take measurements. To get the most reliable indicator, close VPN applications and proxy browser extensions (if you use them) before doing this, and also disconnect other traffic consumers (computers, phones, TV, etc.) from the network.

If the result is not much different from what was stated, it means that the Internet is slowing down due to the fact that the line bandwidth is too low for your needs. The solution is to change the tariff to a faster one. Don't want to overpay? Take a closer look at the offers of other providers.

If the speed is 30-50% lower than specified in the contract, then the reason is not in the tariff plan. Short-term slowdowns during the daytime are normal, but constant slowdowns, especially at night when the line is not loaded, are a reason to call technical support.

In some cases, the speed decreases when a certain traffic threshold is reached (this should be stated in the description of the tariff plan), in others - due to problems (both on the part of the provider and on yours) and other reasons.

If the provider's technical support did not help, move on.

We are looking for traffic eaters

Slow Internet operation may be due to the fact that a traffic “eater” has settled on the computer - a program that clogs up a significant part of the Internet channel with its data. Such a “devourer” can be:

  • Torrent clients. Especially those running on several computers at the same time.
  • Viruses – worms, spam senders, etc.
  • Operating system and applications while downloading updates. Especially when there are many such applications and the connection is not very fast.
  • Cloud service clients during data synchronization (Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Evernote, Yandex Drive, Google Drive, etc.).
  • A browser minimized to the taskbar with many open tabs.

To find out which processes are actively using the network, run Task Manager, go to the tab " Performance" and click on the link " Open Resource Monitor».

IN Resource Monitor open the tab " Net" and expand the list of processes. To see what share of traffic is consumed by any process, check the box next to it.

The presence of unknown objects in this list, as well as high network activity of operating system processes, is a reason to scan your computer for viruses.

Checking if there are any “left” connections

If you use a wireless access point to access the Internet, .

After this, open the section “ Traffic monitoring"(if any) and see how traffic is distributed between devices. If there is a clear consumption leader among them, you need to look for the source of the problem first of all.

We identify and strengthen equipment bottlenecks

Network cables

Let's start with something simple - by checking the cables between computers and the router, as well as between the router and the provider's equipment. Poor contacts, creases, close proximity to sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, power lines) significantly impair signal transmission. If you find a problem, fix it if possible.

Router (router)

The router is the second most common culprit for slowing down Internet speeds. In the home segment, budget models with low speed characteristics are common. A device purchased for 2-3 thousand rubles is unlikely to give you the feeling of flying, especially if you connect more than 3-4 consumers to it. The maximum speeds indicated in the characteristics of inexpensive devices are almost never achieved in reality. IN best case scenario this will be half. If the quality of the Internet connection decreases when using a router, but increases when connecting the cable directly to the PC, it is obvious that this is exactly your case.

To get the most out of a weak router, update its firmware to the latest version and place it in a point in the apartment where each connected device will receive a good Wi-Fi signal. Do not place the router close to heat sources, as overheating is another reason for its slowdown.

In the point parameters Wi-Fi access make the following settings:

  • Wireless mode– 802.11n standard. If possible, disconnect all devices operating under 802.11b/g standards from the access point so that the speed is not limited by the level of their capabilities (802.11b mode operates at 11 Mbit/s, 802.11g - at 54 Mbit/s, 802.11n - at 600 Mbit /s). If you have such devices and they need the Internet, connect them via cable.
  • To maintain speeds above 54 Mbit/s, activate the “ Wi-Fi Multimedia» ( WMM).
  • Experiment with broadcast channel width. Choose between 40 MHz and 20 MHz. When the signal level is low and unstable, a 20 MHz channel often provides better throughput than a 40 MHz channel. The “auto 20/40” mode also does not always work optimally.
  • Use authentication method"WPA2-PSK", encryption algorithm - "AES". Disabling encryption completely will improve the performance of the router, but it will make your network open to everyone, and this is unsafe.
  • Using the brute force method, find the optimal broadcast channel (option “ Channel» in the wireless network settings).
  • Select the optimal power of the wireless signal transmitter (option " TX power"). Sometimes lowering it significantly improves transmission quality.

Network card

Outdated drivers and some network adapter settings can reduce communication speed. Start by updating your drivers to the latest version - download them from the computer motherboard or laptop manufacturer's website and install them like a regular application.

After that, launch Windows Device Manager, open the list " Network adapters" And " Properties» the one you are using.

If you are connecting via cable, go to the " Additionally" and set the value of the parameter " Speed ​​& Duplex» to the possible maximum for the device. Choose from two options " Full Duplex"(in this mode, the adapter receives and transmits information simultaneously).

On a similar tab of the wireless adapter properties, set the priority of working in 802.11n mode (the option may be called “ 802.11nmode», « 802.11npreamble» « 802.11n direct connection mode", etc.) and just like on the router, enable support WMM (« Wi-FIMultimedia" or " Multimedia and gaming environment»).

Choosing the fastest DNS server

DNS servers - nodes that map domain names of devices and websites to IP addresses - are essential components of any Internet connection and also affect its speed. Some of them work faster, others slower, some are geographically located closer to you, others further away. Some are heavily loaded, others are lightly loaded.

To determine the fastest and closest DNS server to you, we will use the free Namebench utility from Google.

Namebench runs on Windows, OS X and Linux platforms and is available in graphical and console versions. You can choose any one, and I will tell you how to use it, using a graphic example.

Namebench will search for the optimal DNS server based on the opening time of web pages in browsers, data from network traffic analyzer utilities (tcpdump and winpcap) and some other information.

Once launched, Namebench will automatically detect your location and current DNS addresses. You only need to select from the list " Querydatasource» maximum points for calculation (number in brackets). Over dotted line This list shows a selection from your browsers, under which are standard test sets of the program itself.

To start the scan, click " Start Benchmark».

Upon completion of testing, the result in the form of a table will open in Internet Explorer. The top right shows the recommended DNS servers - the fastest and closest to you. On the left, where I say “Fastest” - how many percent is the best DNS faster than the current one.

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  • Go to the folder " Network connections"(via the context menu of the Start button or "Network and Sharing Center").
  • Open the context menu of your connection and select " Properties».

  • In the list of components on the tab " Net» check « IPv4" Click " again" Properties».
  • Set the switch to " Use the following addressesDNS servers" and indicate there what the program advised.

Also change DNS in the router settings:

Choosing the best browser

Open the same website in several browsers and see that they have different loading speeds. According to the results of comparative tests, the maximum performance is shown by Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Yandex.Browser. In addition, the latter two have a “Turbo Mode” option, which speeds up the opening of pages on a slow connection.

Also, to improve browser performance, do not forget to close unnecessary tabs and disable unused extensions.

Using the TCP Optimizer program to speed up the Internet

There are a lot of programs that promise to speed up the Internet by 100-200-500%, but most of them are paid and are not nearly as omnipotent as they are written about. I will tell you about one of the free ones that does not make empty promises, but simply works - the TCP Optimizer utility. It can increase network throughput by approximately 15-20% while supporting all types of connections.

Despite the many options, using the program is not difficult. The optimal parameters are selected automatically. To do this, you only need to perform a few operations:

  • Run the utility with administrator rights (it does not require installation).
  • On the scale " ConnectionSpeed» specify the maximum speed of your connection.
  • From the list " Networkadapterselection» select the current network adapter.
  • In the list " Choose settings» check « Optimal».
  • Click " Applychanges" and restart your computer to apply the settings.

In automatic mode, TCP Optimizer automatically sets the optimal TCP (main network protocol) window parameters for a given connection speed. And if you want to understand the program in more detail in order to change its settings manually, there is a link on the developer’s website.

That's all I wanted to say on today's topic. Of course, on the vastness of the global network you can find a lot of other tips on how to speed up the Internet by 1000%, but some of them have long been irrelevant, and some are downright harmful (like suggestions to abandon the antivirus and disable Windows updates). And the main advice is this: speed up, but maintain a reasonable balance between online comfort and data security on your PC. After all, the second, whatever one may say, is more important than the first.

A high speed Internet connection is what the lion's share of computer users strive for. Yes, when good connection you can watch movies online in high quality, quickly download large files, and just comfortably surf the Internet. Agree that a frozen loading wheel is sometimes very annoying.

However, not all users can provide high-speed Internet, and those who have such an opportunity very often notice that the declared speed and the actual speed do not match. That is why the question of how to increase Internet speed remains relevant today.

We have prepared a whole series effective advice, with which you can really increase your Internet speed. If you are not satisfied with the current speed of your Internet connection, then read our guide and solve this problem.

  • Increasing Internet speed by upgrading your equipment
  • Conclusions

Checking equipment and connection speed

First of all, you need to check the status of the network and network equipment. Perhaps the low Internet speed is due to a limitation of the provider and your computer or router has nothing to do with it.

Testing connection speed. Before getting serious about setting up your computer and equipment, you need to check the actual connection speed and compare it with the nominal speed (the speed declared by the provider and specified in the contract).

To do this, enter “Internet speed test” in the search bar and go to the first few sites from the search results. Find out the real speed using specialized sites.

Different sites tend to show different results. Moreover, a speed test on the same site may show different values. This is normal, because the result depends on the specific location of the servers and the current load on the network. Take several different tests and calculate your average speed.

If the site asks you to select a specific server to test your Internet speed, then select the server closest to your current location. In this case, you will get a result as close as possible to the real one.

Compare the measured speed and the one declared by the provider. Look at the service agreement issued by the provider. The Internet speed should be indicated there. Please note that most often the maximum speed is indicated (for example, up to 100 Mb/sec).

The actual speed is always slightly lower than the maximum. If the speed you measured is slightly lower than the declared speed, then there is nothing to worry about. But if the difference is large (more than 20−30%), then this is a reason to think about solving the problem.

Don't confuse megabytes and megabits. There are 8 megabits (MB) in 1 megabyte (MB). Therefore, at a speed of 100 Mb/sec, the actual download speed will be at the level of 12−12.5 MB/sec.

If you do not have a contract, call your provider's hotline or customer service. There you can find information about Internet speed. We also recommend that you go to the provider’s website and see if there are any new tariff plans. Usually the provider does not inform clients about the exit for more than favorable tariffs (high speed for less money). Therefore, if you have not changed your tariff plan, be sure to look for such information.

Restart your router. You will be surprised, but such a simple method as rebooting the router or modem very often allows you to increase Internet speed. If the device does not have a power button, you can reboot by unplugging the power cord from the outlet for 20-30 seconds.

Checking for signal conflicts. If you use a Wi-Fi router to distribute the Internet, be sure to check if there is a signal conflict with other wireless devices (speakers, camera, mouse, etc.). You also need to check what frequency and channel your neighbors’ routers operate on. Very often, due to channel congestion (too many routers in one sector operating on the same channel), Internet speed drops significantly.

Read the article “How to strengthen the Wi-Fi signal of a router.” It describes in detail how to select the frequency and broadcast channel. Boosting the router signal has already helped many users increase their Internet speed.

Checking to see if the entire traffic limit has been exhausted. Despite the fact that many users use an Internet connection with unlimited traffic, there are still people who use a limited connection. Log into your account on the provider's website or call support to check if your traffic limit has been reached.

Usually, after the limit is exhausted, the provider limits the speed of the Internet connection. Users notice that the Internet speed has dropped significantly, but they forget to look at the traffic limits.

Checking connected devices. If you use several computers, then check whether one of the machines is using all the network resources. For example, one of the family members can download a voluminous movie or watch a TV series in high quality. At the same time, the Internet speed on other computers connected to the network will drop significantly.

If you use a Wi-Fi router, then see who is connected to your network. Are there any unknown users who have hacked your network and made an unauthorized connection? For example, if you go into the settings of your TP-Link router and go to the “Wireless Mode” tab --> “Wireless Mode Statistics”, you can see who is in at the moment connected to the network. Block all “uninvited guests.”

To go into the settings of your router, enter 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of your browser. After this you need to enter your username and password. Connected devices can be viewed in the router settings without installing additional software.

Checking if the router is located correctly. If you use a wireless router to connect to the network, be sure to check that it is installed correctly.

Incorrect installation Wi-Fi router significantly reduces the speed of your Internet connection. You cannot install the router behind concrete ceilings, near radio radiation sources, or in niches of concrete walls.

In the article “How to properly connect a router,” we told you where it is best to install a router to increase Internet speed. Read the article and check the location of your router.

We look at the weather forecast. At first glance, the situation is stupid. How can weather affect Internet speed? For those users who use a cable connection - no way. If you have connected satellite or wireless Internet (modem in the form of a flash drive), then know that Internet speed is very sensitive to the weather. If it's raining or snowing outside, don't be surprised that the connection speed is low. Wait until the weather calms down. Then the speed will return to normal.

Increase Internet speed by optimizing your computer

In order to increase your Internet speed for free, you need to optimize your computer. It's very easy to do. How exactly - read below.

Scan your computer for viruses. Virus infection of a computer leads not only to the leakage of valuable information, but also to a drop in the speed of the Internet connection. If you want to increase your Internet speed, be sure to check your computer for viruses.

Regardless of the Internet speed, you should always have an antivirus installed on your computer. This can be a free version (it is not necessary to buy a paid program). It is recommended to install no more than one antivirus to avoid conflicts.

Scan your computer for spyware and adware. Unfortunately, not all antivirus programs (especially free and little-known products) are able to detect and remove spyware or adware. Such software is considered potentially dangerous. Constant attempts to connect to third-party servers and transfer any information lead to the fact that the speed of the Internet connection noticeably decreases, and this brings discomfort.

You can use several programs at once to search for spyware. There are no restrictions (as, for example, when using a regular antivirus) in this regard. In particular, to scan your computer for spyware, you can use:

  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
  • Spybot - Search & Destroy
  • Spyware Terminator
  • AVZ Antiviral Toolkit
  • Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+

Removing unnecessary toolbars. If you want to increase your Internet speed, be sure to remove all unnecessary toolbars in your browser. Large quantity toolbars really slows down your internet speed.

Changing the browser. Sometimes, even with a high Internet connection speed, sites open very slowly and the browser constantly slows down. The user may think that the reason lies in the slow Internet speed, although the real problem is using an outdated browser. In the article " Best Browsers"We have listed the most convenient and popular browsers. Choose a new browser for yourself if the performance of the old one leaves much to be desired.

Cleaning the hard drive from debris. When your hard drive is dirty, your computer starts to run slower. In many cases, users note that the Internet speed has dropped, and it has become more difficult to work on the Internet, and in the end it turns out that this slows down the computer.

Optimizing your hard drive doesn't take much time, but can yield amazing results in terms of increased performance. First of all, defragment your hard drive. To do this, go to the disk properties, then to the “Tools” tab and click on “Defragmentation”.

Also check the disk for errors. You can do this in the same tab, but before doing this you will have to restart your computer.

There should always be at least 10% left on the system partition of the hard drive free space. Otherwise, all programs, including the Internet browser, will work much slower than usual.

Clearing the browser cache. A clogged browser cache can slow down your browser. From the user's perspective, such a problem may look like a poorly functioning Internet connection. To increase Internet speed, clear your cache. We have already told you how to clear your browser cache. This procedure must be carried out regularly.

Closing programs that may consume traffic. Very often, a drop in Internet connection speed is due to the fact that some programs begin to actively consume traffic. In order to quickly increase Internet speed, you need to close such programs.

Do not interrupt processes or close programs with unknown names. This can lead to unstable operation of the computer, freezing, or unauthorized reboot.

Press the "Ctrl+Alt+Delete" keys and open the device manager. In the “Processes” tab, close all known programs that consume traffic, but are not needed at the moment.

These can be all kinds of game centers, torrents and other programs. You can safely terminate processes running as a user. System processes need to be completed after thinking carefully and understanding what a particular process is responsible for.

Updating the router firmware. If you don’t know how to increase Internet speed, and all the previous methods did not help, then try updating the firmware of your router. Very often, new firmware fixes various bugs and shortcomings, after which the router starts working much better. If you do not know how to update the firmware of your router, then write its model in the comments, and we will tell you how to do it.

We use a wired connection. Using a wired connection instead of a wireless one is good way increase internet speed. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your computer to the router. The Internet speed will be noticeably higher.

Slow internet is one of the most annoying things in the world. Low speed connection interferes not only with entertainment, but also with work: in addition to problems with watching movies and online games, it interferes with searching for information and downloading files. Is it possible to correct the situation, and how to do it?

You can increase Internet speed in several ways: selecting a suitable tariff and provider, setting up equipment and a specific connection, monitoring resource consumption by various applications, as well as using special programs. Let's look at each of these methods in more detail and figure out what to do in each specific case.

First method: choosing the right tariff plan

The main reason for slow internet is your ISP. It sets a limit on outgoing and incoming speed for each tariff, which cannot be circumvented without an additional payment. These numbers can be found in the tariff description and in the contract, and often they are the reason for the slow Internet.

To find out whether the reason for the slow Internet is an inappropriate tariff, it is worth taking measurements on any site to check. The most common and convenient among them is Speedtest.net.

It's easy to handle:

  1. Disconnect other devices from the Internet, close all programs that may consume the Internet.
  2. Pause browser extensions and VPNs.
  3. Go to the site, start testing by clicking on the “Begin Test” button.
  4. Wait for the result.

If the obtained value is comparable to the figures in the contract, or differs from them by 10–15%, the reason for the slowness is the tariff plan that does not suit your needs. It is worth switching to a tariff with a different upper limit or changing the operator.

If the connection is slower by 25% or more, then the reason for the connection slowdowns is not in the tariff. It’s worth calling the provider’s hotline and clarifying this information: perhaps the problem arose due to breakdowns or problems with them.

You should also make sure that your tariff does not have traffic restrictions: in such cases, the speed drops sharply as soon as the specified threshold is reached. You can increase it only by paying for additional gigabytes. This method is practiced on the MTS modem, and it is also used by the Megafon modem and other mobile modems with SIM cards. It is also used by the Belarusian operator Byfly.

How to increase the speed of an MTS modem - video:

Is there nothing broken with the provider and the traffic threshold is not set? We are looking further.

Second method: monitoring resource consumption by programs

Another reason for a slow connection is excessive traffic consumption by programs running in the background on the computer. In addition to the browser, other applications can also use the Internet connection, even when you practically do not use them.

Such programs include:

  • Torrent clients. Both while downloading files and in a calm state.
  • Cloud services, especially when synchronizing data.
  • Minimized browser, even with a small number of tabs.
  • Applications when downloading updates. Operating system - including.

Also, the reason may be a virus; they tend to clog traffic. This is especially true in a situation where the speed was constant and high, and its sharp drop occurred just after installation new program or downloading a new file. You should scan your computer with an antivirus program to rule out this option.

Finding processes that actively use traffic is not difficult. To do this, you need to open the Task Manager and find the “Performance” tab in it.

Select the Network tab. Activate processes using checkboxes to see how much traffic they use.

When you figure out which applications you don't need at the moment require a lot of Internet, disable them in the task manager. Also check if they are enabled in startup.

You can remove torrent and cloud storage from processes without any problems: in those moments when they do not download files, they only waste resources. But don’t rush to disable system applications! This may cause your computer to malfunction.

Third method: setting up equipment

You can increase your Internet speed if you properly configure and update your equipment for connecting to the global network.

If you use wired Internet, it is worth checking the cable for damage. Outgoing contacts, location near power lines, creases and other defects slow down throughput. If the problem can be fixed, do it. If not, buy a new cord.

If you are a happy owner of Wi-Fi, make sure that its maximum bandwidth suits your needs. You can find this information in the instructions and on the box from the router. To increase speed, update your router's firmware and move it away from batteries and other heat sources. Make sure the router is in convenient location, and the computer can pick up its signal.

Next, update the network card drivers. You can find them on the website of the manufacturer of your laptop or PC. Next, you need to launch the Device Manager: this can be done by opening Computer (This PC in Windows 8 and Windows 10), right-clicking and selecting “Properties”.

Click on "Device Manager". A new window will open in front of you.

Select “Network adapters”, find yours, right-click on it and activate “Properties”.

For a cable connection, find the "Advanced" tab, and raise the "Speed ​​& Duplex" value to maximum. Attention: select the value labeled “Full Duplex”.

When connecting wirelessly, activate 802.11n mode in the “Advanced” tab. Activate WMM support.

Save your changes and exit the manager. If you use Wi-Fi, go to the router's settings panel, go to the "Wireless Network" tab and set the following parameters:

You can only select a broadcast channel at random: depending on the specific device and location, all options manifest themselves differently.

Once you are done, the hardware setup will be completed.

Fourth method: disabling redundancy

Another surefire way to optimize your connection and increase the speed on your laptop or PC is to disable Internet backup. The fact is that by default the system uses about 20% of your traffic as a network reserve. You can disable this function by opening the “Run” line and entering the value in it:

Gpedit.msc

The “Local Group Policy Editor” window will appear in front of you. In it you need to open the “Computer Configuration” section. There is a folder “Administrative Templates” and its subfolder “Network”. That's what we need.

This is where the QoS Packet Scheduler/Manager folder is located. It contains a file that needs to be changed to speed up the connection. It's called "Limit Reserved Bandwidth".

Open the file to edit the values ​​within it. Reduce the reservation percentage using the arrows, or by entering the required value manually. We need the number "0". Save your changes.

Reservation disabled. This can increase your internet speed by 15-20%.

Fifth method: searching for violators

If you use wireless connection, and it was not possible to increase the speed of your home Internet using previous methods, check your network for extraneous connections. There are plenty of free internet lovers around! If the speed drops suddenly and all attempts to speed up the connection fail, the transfer may slow down for this very reason.

Searching and identifying those connected to your Wi-Fi network - video.

To find out if someone else has connected to your Wi-Fi, you need to go to the router settings menu. Enter your username and password - if you have not visited this page yet, the correct value for both items is “admin”. Go to the “Wireless Mode” menu and find the “Wireless Mode Statistics” item in it.

All devices connected to your router are displayed here. If you notice something unfamiliar, you should change the password for your connection in the security settings. Depending on the manufacturer and model, they may be called differently.

Reboot your router and all third-party connections will be reset. If everything is successful, the speed will increase to the normal setting instantly.

From now on, be more vigilant: in most cases, the password is found out through automatic guessing and phishing attacks, so try to use complex combinations and not respond to suspicious windows asking you to enter a password.

Sixth method: third-party accelerator programs

And finally, the last working method that will help increase the speed of your Internet connection: using third-party programs. You can find many similar utilities on the Internet. Let's look at how they work on TCP Optimizer: this is a free application that can add 15-20% to the current speed.

Video on working with the SG TCP Optimizer utility:

To add speed using this program, do the following:

  1. Run the program as administrator.
  2. Specify the maximum connection speed on the “Connection Speed” scale.
  3. Find your device in the “Network adapter selection” list.
  4. In the “Choose settings” item, select “Optimal”.
  5. Click on the "Apply changes" button. Reboot your device.

After restarting the system, check the Internet operation. The program should strengthen your connection and increase the speed of loading pages and files.

As you can see, it is possible to improve the speed of your Internet connection at home. To do this, you just need to choose the method that suits you and strictly follow the instructions.

Are you satisfied with the speed of your Internet connection? Do you know that by changing just one parameter, you can speed up the Internet, that is, increase the connection bandwidth by 20 percent?

A long time ago, when the Windows XP operating system was installed on most users’ computers, and only a small part of the lucky ones had high-speed Internet, this method allowed the user (for example, me personally) to increase, although not by much, .

Today, when in big cities no one is surprised by super speeds and basically the user is faced only with the question of how much to pay for the Internet (the more expensive the faster), this method will not provide noticeable acceleration. But in villages and small towns, where getting high speeds is problematic, even these 20% will come in handy.

By default, in Windows 7, the QoS packet scheduler limits the reservation to twenty percent of the Internet connection's bandwidth. Therefore, if we change this parameter in the QoS settings, we can accordingly increase or decrease the bandwidth reserved by all programs that are running on the computer.

There is information on many sites that changing this parameter does not affect the Internet connection in any way, but in my case, according to tests, changing it still leads to an increase in speed. See for yourself (the difference is approximately 3 Mbit/s in receiving and 0.15 Mbit/s in transmission).

Now let's proceed directly to setting up the package scheduler in the Windows 7 operating system. Open the browser and go to the website:

http://www.speedtest.net/ru

and measure the speed before changing the settings. After this, launch the Local Group Policy Editor. Using the keyboard shortcut Win + R, open the “Run” system utility, where in the “Open” field we write “gpedit.msc” and click the “OK” button, thereby launching the “Local Group Policy Editor”.

HOW TO SPEED UP THE INTERNET

Go to “Administrative Templates” - “Network” - “QoS Packet Scheduler” and double-click on “Limit reserved bandwidth”.

We check the “Enable” box, in the “Options” window we replace the value of 20% with 0%, click the “Apply” and “OK” button.

Now you have learned how to speed up the Internet. We measure again and see what happens. How has the speed of your Internet connection changed? Please share information in the comments.

It is rare to find a person who is completely satisfied with the speed of the Internet they use. There are available methods for increasing the speed of data reception and transmission on the Internet, which are well known to experienced users. Below are specific recommendations and tips on how to speed up the Internet speed using software methods, that is, without expensive upgrades of the equipment used and reconstruction of communication networks.

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

  • One of the main ones is the type of connection used, for example, 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 significant influence The degree of wear of the wires and their length influence the reduction in speed. Today, Internet supply companies are switching to fiber optic cables, which allow for the highest possible connection speeds;
  • Activity of various utilities and add-ons in the Internet browser;
  • Viruses;
  • Congestion popular internet resources. Frequently visited sites are designed for high loads when a large audience works on them, however, it happens that the servers cannot cope with the flow of visitors;
  • Problems with local equipment, for example, an incorrectly configured router, outdated versions software, insufficient power of the devices used, PC components, etc.

The listed number of factors is far from complete. A separate article can be devoted to a review of the reasons, but it would be more advisable to quickly move on to specific methods that allow you to determine and increase Internet speed.

What is the maximum speed of mobile and home Internet?

There is no clear answer to this simple question. The subscriber’s contract with the company providing communication services always indicates the speed, but with the mark “UP TO”. Unfortunately, the maximum value specified in the contract with the provider is never achieved in real conditions. Also, it should be noted that the values ​​in the documentation are measured in “Mbit/s”. You should take into account the ratio of megabytes familiar to people to megabits (1: 8). For example, in the case where the number 100 Mbit/s is printed in the contract, this is only about 12 megabytes.

ADSL
The maximum home Internet speed offered by providers within the framework of ADSL technology standard ITU G.992.1 Annex A (B) does not exceed 12 Mbit, 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 gain access to the World Wide Web at speeds of no more than 8 Mbit.

Optical fiber
Increasingly, communications based on twisted pair and optical fiber are used for home Internet access. Obviously, the bottleneck in this case is the use copper wire and as a result, the data reception speed is no more than 100 Mbit. Although technology makes it possible to obtain a value 10 times greater, but ordinary people Gigabit speeds are rarely available for home use.
If only optical lines are used, then the speed values ​​​​can be tens of gigabits, but ordinary users are provided with from 100 Mbit to 1 Gbit.

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

Mobile Internet

  1. 2G up to 474 Kbps.
  2. 3G up to 42.2 Mbit/s.
  3. 4G up to 1 Gbit/s.

Most convenient way- use the “speedtest.net” service.

You need to click “Start” and wait for the results to appear on the screen. Even beginners have no difficulty finding 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 test launch button has a different name “Measure”, but the principle of operation is the same.

Knowing ways to increase the speed of home and mobile internet, the user can increase this important indicator by almost a third without additional costs. Below are specific recommendations that have proven to be effective and work.

Remove unnecessary traffic consumers (programs, devices connected via wifi)
Not only utilities launched 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 applications that are not required for the operation of the system and the user.

In order to find out which applications are actively using the connection to the World Wide Web, you should use “CS” (Command Line). To accomplish your plans, you will need to launch “KS” with extended powers and take the following sequential steps:

  1. Type “netstat -b 5 > activity.txt”;
  2. Click “Enter”;
  3. The “KS” will display a list of the applications you are looking for;
  4. Press “Ctrl” and, without releasing, click on “C”;
  5. A file with a list of connections will be created;
  6. In “KS” type “activity.txt”;
  7. Click “Enter”;
  8. Study the list of applications, closing which will reduce the load on the network and increase Internet speed.

Remove unnecessary toolbars or change your browser and use turbo mode
Simply getting rid of unused toolbars in your Internet browser allows you to speed up your browsing experience. Sometimes removing add-ons takes a long time or causes difficulties for novice users, so it is recommended to change the browser to a faster one, for example, switch from the default Internet Explorer to Chrome, Firefox or Opera. The latest browser includes a turbo mode, which increases the speed of browsing the network by almost 10%.

Check your device (PC or mobile) for viruses
Regular analysis of the memory of a PC or mobile gadget by an antivirus software not only prevents the risk of leaking personal information, but also increases the speed of the Internet. Viruses and advertising applications significantly slow down your work on the network, using up traffic for their own needs. However, not every antivirus program is able to rid your PC of adware. The following utilities have worked well to remove them:

  1. HitMan Pro;
  2. Malwarebytes Antimalware;
  3. AdW Cleaner;
  4. Spybot Search & Destroy.

Disable TCP auto-tuning
To disable TCP_IP auto-tuning, you need to open “KS” with extended permissions.

  1. Print "netsh int tcp set heuristics disabled";
  2. Click “Enter”;
  3. “Ok” will be displayed in “KS”;
  4. Print “netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled”;
  5. Click “Enter”;
  6. “Ok” will be displayed in “KS”;
  7. Print “netsh int tcp set global rss=enabled”;
  8. Click “Enter”;
  9. “Ok” will be displayed in “KS”;
  10. Print "netsh int tcp show global";
  11. Click “Enter”;
  12. “Ok” will be displayed in “KS”;
  13. Restart "PC";
  14. Ready.

To reset the TCP_IP stack to default values, you can use the command “netsh int ip reset C:\resetlog.log”. After this, 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 for increasing Internet speed.
You will need to complete the following steps:

  1. Download the “NameBench” application (the utility is freely distributed on the global network);
  2. Run the utility (no need to install it);
  3. There is no need to configure the utility. Immediately click “Start Benchmark”;
  4. Wait;
  5. A detailed report will be displayed;
  6. The report shows information from optimal parameters connections that the user can only use.

  1. Click “Start”;
  2. Click “Computer”;
  3. Right-click in an empty space of the window that appears;
  4. Click “Properties”;
  5. Click “Remote” (Device Manager);
  6. Expand the “Ports” column;
  7. Click “Serial Port (COM1)”;
  8. Open the “Port Settings” tab;
  9. Set the largest number in the “Bits per second” item;
  10. Click “Ok”;
  11. Ready.


How to increase Internet speed on Windows 10?

You will need to do the following:

  1. Press “Win” with one finger and do not release the key;
  2. With the other finger of your hand, press “R”;
  3. Type "gpedit.msc";
  4. Expand the contents of the “PC Configuration” column;
  5. Enter the “Admin Templates Network” directory;
  6. Go to the “QoS Scheduler” subdirectory;
  7. Call the context from “Limit res.prop.capacity”;
  8. Click “Change”;
  9. Check the “Enabled” box;
  10. Set “zero” as shown in the screenshot above;
  11. Click “Ok”;
  12. Call the context from the connections icon;
  13. Open “Network Management Center”;
  14. Click “Change network card settings”;
  15. Call context from connection;
  16. Click “Properties”;
  17. Check the “QoS Scheduler” box;
  18. Click “Ok”;
  19. Ready.

How to increase download speed?

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

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

  1. Click “Settings”;
  2. Go to the “Program Settings” tab;
  3. Click “BitTorrent”;
  4. Next, in the encryption column, select “Enabled” and check the permission line;
  5. Click “ok”;
  6. Ready.

Often the client itself has a reception restriction configured. To remove it you will need to follow these steps:

  • Open context from client icon;
  • Place the arrow on the line “Reception restriction”;
  • After this, a menu will open where you need to check the “Unlimited” line.

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

You will need to complete the following steps:

  1. Install and run the utility;
  2. In the menu that appears, tap “Give”;
  3. If the device is rooted, tap “Apply Patch”;
  4. Restart your Android device;
  5. If you do not have root permissions, tap “Improve Internet Connection”;
  6. Restart your Android device;
  7. 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, tap “Restore” and then “Ok”.

The following activities will need to be completed:

  1. Reduce the distance of the PC or mobile gadget from the router;
  2. Then, in the router’s web configurator, select the most free Wi-Fi channel;
  3. Update the router firmware;
  4. Clean the device components from dirt and ensure proper cooling;
  5. Replace the antennas with others with a higher gain.


How to increase Internet speed on a laptop?

Sometimes on weak laptops the speed is limited by hardware capabilities. Often, installing additional RAM modules allows you to increase 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 by air, but preferably by cable connection.

How to increase mobile Internet speed for operators?

In the contract with the subscriber, the mobile operator specifies 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 through cellular communication occur mainly in the evening, when users are most active and after using up the traffic provided by operators in accordance with the connected TPs, speeds are sharply limited. To increase speed again, each mobile company has its own USSD commands.

Beeline

 Yellow-striped subscribers often experience a drop in speed to 64 Kbps. With this indicator, even opening Internet pages in a browser becomes unbearable torture and a cruel test of the user’s patience. To increase your speed, you simply need to extend the high-speed traffic provided by your connected plan. For this purpose, you should use the command “*115*121#”. After this, Beeline will provide 1 GB of additional traffic at unlimited speed. However, we must take into account that such an extension is not free (250 rubles).

There are services with extensions for larger and smaller volumes of traffic, which can be found on “beeline.ru”; accordingly, 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 less than Beeline (175 rubles). You must use USSD “*467#”.

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

In addition to using USSD commands, the option can be activated via personal account subscriber

How to increase Internet speed Rostelecom?

  1. 100 Mbit/s;
  2. Turbo acceleration;
  3. Night acceleration.

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

Programs to increase Internet speed

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

  1. Speed ​​It Up Free;
  2. Internet Speed ​​Booster;
  3. Proximodo;
  4. AuslogicsBoostSpeed.

Applications take up little memory on 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 that after installing the utility, you restart the PC so that the changes in the parameters take effect.
Launch installed application possible through the icon that appears on the desktop. The menu of all utilities is intuitive, for example, in “AuslogicsBoostSpeed”, click “Tools” and go to the “Internet Acceleration” tab.

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