How to Speed Up LAN Internet
High-speed Internet connections like DSL and cable make it possible for millions of people to enjoy Internet access without having to wait very long for web pages to load or files to download. Sometimes, though, even high-speed internet connections can feel slow, especially if your computer is part of a Local Area Network (LAN) where there are other computers that all share the same Internet connection. If this is the case for you and you want to speed up your LAN internet connection, there are some simple things you can do.
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Upgrade your network cards and routers to a gigabit connection or higher. This will help eliminate the speed bottleneck inside of your network. If your LAN equipment is relatively old, you may be experiencing a slowdown in Internet connection speeds because your speed to the Internet is limited by either your network card or your router.
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Verify that any new network equipment that you purchase is all compatible with each other before you purchase and install it.
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Use a hardwired Ethernet connection instead of a wireless connection. If you use a wireless connection, be aware that it will be slower than using a hardwired Ethernet connection, and while you might not notice much of a slowdown during regular web browsing, file downloads and online gaming can take a noticeable performance hit.
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Limit large file downloads to when people are not using the LAN, such as overnight or on the weekends. Certain types of applications or online activities that a person performs on one computer can affect the Internet connections of all the computers in a LAN. If one computer is using a lot of bandwidth to download a large file, you may experience a drop in speed of your LAN Internet connection.
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Turn off or limit the usage of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing programs. P2P programs can not only use a lot of bandwidth, but in some situations they can actually overload and crash your router. To avoid this problem, use settings on the program to restrict them to only download at a certain speed or during certain times of the day. You can also try to ban the use of P2P programs on your LAN if they prove to be too much of a hassle.
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