Mgts Internet speed is lower than stated by the provider. We increase the coverage area of ​​the MGTS wifi router. Have you taken up photography professionally?

In addition to the above information:

When connecting to the Internet with speed characteristics over 100 Mbit/s based on PON technology, your computer must have a network card that supports this technology installed (if the PC is old, where the network card is 100 Mbit/s, the data transfer speed will be no more than 100 Mbit/s With).

Connecting the Internet and Home TV services using ADSL technology:

ADSL router for providing Internet and Home TV services is configured in such a way that the data stream for digital television is considered a priority

For example, when using the Internet service and watching TV at the same time:
if the line capacity is 6 Mbit/s, then when the TV decoder is operating (the minimum required for the Home TV service is about 4.5 Mbit/s), the speed of the Internet flow will decrease and amount to approximately 1.5 Mbit/s.

If you turn off the TV decoder, the Internet connection speed will be restored in full.

Connecting to Internet service using GPON technology:

A decrease in speed may be due to the installation of additional programs that create a load on the computer or virus activity.

1. Insufficient memory on the PC, the speed of everything decreases, incl. browser.

2. Firewalls installed on the PC (special programs that can completely or partially block access to the Internet or place restrictions on it, depending on the settings).

3. Simultaneous use of the Internet (for example, one user via a WI-FI network, the second with a wired connection).

Wired connection:

It is necessary to make sure that there is no damage to the cable, that there is no damage to the places where the connectors are installed at the ends of the cable ( poor contact of the cable connecting toONT/modem or PC).

Connecting Internet/TV services via Wi-Fi:

Connecting via Wi-Fi has technical limitations. The actual connection speed is usually significantly lower (up to 2 times) than the theoretical one**.

The operation of Wi-Fi is significantly influenced by other Wi-Fi networks installed, for example, at your neighbors. Speed ​​may also vary due to availability:

• thick load-bearing walls;
• reinforced concrete floors;
• mirror or other reflective surfaces;
• household appliances that emit electromagnetic waves in the 2.4 GHz range (for example, a working microwave oven).

** - Theoretical speeds of Wi-Fi standards: IEEE 802.11b - theoretical data transfer speed UP TO 11 Mbit/s; IEEE 802.11g - theoretical data transfer speed UP TO 54 Mbit/s; IEEE 802.11n - theoretical speed UP TO 600 Mbit/s, rarely achievable, depends on the standards supported by the connected subscriber devices.

Connecting to Internet service using ADSL technology:

A decrease in speed may be due to the installation of additional programs that create a load on the computer or virus activity. Also, if you use the Internet simultaneously from several devices, the speed on each may be lower.

Speed		very bad
Availability		very bad
Support		very bad
Price quality		very bad

Services from MGTS - a categorical no

About my twice negative experience.

Everything started out rosy.

Application for connection No. 37433334 (a specialist visit is scheduled for 05.24.2019 from 16:00-18:00)

They offered a very profitable and convenient package of 3 rooms, internet and telephone (link to promotion: https://reutov.mgts.ru/home/actions/predlozhenie_kotoroe_byvaet_tolko_raz_v_godu/).

However, by the time the master reached me, the phones had run out. Moreover, the tariff itself has been archived.

But the master simply drilled through the wall. I began to have doubts that there were no contracts, no telephone.

And when I asked about this, it turned out that the master had come to connect the Internet, and at the most uninteresting tariff.

I refused to connect.

Immediately they started calling from the quality control service and tried to impose other tariffs.

A couple of months later they sent an offer (note, they sent it themselves).

Then, during the conversation, they offered an even more interesting tariff (07/01/2019). They said that a quick connection, within a couple of days, is possible.

When they began to fill out the application, the manager tried to prove that the connection was only in the hallway, although one of the pages of the company’s website stated that “connection is at a point convenient for the client.”

Somehow I got the idea across that it is impossible to connect the Internet where there is not even a hint of an outlet and there is not even a possibility of installing one there without ruining the repair.

As a result, they said that we need to wait until the connection at the address is agreed upon!!!

When asked why the proposal was sent, I did not receive an answer. Moreover, I did not receive an answer about what kind of approval we are talking about, if 2 months ago their master had already drilled a hole in the wall.

When I said that I wanted to cancel my application for the Internet, they very intrusively offered me a mobile connection.

Needless to say, I refused. Because if at the time of connection there are already so many problems?

Today at 15:15

Speed		Fine
Availability		Great
Support		very bad
Price quality		very bad

Terrible

It's just tough. I’ll immediately outline the scope of dissatisfaction: the speed is good, but otherwise it’s tough... I’ll start from afar: remember that situation with ROSKOMNADZOR, when they wanted to ban Telegram and RKN added the IP servers of Google and Amazon to the list of prohibited ones. My beloved MGTS banned everything indiscriminately, and when everything was already settled with all NORMAL providers, I, sitting on MGTS, could not log into PUBG, Fortnite, YouTube and many other online games and sites normally for about six months+. Even now, some of the foreign services do not work, for example, voice communication on Steam. Apparently, it also rests on servers that RKN once included in the list of prohibited ones, and our beloved MGTS blocked this server and still hasn’t bothered to figure out what the problem is, because they don’t care. Internet turned off? They don’t care, you wait 15 minutes for the operator’s response, so that a person who can’t put two words together talks to you like a dodik and asks IS THE LINK ON THE ROUTER BURNING?

G O R I T L I L I N K N A R O U T E R E??? IS IT REALLY BURNING? *facepalm*

If they nevertheless admit that the problem is on their side, technical work, for example. Congratulations, you won’t feel the Internet for a long time. This is all generalized and time-tested, but I won’t go far, I’ll give one last example that will clearly reflect the entire essence of MGST.

06/21/19 The Internet was turned off, I called them. They say: “Yeah, technical work until 06/22/19, no later than 16:30.”

What do you think, I called every day until the 27th and every time the deadline was postponed. As a result: they gave 27, but FOR A DAY. Then I sat for two more days without paid Internet services. And now it seems to have appeared, thanks to which I can write a review. But in fact, I’m not writing rashly, I’ve wanted to do this for a long time, it’s just that the last incident became a catalyst. If you think that these are one-time cases, then you are mistaken. MGTS will, excuse me, have you (I just can’t find another word) as soon as he wishes. Even if you are attracted by the price of tariffs, believe me, it is better to overpay 100-200 rubles, but live with NORMAL Internet, than endure this horror. MGTS is a disgrace among Russian Internet providers.

Yesterday at 13:59

Comment from a provider representative

Hello! We do not decide on our own which sites to block and which not, these decisions are made by the court. For other questions, we will check, to do this, send your MGTS number and a link to your review to blogs@mgts.ru.

MGTS

I wrote a lot of text, but it turns out it’s impossible to write more than 4000 characters, so I’ll go through it briefly:

Speed: 10\10

No network failures: 9.5\10

Technical support work: 8.5\10

Waiting for technical support 6\10

Router infrastructure: 7\10

Application infrastructure: 9\10

Result: 50\60

I recommend MGTS to anyone who wants to get rid of their old provider and get a new one, you won’t regret it. I've been on it for 3 years now.

Comment from a provider representative

Good afternoon Thank you for your rating) Enjoy using =)

MGST review

I have been using the Internet from MGTS for a very long time, several years.

Before MGTS, I had experience using the Internet from QWERTY.

Until recently, the Internet and telephone were supplied to the apartment via a copper wire.

At the end of May 2013, some people called me on the phone and introduced themselves as representatives of MGTS. They stated in an ultimatum form that MGTS is replacing the copper cable in my house with fiber optics and I need to set a date right now when it is convenient for me to receive installers at home for free installation of new equipment. Otherwise, in a month I will be left without a phone.

Well, okay, we agreed on the installation date,

Then I read reviews on the Internet and, as far as I understood from them, it is not MGTS that calls subscribers, but a subcontractor organization that switches subscribers to fiber optics under an agreement with MGTS. Most subscribers do not want to switch voluntarily, and subcontractors are paid “per piece” for each subscriber, so in order to persuade more subscribers, they chose this tactic.

The installers arrived on the appointed day. They suggested their standard installation option - a GPON terminal is hung at the front door of the apartment, a power cord is connected to it and a socket is installed.

I didn’t like this option - why do I need an extra box and socket at the front door, when I already had an MGTS ADSL router in the room, why not put a new GPON router in the same place instead. I argued with them for a long time about this, they just couldn’t get their heads around the fact that it wouldn’t add more work to them, but on the contrary, everything is simpler, you don’t have to pull the wire, you don’t have to install an outlet. Finally, they agreed. After that, the installation took half an hour, most of which was spent waiting for one member of their crew, who is the only one splicing the fiber optics.

What I didn’t like about their work was that they didn’t have their own stepladder, they needed it to pull the wire through the panel. I got them my stepladder from the balcony. And if I didn’t have it, then what?

After the installation was completed, they connected their laptop and set up a login and password for the Wi-Fi connection.

They also offered to connect digital television from MGTS, but I refused because I have Onlime.

They didn't take any money for anything.

Now I have the following:

A thin white fiber optic cable was inserted into the apartment from a panel on the landing, through a hole in the wall it enters the room and there it is connected to a GPON terminal model Huawei EchoLife HG8245.

And on the whole I am satisfied... There are no problems or interruptions.

Comment from a provider representative

Thanks for your feedback! We are glad that you are satisfied with the quality of our services.

Speed		very bad
Availability		satisfactorily
Support		Fine
Price quality		very bad

doesn't work

we pay for 100Mbit/s, but in reality 4Mbit/s for input, 8Mbit/s for output. We called technical support, reflashed the modem remotely... the speed is the same 4/8 Mbit/sec, conclusion - we will change the provider

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 the degree of wear of the wires and their length have a significant impact on 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;
• Overload of 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 software versions, 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 of copper wire and, as a result, the data reception speed is no more than 100 Mbit. Although the technology allows you to get a value 10 times higher, gigabit speeds are rarely provided to ordinary people 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, 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.

The most convenient way is to 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 start 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, a 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 network speed 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 with optimal connection parameters 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 download speed of 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 of how to increase the speed of a 4g Internet or Wi-Fi connection is of concern to 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 via cellular communications arise mainly in the evening, when users are most active and after using up the traffic provided by operators in accordance with the connected TPs, the 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 through the subscriber’s personal account.

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 your PC so that the parameter changes take effect.
The installed application can be launched 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.

Modern providers do not always please customers with high-quality services and reliable connections. But before making a complaint, it is worth checking the speed of the MGTS Internet and making sure that the quality of the connection is low. In this case, it is advisable to carry out several online measurements to make sure that the situation is not influenced by external factors beyond the control of the operator. Such an approach will not only eliminate the possibility of error, but will also help track the situation over time.

Another nuance that needs to be paid attention to are processes that reduce the quality of the connection. It is important that there are no viruses on this computer (used by the user) and that background programs that use the Internet in their work are turned off. Only in this way will the obtained indicators turn out to be as accurate and reliable as possible, and the MGTS client himself will be able to understand the reasons for what is happening and increase the speed.

Measure Internet speed MGTS

There are several portals and services that allow you to check MGTS Internet speed:

• our website;
• speedtest.net;
• 2ip.ru;
• Internetometer from Yandex.

All the systems described are extremely similar and equally known to experienced users, so subscribers should focus solely on their own preferences and desires.

In this case, as a result of the verification, 3 or 4 indicators will become known:

• incoming connection speed;
• level of traffic output (relevant for video calls);
• ping (important for online games);
• a jigger that reflects the difference between the maximum and minimum response time from the server.

In this case, it is desirable that the first 2 specified parameters are high, and the last are low.

Checking the Internet speed on this computer via speedtest.net

To measure MGTS Internet speed on this computer, you will need:

1. prepare equipment for inspection;
2. visit the website with the selected measurement service;
3. start the test by clicking the appropriate button;
4. wait until the system performs the required actions and receives the result (about a minute).

The described process will be practically unchanged and free, regardless of the chosen measurement system.

Separately, it is necessary to dwell on preparing the device for testing. To achieve an accurate result, you need:

• disable programs and widgets that run in the background but use traffic;
• cancel active downloads and updates;
• disconnect devices and devices connected to the PC;
• disconnect the cable from the router and insert it into the computer (if this is possible);
• When checking a Wi-Fi connection, it is advisable to remove people connected to the wireless network.

Main reasons for low speed

The most important reasons for poor connection quality have already been partially mentioned above:

active downloads and running background programs;

outdated equipment that no longer supports high-speed data transfer;

outdated line (GPON technology required);

viruses and malware that affect computer performance;

neighbors and strangers secretly connecting to the wireless network.

How to increase internet speed

The simplest way to increase the quality of communication and, accordingly, the performance of the MGTS speed test is to eliminate the causes of the drop in speed.

Typically the desired result is achieved by:

• disabling programs that uselessly use computer resources;
• purchasing a modern router that can meet the needs of its owner and maintain a high level of data transfer;
• changing the tariff plan to a more profitable and speedy one.

An alternative solution may be to call the operators, who will explain what settings to set, indicate the optimal frequency and parameters, and describe in detail the process of dealing with problems or specify when the speed will become higher. But to receive assistance, you will need the client’s address and passport details.

Another article on this popular topic. Probably everyone who checked the connection speed through their Wi-Fi network was interested in why it is so low, why the router slows down the speed, and how to increase the speed of the Internet connection. I have already answered almost all these questions in the article: . And in this article we will talk about how to increase Internet speed over a Wi-Fi network. And as far as possible.

The whole problem is that when connecting the cable (from the Internet provider, or even from the router) directly to the computer, we usually get a speed of 80-100 Mbit/s (if you have a 100 Mbit/s tariff), but when connecting via Wi-Fi, it depends. Maybe even 20 Mbit/s, or even less. If your router is not the cheapest, then the speed will be approximately 50-60 Mbit/s. But, it all depends on the specific case. And in general, the speed that a router provides over a wireless network depends not only on the router itself. There are many different factors, which I will write about later in this article.

Separately, I would like to write a few words about the maximum speed of the wireless network, which is indicated on the box of your router, or in the specifications. Many people are interested in this question. 150 Mbit/s, 300 Mbit/s, this is the maximum theoretically possible speed that the router can produce. Of course, under normal conditions such speeds will never be achieved. And this is normal, it does not mean that you have a bad router.

Why is the Internet speed slower over Wi-Fi?

I think you will agree that a wireless connection is not as stable as a wired one. And no matter how it is, a cable connection has always been and will be the most stable and reliable.

Directly, when you connect the Internet cable directly to the computer, there is a direct connection to the provider’s equipment. When we install the router, it already manages this connection. The router controls the flow, distributes the Internet to other devices, etc. This is precisely why the speed drops when connecting through a router. And especially when connected via Wi-Fi network.

How much a router will cut speed mainly depends on the power of that router. The more powerful the router, the faster it can process information, and it has a higher maximum speed flow. And the more powerful the router, the more expensive it is. And believe me, there is a difference between a device for 20 dollars and 200. Otherwise, there would simply be no expensive routers. No one would buy them or make them.

We found out why the router slows down the speed, and now we’ll take a closer look at some of the ways you can increase the speed over a Wi-Fi network. At least you can try.

Before doing anything, it would be good to connect the Internet directly to the computer and check the speed. You can check it on the website http://www.speedtest.net. There is a separate article on this topic that you can view.

If your tariff speed is, say, up to 20 Mbit/s, then you won’t be able to squeeze out any more. Therefore, we measure the speed with a direct connection, then over a Wi-Fi network. We will find out how slow our router is. And yet, you can check from different devices that you connect via Wi-Fi. Since the speed also depends on the device we connect.

1 Let's probably start with the most working method (in my opinion). Search for a free Wi-Fi network channel and replace it in the router settings. When your devices see many other Wi-Fi networks, all of these networks can interfere with your wireless network. And because of this, connection speed often suffers.

Therefore, you can try to determine the freest channel and set it in the settings of your router. There is a very detailed article on this topic:. It also shows how to change the channel in the settings of different routers. Here, for example on TP-LINK:

Here you need to experiment, try different options. And if you already have a static channel, then set it to Auto.

2 Wi-Fi 5 GHz. If you have a lot of neighboring networks and a lot of interference that affects the speed, then the best option is to switch to Wi-Fi 5 GHz. Buy a router that supports broadcasting a Wi-Fi network at a frequency of 5 GHz. The speed will definitely be higher there. I recently wrote about one such router: . But there is one caveat: not all devices.

New phones, tablets, laptops that are already going on sale, they most likely already have support for Wi-Fi networks at the new frequency. But older devices do not support it. This can be easily found out from the characteristics. But this is not a problem, since all dual-band routers broadcast a wireless network at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. So older clients will be able to connect to it.

Not only is the 5GHz network now almost completely free of interference, but also according to the 802.11ac standard, the speed is higher than 802.11n. If at a frequency of 2.4 GHz the maximum speed is 300 Mbps, then at 5 GHz it is already 433 Mbps (for Tp-Link Archer C20i).

3 Wireless adapter drivers. This method is only suitable for computers and laptops. As I wrote above, the speed also depends on the Wi-Fi receiver installed in your computer. In a wireless network, the speed is always matched to the slowest device. No matter how powerful your router is, if you have an old Wi-Fi adapter on your laptop that doesn’t even support 802.11n mode, then we won’t see any great speed.

Replacing a laptop's Wi-Fi adapter is of course problematic. But, you can try updating the driver for this adapter. Perhaps a new version has already been released with various improvements, and after the update we will get an increase in speed.

4 Set the 802.11n operating mode and channel width. If you do not have very old devices that do not support 802.11n, then you can try setting this operating mode in the router settings. As a rule, the default is automatic selection of the operating mode. For greater compatibility with different devices.

You can do this again in the settings of your router, which you can access according to the instructions. As a rule, these settings can always be found on the tab where the Wi-Fi network is configured. This settings item is usually called " Mode", or " Network mode". You need to select " 11n Only" (N Only), and save the settings. This is what it looks like on TP-LINK routers:

On the same page you can also change the channel width (Channel Width). You can try to put 40MHz.

Save the settings and reboot the router.

If after these settings you have problems connecting to Wi-Fi of some devices, then return everything back.

5 It is possible that your router settings have old WPA encryption method. Not only is it unsafe for protecting a wireless network in our time and is already very outdated, but it also tends to limit the speed.

You need to install WPA2-PSK encryption (you most likely already have it installed). You can set the correct security settings according to the instructions. Using D-Link, Tp-Link, ASUS as an example. And in the “Setting up a router” section on our website there are instructions for other devices.

6 The closer you are to the router, the stronger the signal and the higher the speed. Therefore, try to install the router like this (I will enter the location) so that there is a good signal throughout your home.

And if you have a large house and the router cannot penetrate the signal to distant rooms, then you can install. Or buy a more powerful router.

7 You can try again update router firmware. In new versions of the software, things are improved and finalized. Therefore, after the update, the speed on the Wi-Fi network may increase. We have instructions on our website for all popular manufacturers. I give a link to the instructions, and instructions.

8 Also, do not forget that the more devices are connected to the router, the lower the speed will be. Firstly, the router will simply divide the initial connection speed between all devices, and secondly, from the load that the devices will create on the router, it will reduce the speed even more.

Afterword

The best way to solve this problem is to buy a more powerful and expensive router. And even better, dual-band, so that you can use the Wi-Fi network at a frequency of 5 GHz and get good speed.

Well, if buying a new router is not part of your plans, then be sure to try the tips that I wrote about above. I think there will definitely be some result. Don't forget to share your results on increasing Wi-Fi speed in the comments.