Tuning your home Broadband

Tuning your home Broadband

This article will go through some of the steps to help you better work from home. These steps will attempt to make the best of the internet connection that you have at home.

1. Carry out a speed test.

This will show you what speed you're actually getting. Carry out a few tests over several days and vary the times you carry out the test. We would suggest using https://www.speedtest.net/ To get more indepth steps see this article: Running a Speed test

2. Talk to your ISP.

If you have a problem with your connection, we suggest contacting your provider in the first instance. They should be able to help you work out what the cause is and how you might be able to fix it.

3. Some electrical devices can cause interference.

Halogen lamps, electrical dimmer switches, stereo or computer speakers, fairy lights, TVs and monitors and AC power cords have all been known to affect routers. Keep your router as far away as possible from other electrical devices as well as those which emit wireless signals such as cordless phones, baby monitors etc. Try to place your router on a table or shelf rather than on the floor and keep it switched on.

4. Get the latest router.

If you have an older router, or you have regular disconnections on your line, you may benefit from upgrading. Speak to your provider.

5. Use an etehrnet cable.

Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer directly to your router rather than using WiFi. An Ethernet cable is a computer networking cable which should give you a faster, more reliable connection.

These are just a few steps you can take at home to improve your internet connection at home. If you are having issues with any of the steps provided, please contact us and we will be happy to talk you through them.