Slow internet connection - suggested solutions

Who does not know this and is annoyed by a slow internet connection. If the websites open slowly or the desired download takes what feels like an eternity, there can be many reasons. To fix the problem, you should first try to find the cause yourself. Here we are going to share some solutions to help you get internet connection speed back up quickly.

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1 Slow internet connection

2 Check cable - Reboot router

3 Delete cookies in the browser

4 Get a second opinion

5 Windows network drivers

6 Internet speed test

Slow internet connection

There are certainly numerous examples that could be included here to describe a slow internet connection. Here are just a few to illustrate: You are sitting comfortably on the couch and you want to watch a movie on Netflix , you start the movie but the playback is unsuccessful. Or they would like to download a file on the computer and need what feels like an eternity for this. Many of us are familiar with these unsatisfactory situations.

The question now is what can be changed quickly in this situation. Of course, the first thought is that the Internet provider has a problem, but the origin of this problem can also lie with you. Before you spend minutes in the customer support phone queue at your provider, you can try to fix the problem yourself.


 

Check cable - restart router

The first thing you should do is check all the cables on your computer. A new cable can often work wonders. Not only the cables on the computer, but also on the router should be checked.
Try connecting the cables to a different port and reboot the router. Another option is to unplug your router for 10 seconds and then restart it.

Slow internet connection - suggested solutions

Delete cookies in the browser

If you have the problem of slow internet when using your computer, then delete the cookies and the temporary files (offline cache). Over time, a lot of data accumulates and slows down the system.

Get a second opinion

Test your Internet connection with a different browser to ensure that the problem is not with the browser.

In addition, check your firewall, your Internet security or antivirus program, as these can also affect the speed of your Internet traffic. Disable the protection software for a moment and check the connection again.

Windows network driver

Another cause can also be a faulty network card. So check the driver as well. Load the current driver and save it on your computer.
Open the Control Panel and click on Device Manager. You can also type Device Manager in the Windows 10 search bar.
Right-click on your network card and select "Update driver" from the menu. Let the computer search for the driver as well.

Internet speed test

Do a speed test. Test your internet speed online. There are many providers on the Internet who can test the speed of the Internet connection.

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