Slow connection? Here's a fix!
Slow connection is always a pain in the a**. If you are one of those people who knows that you have decent internet yet continuously seem to have connection problems at times, here are a few tips that may help!
First off, check your speed. Here are a variety of websites that can help you do just that:
www.speedtest.net
http://www.speed.io/index_en.html
http://www.bandwidthplace.com/
Apps downloadable from the appstores:
https://itunes.apple.com/my/app/spee...300704847?mt=8
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...peedtest&hl=en
If rebooting your router by turning it off and on again does not have any effect, here are some solutions:
1) If you're wireless happens to be slower then it should be try changing channels of your router.
To do this first you have to go to your router graphical user interface(GUI). Access this by opening up a browser (Safari/Firefox/Internet Explorer/Google Chrome/etc), then type in the router's ip address in the URL.url.PNG
if you have a D-Link router, you’ll type http://192.168.0.1; if you have a Linksys, you’d type http://192.168.1.1. The browser will prompt you to enter your user name and password. authentication.PNG
The default username and password for most routers is USERNAME: admin/administrator PASSWORD:admin/administrator. If not you can use this site to find the default username and password for your router. http://www.routerpasswords.com/
You should then see something like this linksys_hub.jpg d link router.jpg
The exact navigation through the GUI for each router is different, but once you find the router’s wireless options (usually under headings like “LAN” or “Network”), you should see a “wireless channel” option. Switch the channels between 1,6,11 and test whether one of these channels give out a better connection.wireless channel.jpg
2) Disable WMM support
Type in the router's ip address in the URL and find a page that has QoS settings. Usually under a tab named "Applications & Gaming" and then select the "QoS" sub-menu qos sub menu.png
What the actual fudge is WMM?
WMM is apparently an 802.11e feature that provides higher priority for "time-dependent" traffic, such as video or voice. In theory, this should make things like VoIP calls and video chat (e.g. Skype) perform better. However this usually slows down the connection.
3) Upgrade the router's firmware to the latest version
It might also be likely that your router firmware is out of date. To upgrade first type in the router's address in the URL again, then click on administration, then firmware upgrade. A page like this should then be seen upgrade-firmware.jpg
Then click choose file and select the firmware file you've downloaded, click start upgrade. DO NOT unplug your router or click anything else in the meantime; let the upgrade complete! After completion, wait a minute or so for your router to reboot.
4) Add some hardware
Changing the actual hardware that makes the wireless signal waft through your house is an easy way to strengthen a wireless signal throughout a larger area. While most routers come with omnidirectional antennae (meaning they broadcast signal in all directions), you can also invest in a single-directional antenna that should double the strength of your signal, but only in one direction. This is great if you must place your router by a wall, and you don’t want to waste resources transmitting half of the wireless signal through the wall or window. Single-directional antennae can cost anywhere from $20 to $120.
Wireless repeaters do a similar thing, basically just repeating the signal put out by your router and helping you cover more space with Wi-Fi. These also cost around $20 for a low-end repeater.
Another hardware-related change is if you have multiple rooms you need to cover with your signal, consider buying a hybrid Homeplug/ wireless router device. Homeplug technology uses the AV line in your house to transmit broadband signals to other rooms, and if you include a wireless router on the adapter, you’ll have a Wi-Fi signal right there in the room with you.
5) Change the DNS server of your connected wifi on your device to 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4
This is nicely explained and demonstrated here in this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi8O71NK05s
6) Optimise browser settings(for computer players)
First thing to do is to verify that you are running the latest version of Adobe Flash: http://clicky.me/flashcheck
Second we should ensure we are running the most up to date web browser. This ensures our computers are using the best browser rendering technologies, fortifies browser security, and uses all of the most compatible web features available.
FireFox - http://clicky.me/ffchecks
Google Chrome - http://clicky.me/chromecheck
Internet Explorer - http://clicky.me/iecheck
If your game is still slow then try these things:
Disable Hardware Acceleration
Some computers may not be compatible with Adobe's default hardware acceleration feature, specifically those computers that are a bit older in age. Disabling this feature can eliminate compatibility issues between Adobe Flash and your hardware or driver problems causing those issues.
Right click on the gameright click.jpg
Choose 'Settings
Select the 'Display' tab (bottom left of the modal window)modal window display.jpg
Deselect 'Enable Hardware Acceleration'advanced.jpg
Increase Local Storage Options
Next we should increase the amount of storage that the games are allowed to store on your computer. Because the games are extremely small files, the storage amount will not be much, This action can allow for easier communication to your computer if given more storage space.
Select the 'Local Storage' tab (middle icon, manilla folder with green arrow)storage.jpg
Shift the slider all the way to the rightslider.jpg
Now hit close and restart your browser to gain the added benefit and performance.
Clear Browser Cache
Keeping a clear browser cache will help your computer's performance overall. Everyone should adopt the practice of cleaning your browser's cache - like keeping your vehicle or living space tidy. To do this quickly and efficiently a software downloaded from the internet should be used.
I recommend this software http://clicky.me/ccleaner
once downloaded follow the simple on screen instructions to refresh your browser's cache, temporary internet files, and other junk that the program finds lying around for you.
Hope this helped!
This is all I can remember off the top of my head for now, I shall update this thread if I find more useful ways to improve your internet connections.
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