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Tips to Enhance Your Broadband Speed

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

It is easy to enhance the speed of broadband connection using either software or hardware, it increases your data transfer speed and offers high speed connectivity.


(1)Remove unwanted applications that reduce the broadband speed

Few of the applications such as automatically updating antivirus software, Skype and other desktop widgets could make the broadband connection sluggish. Automatically starting applications on start up must be turned off. It could in turn boost up your speed.

(2) Broadband speed must be tested at regular intervals

You might be waiting for a long time to download a particular software or application. But regular checking of the speed helps you to notice the change in speed from time to time. Even a slight variation in speed in microseconds could affect the downloading capacity. You can get it right either by contacting the broadband service provider or removing any unwanted applications in your system that affects the speed of computer. There are much online software’s to evaluate the speed of broadband connection.

(3)Change your modem or router

You may be provided with a modem of specific type when you have signed up for a new broadband connection. If the speed of your internet connection is dropping currently, it is essential to replace modem or router with a new one. 3G modem always require modern modems with latest technology to provide an uninterrupted broadband connection. Antenna type modems are more suitable for 3G connection.

In addition router has to be setup with maximum security as there are chances of people leaching your connection. More they leach the connection will become more slower. Also password should not be obvious it must be strong so as no one cannot  login into your broadband account.

Tips to Boost your Broadband Speed

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

The speed of your wireless broadband may be a hit or a miss with so many reasons. You can increase the speed of your broadband by following some simple tips.

(1)Buy an Unlocked Modem

When you buy modems for a specific network it may be cheaper, but you have to use that modem for a life period or you will be tied to that network. It is essential to buy an unlocked modem that helps to choose your network or service provider as per your need. Choose a SIM card that fulfills your requirements, if you are a frequent traveler then choose a network that provides uninterrupted connection. In some places where there is lack of connection it will be filled by another provider in 3G network connections.  Telstra, Bigpond and 3 share their networks while Virgin media shares it network with Optus.

(2)Use A USB Cable

Connect your laptop with the USB cable provided instead of plugging the dongle straight into the system. This reduces the electrical interference and provides more reception of the signal. You can get extra bandwidth and high speed from this.

(3)Change Your APN
Different APNs (Access Point Names) are assigned by mobile networks to customers on monthly contracts. Improved Band width can be received by paying an extra amount on the regular contract. You can get every kilobit per second from your connection. Signing up a long term deal with the networks such as Vodafone, 3 or Telstra can provide you high speed access.

(4) Switch to Open DNS
According to Wireless and mobile expert Paul, the DNS servers used in Wireless broadband services “tend to be pretty patchy.” DNS could take a longer time or could result in web address failure. Instead of that open DNS (www.opendns.com) can be used if the there is a delay in website loading.