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<\/p>\nWI-FI users have access to several free features that can boost their network's speed. <\/p>\n
Sometimes Wi-Fi\u00a0connections slow down; this can happen for a variety of reasons. <\/p>\n
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Thankfully, there are many tools at users' disposal to enhance Wi-Fi speed. <\/p>\n
One of the best (and easiest) ways to smooth your connection, according to High-Speed Internet's blog, is to turn everything on and off.<\/p>\n
The first thing you want to do is unplug your modem or wireless gateway.<\/p>\n
Next, wait for around 30 seconds and then plug it back in. <\/p>\n
"This process allows the modem to clear out any glitches," High-Speed Internet wrote.<\/p>\n
"Your modem translates internet signals between your home network and your\u00a0internet provider," the blog continued. <\/p>\n
Typically, if your internet is lagging, a power cycle is the best place to start troubleshooting.<\/p>\n
You will also want to follow this process with your router. <\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n This is only necessary if you have a standalone wireless router. <\/p>\n "Like with the modem, a power cycle clears your router\u2019s memory and gives it a fresh start on tasks that were bogging it down before," High-Speed Internet wrote. <\/p>\n Like before, unplug your router, wait 30 seconds, and then power it back on. <\/p>\n Finally, turn off the Wi-Fi on all your wireless devices, wait a few seconds, and then turn your Wi-Fi back on.<\/p>\n "A power cycle might seem simplistic, but turning your home networking equipment off and on again can really give your network a boost," the blog stated.<\/p>\n "We recommend rebooting your equipment regularly\u2014at least once every few months," it continued. <\/p>\n "But keep in mind that doing this will leave you without internet for a few minutes, so plan to restart your equipment at a time when no one needs an internet connection."<\/p>\n It's also important to update your router regularly so it runs smoothly and also has the latest\u00a0security\u00a0software uploaded.<\/p>\n Generally, you need to find out your router\u2019s IP address and type that into a web browser to access an admin page.<\/p>\n Use your router's username and password to log in and access the\u00a0settings.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GIF-COMP-shoplifters-CrimeLDN.gif?strip=all&w=300&h=192&crop=1\"\/)
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