It should be noted right away that the data transfer speed of a Wi-Fi connection will never match the provider's advertised speed. This is due to the principle of the wireless connection, which slows down the initial speed by 10% to 90%. This slowness depends on the frequency at which the router operates (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), its power, the distance from the connected device and the device itself. For example, with an initial 100 Mbit/s, your device connected in a far room may have 30-45 Mbit/s - this is quite normal.
Here we also look at the problem of much slower speeds than you are used to. Some of the most common causes of slower Internet speeds may include:
- technical fault in the router;
- restore factory settings;
- no password;
- obsolete controller;
- incorrect router settings;
- ISP failure;
- malfunction of the connected device.
Troubleshooting
As an ISP customer, you can always call a technician, who will certainly fix the problem, but in most cases you can solve the problem yourself. In addition, the technician is often not in a hurry to come right away, so I suggest doing the simple algorithm outlined in this material beforehand.
Checking for passwords
The reason is quite trivial, but it is still worth ruling out the possibility. An unpatched router can be accessed by neighbors, distributing speeds among users. Password-protected Wi-Fi is always marked with a padlock next to the signal indication. Sometimes the password can be lost due to a long period of disconnection from the network. Often other settings that affect proper operation are reset along with the password. How to set the password and view the settings will be described further.
In addition, the password may be too simple, such as 12345678 or similar - it should also be changed to a more complicated one.
To get to the router's control panel, you need to connect to Wi-Fi, open any browser and in the search field enter the IP address: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. You only need one of the two, but the exact address is listed on the router itself, as well as the username and password to enter the panel (usually username: admin; password: admin; but it can vary depending on the manufacturer). If the panel has opened, we move on. Here we can already set the network password, if there was none before. To do this, we go to the "Wireless Mode" tab. - "Wireless security" (or similar names). Here you can already set any password from 8 characters.
Attempting to connect from another device
The problem is not always with the router itself. Sometimes the connected device itself may be faulty. To see if this is the problem, try connecting from another computer or phone, and then check the speed. You can measure your data transfer speed with a special tester. The most popular is Speedtest: you can easily find it in your browser or download an application of the same name on any operating system.
Rebooting the router
The error can also occur in the router's software itself. The primary measure to prevent this possibility is to simply restart the ro uter by pressing the Reset or On/Off button on the device panel.
Change the channel you are using
One of the most common reasons for slower Internet is precisely because of working on a busy channel. A little earlier we wrote about
The importance of wireless data channels.
By default, routers set this channel automatically (from 1 to 14), but not all routers do it correctly. To determine the optimal channel, go to "Wireless Mode" - "Basic Wi-Fi settings" (or similar combinations), and then check the box "WDS wireless bridge mode", "WDS mode" or similar (the main thing is the presence of "WDS"). At the bottom you should see a report or a button to display it, showing the nearest routers and the channels on which they operate. Select the free or least busy channel. Then back check "WDS Mode" and in the "Channel" field change from "Auto" to the channel of your choice, then save the settings. It is better to check several channels at once. Keep in mind that channels may be loaded differently at different times, so it's a good idea to monitor the load for the first few days. For easier analysis, you can download an app to your phone. There are plenty of them in the app stores. The most popular one is
Wi-Fi Analyzer.
Firmware update
Firmware can also be updated through the router's control panel. Each manufacturer and model has different update algorithms, so it is best to consult the specific instructions along with the firmware for your case.
Looking for optimal settings
Here the situation, as with firmware, is all very individual. Settings are usually reset along with the password. It is also worth looking for the specific model of the router, which is listed on the device label. It is advisable to explore several options and test each of them. If the password has not been reset and you are not sure that the settings have been restored to factory settings, it is best not to touch anything.
Calling the internet provider
Finally, it's a good idea to simply call your ISP to get an update on the health of your internal lines. If none of the above recommendations help, and the ISP fails to detect the fault, the best solution in this case is to call a technician. Tinkering with the equipment yourself without experience and knowledge is not a good idea, as often the effect can only get worse.
Summary
As you can see, there are many ways to try and fix slow data transfer speeds between your router and mobile devices. However, it's also worth remembering that routers themselves become obsolete and can no longer keep up with the evolving technology used by the ISP, as well as newer devices.
If this is the case, you should think about replacing your router with a new one equipped with the latest standards and technology. Companies such as
Totolink,
D-link,
Mercusys,
TP-Link,
Tenda offer a wide range of home routers to suit all needs and capabilities.
You can find the best prices on routers from these brands and many others at
Batna24.com. If you need more information about these brands, you can post your question on our
FORUM or ask our representatives.
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