How to make your Wi-Fi faster – secret code to increase internet speed
PEOPLE access their Wi-Fi everyday, but few know about a hidden code that can help speed up their internet connection.
The code is determined by your broadband provider, and can be used to access a little-known menu of router and network settings.
To access this router admin menu, all folks have to do is type their broadband company's code into their web browser.
If you're connected to your Sky Broadband, then simply follow these steps:
- In a browser address bar, go to 192.168.0.1
- Select Wireless or Wi-Fi.
- Enter the default username which is 'admin'
- And depending on which hub you have, the password is 'sky' or the Wi-Fi password on the back of your hub.
The code for Virgin Media router owners is the same: 192.168.0.1
But the code can vary depending on what Wi-Fi box you own.
For example, the address bar code for BT Broadband customers is: 192.168.1.254.
If you're unsure what your router admin code is, you can quickly Google it or ring up your provider and ask.
What are the perks?
Once you've punched the numbers into a web browser, you can tweak your Wi-Fi settings to boost your broadband speeds and connection reach.
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Simply resetting a router can speed up the internet, just like restarting a computer can suddenly fix any tech woes you were experiencing.
Rebooting your wireless router can ease internet connection problems and boost your speeds.
But there are some other pro tips you can try.
Some routers have entertainment settings that prioritise bandwidth while you play video games or stream content.
This is less effective when multiple users share a Wi-Fi connection, so users can try turning off the entertainment settings.
Wi-Fi customers can also try switching their router from a standard 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi channel to a 5 GHz channel to boost internet speeds.
Resetting the Request to Send (RTS) thresholds on your router could help improve Wi-Fi performance if you're on a crowded network.
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