Internet connection problems? Here are 5 things to consider

by HN Porter of tech4today.net

1. Replace your modem

If the ADSL modem becomes faulty or is not set up correctly you may not receive a quality Internet connection or be able to connect at all.

If your modem is more than 2 years old it is running on older technology. The processors and chips are based on older designs. The newer technology often runs faster and more efficiently. This will minimize the number of connection drop-outs and lost/dropped data packets. Another thing to consider is the quality of your modem. Many homes and businesses dismiss the importance of the ADSL modem. They often go for the cheapest modem on the retail shelf or rush for the “FREE MODEM WITH CONNECTION” Internet service provider deal. The free modem that is included is usually what is referred to as "cheap Chinese junk". It’s free for a reason as the quality is less than that of a regular brand.

2. Check Your Telephone Service Line Quality.

Many customers ignore the fact that their line has interference and noise such as crackles, static and occasional cross lines. All these circumstances will interfere with the quality of your Internet service connection that could lead to a lower connection speed or dropouts of your Internet service connection.

3. Change to a plan without speed shaping.

Shaping is the technical term used for slowing the speed of your connection when you reach your total data allowance for the period in which it has been allocated. If you exceed your download limit, your connection speed will be "shaped" to a slower speed. 

4. WIFI connection(Range and Speed)

The WIFI range depends on a couple of factors:

Modem WIFI type

Physical boundaries such as walls

Interference from other radio devices at the premises. 

TeleMates modems use WIRELESS N Technology. Wireless N technology has a range of up to 60 metres and a connection internet speed of up to 300mbps. If you are using any other type you WIRELESS technology you will find the distance the WIFI can travel is shorter and the connection speed will be slower.

5. Avoid lower priced cable internet or phone service providers that dont give good service

A cheap provider will attract a lot of customers to connect to their Internet service. The type of customer this cheaper service provider attracts is commonly “network hogs” who download high volumes of music and movie files illegally. This type of customer accesses a lot of Internet service data whilst they are downloading from the Internet.

Sources: DOCPLAYER