According to studies, 7% of Americans lack access to reliable broadband.
Have you noticed your internet slowing down or other technical problems in your business? If this is a common problem, there are things you can do to get faster internet for your business.
Keep reading for five tips on how to get faster internet:
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Get More Bandwidth (Bandwidth = speed)
First and foremost, the easiest way to improve the speeds of your business’s wireless signal is by buying more bandwidth from your ISP. Bandwidth is essentially the ‘speed’ that data gets when using an Internet connection.
The main reason why people experience slowdowns and errors is that they don’t have enough bandwidth to handle all their employees inside or outside of the office.
Most people experience internet slowdowns and errors daily, and it costs companies large sums of money every year due to employees having to waste time waiting for applications or files to download or upload properly.
Change Your Wireless Channel
Most routers have channels that you can switch between. If your router is one of them, consider changing them as some may be broadcasting over the same channel as one another.
If you want faster Internet for your business’s wireless signals, try switching which channels your devices use. It could make all the difference!
Upgrade Your Router Or Modem
Upgrading your router or modem is an important step in the process of getting faster wireless internet for your business.
Upgrading from a 10mbps up to a 100mbps device can more than double the speeds you’re currently experiencing. If you have a cable Internet connection, you must be using a DOCSIS 3 device to get fast speeds.
Upgrade Your Wireless Access Point(s) And/or Antennas
Most companies experience poor signal strength and low speed because they don’t have enough bandwidth. However, there are other reasons why people do not receive good signals, even when they buy bandwidth from their ISP.
You may need to upgrade your wireless access points (WAPs) with stronger antennas or replace your existing ones with newer models.
Upgrading your WAP can more than double the signal strength you already have. And while it isn’t always necessary to upgrade both your router and antenna(s), it may be worth looking into.
Server Room Adjustments
As the owner, it may be in your best interest to look into having a server room design. This is especially true if you find yourself buying more bandwidth because of in-house IT employees who are working remotely.
Consider adding server room cooling units to avoid your IT equipment getting too hot. This is one of the biggest server room problems that you’ll face.
Use A Directional Antenna
If getting a new router or modem won’t help you at all then there is one last step you can take to try and boost Wi-Fi speeds across your office. Get a directional antenna.
A directional antenna sends out a wireless signal in just one direction – so if you are having trouble boosting signals throughout large buildings, this may be the option for you.
When all else fails, get a directional antenna to ensure your wireless signal is receiving the best it can be.
How to Get Faster Internet
We’ve covered a lot of ground in this blog. If you’re experiencing problems with your internet, or it’s just not as fast as you want it to be, don’t worry. These steps can help teach you how to get faster internet starting today.
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