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Each user often encounters Internet access problems, the so-called brakes. Quite often, the reason for this is factors that have appeared on our side and which you can fix yourself. Why the Internet slows down and how to fix it - we will talk about this later.

The reason for the brakes with the Internet

First you need to establish the possible cause of the so-called Internet brakes. First of all, go to the Internet speed measurement service and check it. About that, we have already told you in our previous articles. We recommend using several services in order to get more or less accurate information about your speed. Also, to check the actual speed of Internet access - start downloading a large file from . If the speed corresponds to the declared one, then the problem is possible with the computer, if the speed does not correspond to the declared one, then for this you need to check the connection.

It will help to roughly determine the problem - ping. If you know the address of your DNS server, then ping it, if not, then ping the address of the DNS servers of Google. To ping, open a command prompt and enter the following command:

ping -n 100 8.8.8.8

Thus, you will give a command to exchange packets with the specified remote device. If 100% is received, that is, all 100 packets, then everything is fine with the connection, the Internet speed itself is underestimated by the provider itself, or by your devices. If the packets are not transmitted in full and there are lost packets, then the cause of the brakes is a problem on the line.

Why does the Internet slow down on a laptop or computer

The most common cause of a problem with Internet access on a laptop is a problem with Wi-Fi access, we will describe the solution to the problem below.

Why video slows down on the Internet at normal speed

Perhaps the cause of problems with video playback on the Internet is due to the fact that your computer is not powerful enough and does not have enough resources to play videos normally. Most often this happens when you want to watch a high resolution video in HD format (720p or 1080p). If your computer has weak parameters, then in this case it needs to be upgraded.

Why does the Internet slow down in the evening

The Internet can most often slow down in the evening, when a large number of users access the Internet and at the same time the lines and the Internet channel cannot withstand such a load, then the overall speed of users begins to fall. The problem can be solved only by a collective application of users, so that the provider either increases its external speed of the Internet channel (if this is the reason), or extends an additional line to the “problem area”.

Why does the Internet slow down through a router

An equally common problem with Internet brakes is a router. To determine whether the router is the cause of low speed and freezes, for this you need to measure the speed of the Internet when connecting through it, and then connect the network cable directly to your computer or laptop. If the speed is normal without a router, then the reason is in it.

Check all your devices that are connected to the router, it is possible that one of your family members is downloading something from the Internet.

Why does the Internet slow down through Wi-Fi

Another cause of problems with the Internet is the Wi-Fi network itself. That is, there may be a Wi-Fi device on the network with exactly the same name as yours, or the Wi-Fi channel you are working on is overloaded. In this case, it is recommended to rename your Wi-Fi network and install a different communication channel.

The Internet on your mobile is more vulnerable to external conditions than laptops and computers. The signal largely depends on 2G and 3G coverage areas, Wi-Fi points, the power of broadcasters, weather conditions and your personal karma. Very often, mobile Internet slows down or even disappears at the most inopportune time. Unfortunate coincidence or should you have a serious talk with your mobile operator?

Let's figure it out!

The main reasons why your Internet may slow down or disappear:

1. Mobile traffic is over, the speed will be reduced until the end of the day.

If you are an active user of the mobile Internet, you have already encountered a similar nuisance.
What to do? There are several options: switch to expensive unlimited tariffs, buy more traffic. In general, the solution in this case is simple - pay money and command speed.

2. Weak Wi-Fi connection signal. You are far from the router or there are too many people using the channel.

What to do? Stop surfing the Internet under the windows of the institution, go inside and order something. And you will be blessed with Wi-Fi.

3. Weak cellular network signal - does not catch 2g / 3g network. Now the 3G coverage of mobile operators is quite small - Kyiv and several other regional centers (Kharkov, Odessa, Lvov, Dnepropetrovsk, etc.).
What to do? Get out of the forest and move to those areas where there is definitely a good signal. For those who are especially patient and stubborn - stock up on groceries and wait until ubiquitous 3G coverage appears in Ukraine.

4. Too many applications. When you close an app, it stays in the background for faster access the next time you access it. Everything would be fine, but some applications also load your Internet channel and eat RAM.
Therefore, use programs that will shut down applications and delete temporary files. For Android - Du Speed Booster, Advanced Task Manager/Killer. IOS closes and freezes background apps on its own. And in general, remove unnecessary applications. They may conflict with each other.

5. The browser "eats too much RAM." As with apps, you may have installed too many widgets and extensions.
What to do? Remove extensions one by one and find the "saboteur". Or just remove all unnecessary extensions. And the browser will load faster.
Also try changing your browser.

6. Any operational errors, viruses or glitches. If the previous methods did not help, you may have picked up some kind of virus or glitch.
What to do? Take it to a service center or a specialist, they will help you.

7. You were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Let's say you're trying to get online at lunchtime. In the mall. Sitting in the food court area. It's not like the mobile Internet, here even Wi-Fi is hidden and does not shine.
What to do? Remember that you just have to find a slightly less densely populated room. In general, get out of crowded places and pick up a signal.

Mobile traffic volumes are growing faster than operators have time to build networks.

Mobile traffic is generally consumed very unevenly. If you can reply to a message or check a map on the run, then watching a video or working with applications is much more convenient in a relaxed sitting state. On average, 70 to 80% of mobile traffic is generated indoors.

2 magical ways to get internet speed back
(in addition to the above)

1. Turn off your internet connection and then turn it back on. Doesn't help - restart your phone. This magical procedure has a calming effect on the body and really helps in some cases. If it doesn't help, breathe a sigh of relief - you did everything you could. The problem is not with you, but with technology or the injustice of the world.

2. Go to and check the speed of the Internet using the mobile version of the SpeedTest service. You will immediately understand where the problem is - no connection, problems in the network or inside your phone. If you are not satisfied with the speed obtained from the test, contact your ISP and ask for help or demand an explanation.
I wish you stable mobile Internet and good mood.

Tired of wasting time loading pages? Want to speed up your internet connection? We will tell you how to forget about buffering videos and constantly loading photos forever. Read and follow the instructions!

Steps

Browser optimization

Remove unnecessary plugins. Disable themes, skins, and other advanced graphical browser options for a faster browsing experience.

To uninstall plugins in the Firefox browser, go to Settings > Plugins and disable unnecessary plugins (or press Ctrl + Shift + A).
To disable plugins in the Google Chrome browser, open the menu option Settings > Extensions and remove unnecessary plugins. Reload your browser.
To disable add-ons and plug-ins in Internet Explorer, open Settings > Add-ons. Reload your browser.

Close unnecessary tabs. Then the Internet will work faster. Do not keep many tabs open, it slows down the loading of new pages.

Allow the download and storage of cookies and cache files on the disk. This will allow some information to be stored on your computer. Therefore, some pages will load faster. You can add frequently visited sites to the list of exceptions, that is, sites that are allowed to store cookies and cache on your disk. Changing cookie and cache settings:
- In Firefox browser, open Settings > Advanced > privacy.
- In Internet Explorer, open Tools (or gear icon) > Internet Options > Privacy (or History). Uncheck the option to delete history on exit, if there is such an option. Click on the button Delete... and check the box next to Save data from frequently visited sites. Or open the option Additionally and specify the settings for accepting cookies (Accept).
- In the Chrome browser, open the menu in the upper right corner, click Settings. Then find the Personal Information field on the Settings page. open Content settings.
Optimization of the router / modem
1. Change the channel on your router. Your router may be using the same channels as your neighbor's. Therefore it works slowly. To find out for sure, download and install the inSSIDer program. It scans for available wireless networks in your area and the channels through which they transmit data.
  - Find your internet connection in the list. Look at the channel name. Compare it to other networks. Write down which channels are overloaded. Now you need to change your channel.
  - Change the data channel. Go to the IP address of your router or modem in a browser. Find the data link option in the settings. Select another available channel from the options provided.
2. Move the router to another location, such as another room. The ideal position is in the room with the computer. The signal of the router may be interfered with by a wall, cabinet, or other object located between the router and the computer.
  
  If you are using a wireless router (router), make sure that it does not interfere with the wireless phone or wireless camera. Place such items as far away from the router as possible.
  
  Use an Ethernet cable. The Internet will be faster because when using a wireless connection, the signal may be poor or slow to reach your computer. Plug one end of the cable into your router and the other end into a network port on your laptop or computer.
  
  Update your router. Older routers may not be powerful enough. Your router may not be powerful enough to provide high speeds.
Optimize the Internet

Optimize your computer
- Don't forget to scan your hard drive for viruses and malware.
- Check the internet usage report provided by your ISP. Remember that there is a big difference between KB (kilobytes) and KB (kilobits). There are only 1024 bytes in 1 KB, but there are 8192 bits in it.
- You should have two antiviruses - for computer scanning and for web security.
- Call someone who knows about computers.
Warnings
- If your computer is infected with viruses, before you do anything, you need to cure your computer.
- Before downloading a program, including an antivirus one, read about it on the Internet. Read about it on the forums. Some programs not only do not help, but also harm your computer by infecting it with viruses and installing unnecessary malware that slows down the system.
- Do not run more than one computer scan at a time. They will interfere with each other.
- Take speed measurements several days in a row at different times of the day. Then extract the average internet speed values. This is the most stable value.
- Do not close all programs and processes in a row. Some of them cannot be closed, they are necessary for the stable operation of the system.
- Do not try to download various programs to "speed up the speed of the Internet connection." In fact, they do not accelerate anything. Such programs can only harm your computer.

Modern data transfer technologies are so advanced that everyone has long been accustomed to transmitting various digital information via an Internet connection. We communicate with friends using video and audio calls, send and download huge files, watch videos directly from website pages, play various online games or even surf the net. To perform such operations, a wide communication channel is often required, i.e., a high speed of the Internet.

Unfortunately, even the most advanced technologies fail from time to time. One of the most annoying problems that users of the global network have to face is the slow Internet. Why might this be happening? In fact, there are a lot of reasons why the connection starts to work poorly. Consider the most common of them.

Before proceeding with any programmatic actions, you need to make sure that the poorly functioning Internet is not caused by a hardware failure. If this is the situation in your case, the first thing you need to do is follow these simple steps:

If none of the above options apply to you, then the problem is most likely in the software.

Checking the system settings of the Internet connection

The reason why the Internet began to work poorly may be incorrect system settings. Often the reason for this is a slow proxy server through which the computer tries to access the network. To check this, you need to do the following (for example, Windows 7, 8):

If after that the Internet began to work faster, then it is clear why the braking occurred. A proxy server is a server through which a computer tries to access the network, i.e. traffic does not pass directly from the site to the user, but through intermediary connections. If the proxy is currently working poorly, then the connection speed, as a result, will also be low.

What to do if it didn't help? Fortunately, we have a few more options in store why the Internet has become slow. Let's consider them.

Traffic leak

The options for solving problems listed above are the simplest and most obvious. The bulk of the reasons why a network connection starts to work very slowly lies in traffic leakage. This means that your communication channel is used by third-party programs or even other users. Let's figure out what to do in such situations.

The communication channel is clogged due to the fault of the programs

There are a huge number of malicious (yes, and not malicious) programs that can download something in the background, i.e. without the knowledge of the user. And this can be verified. Applications that can track the actions of other programs on the network will come to the rescue. One of these is Networx.

With the help of this convenient and very simple program, you can not only measure the current speed of the Internet, but also view information about the current state of the communication channel. Networx shows in detail what programs are currently running on the network, and what speed they consume. To get this information, you need to do the following:

If you see a program using Networx that consumes a lot of traffic, just end it. Make it simple. Select the desired application, right-click on its name and select "End Application":

It also happens that it is simply impossible to complete the application. This usually happens in the case of virus programs that block themselves. In such situations, there is nothing left to do, except to install an antivirus and completely scan the system.

Another reason why the Internet suddenly began to work very slowly is updating the antivirus or operating system. As you know, an antivirus program or system can be updated without any warning. In the first case, the slow connection speed passes quickly, because the antivirus usually downloads small files. Things are different with updating the operating system - it can download rather bulky data, which is why the Internet will be very slow for a long time.

To test this, do the following:

Go back to Control Panel.
Find the "System and Security" section and go to it.
Next, go to the "Windows Update" section.
Here you will see if the system is currently being updated.
If you see a picture similar to what is shown in the figure above, you just have to wait until the system downloads the updates completely or interrupt the process (if you really need high-quality Internet at the moment).

The slow speed of Internet access can often be due to the fact that the traffic goes to the communication devices of other users in the local network. Let's consider a similar situation.

Low speed due to user actions in the local network

If you are currently, for example, in an office where all computers are connected to a local network, then the fault of the slow Internet is most likely the actions of your employees. They may be downloading some files at the moment, which will affect the speed of the Internet on all computers on the network.

If you use Wi-Fi, then the traffic may go to the side for the reason that someone knows the password for your wireless network and is simply using it at the moment. This can be checked, however, this will require the presence of certain skills in working with Wi-Fi routers.

Consider the situation with the TP-Link Wi-Fi router. First you need to go to the web interface of the device. To do this, in any browser, open the address - "192.168.0.1" or "192.168.1.1". If the router settings have not been changed by the user, then a small form will open for you to enter your login and password. Each router has different settings. In our case, this is the login admin and the password is also admin.

After entering the data in the form and clicking OK, we will get to the device web interface:

Here we need to get information about users currently connected to the Wi-Fi network. In our case, you need to open the “Wireless Mode” item in the right menu, and then select “Wireless Mode Statistics”.

Here is the information we need. We see that at the moment 4 devices are connected to the router, 3 of which are some other users.

Thus, we can conclude that now your Internet is being used on other computers. Perhaps they are the reason for the low speed of network access from your PC. In this case, you need to change the password from the Wi-Fi network.

In contact with

If you have problems with the speed of the Internet browser, then you need to read this post.

problems on the line connecting the user with the provider, or breakdown of network equipment;
low computer performance;
malfunctions in the browser itself.

If the tips to speed up the loading of sites do not help, you will have to contact the technical support of the provider. But first you need to determine the cause of the malfunction.

Internet browser works slowly, pages open for a long time

Slow browser speed is a consequence of the following network connection problems:

problems on the provider's side - in this case, the user will not be able to do anything;
interference on the line associated, for example, with bad weather;
if you are using a wireless modem from a mobile operator, the connection may be slowing down due to the congestion of the channel due to the large number of users - this problem occurs in the evenings;
too active use of the connection;
low rate rate.

Channel Release

Your computer is connected to the ISP by a network of cables carrying pieces of information - packets. For the speed to be high, the packets sent and received by the browser must freely pass through the channel provided to you.

If other programs use the channel in parallel, the channel becomes clogged, and there is no room for loading pages.

So the first thing you need to do is:

disable torrent clients and other programs for downloading files;
disable applications for watching TV and listening to music online;
stop software updates - often like to update, for example, Steam, antiviruses and Windows itself;
disconnect other users - laptops, tablets and smartphones connected via Wi-Fi, set-top box for IP-TV, etc.;
reboot the modem or router - this will disable the "extra" connections.

Do you have a problem?

It is also worth checking if the site is working normally - perhaps the problem is not with you at all. For this, different methods are used:

Hardware setup

If you are connecting to the Internet via a 3G, 4G or xDSL modem, you should check your network equipment settings.

xDSL modem or router:

reboot the device;
go to the settings by entering 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.10.1 in the address bar;
check the connection status and compliance with the actual rate of the tariff - this data is located in the main menu of the device or in the WAN section;
check the connection settings using the instructions for your equipment model.

3G/4G modem:

disconnect the device from the USB port and connect again;
restart the modem software;
update the modem driver.

What to do if everything is in order on the part of the sites and the provider, the channel is free, but the sites take a long time to load?

Increasing PC performance

The lack of hardware resources affects all aspects of working with a computer - all programs slow down, the Internet starts to work slowly, and the browser takes a long time to open pages.

press the key combination Ctrl + Alt + Delete, in the menu that opens, click on the "Task Manager" button - you can also do this through the context menu, opened by right-clicking on the taskbar;
go to the "Performance" section (in Windows 10 - "Performance");
we look at the percentage of CPU and memory usage - if it exceeds 80%, then there are not enough resources.

The problem is fixed either by closing unnecessary tasks or by upgrading the computer.

Choosing a browser for a weak PC

If there are not enough resources, choose an undemanding browser according to your needs:

Internet Explorer / Microsoft Edge - requires the least resources, but cannot boast of rich functionality;
Mozilla Firefox is ideal;
Opera - more demanding, but has an Opera Turbo mode that speeds up work on a slow connection;
Google Chrome / Yandex.Browser are the most resource-intensive options.

If you are using little-known software (for example, Amigo from Mail.ru), delete it immediately.

Disk Cleanup

The browser saves temporary files to the system drive, and if there is not enough space on it, the Internet may slow down. To free up space, use:

program Ccleaner - removes unnecessary files and unnecessary entries in the registry;
standard cleaning tools - "Add or Remove Programs" in the control panel and "Disk Cleanup" in the properties of the system drive.

Defragmentation is the process of optimizing free disk space, rearranging clean clusters on a hard drive. This must be done at least once a month; if programs and files are written and deleted often, then defragmentation should be done more often - so the disk will work faster.

The required tool is located in the properties of the disk. Go to the "Service" section of the properties of the C: drive and run the defragmentation.

Cleaning and setting up the browser

Whatever browser you use, you need to constantly monitor it so that it does not clog. You need:

clean history;
clear cache (temporary files) and cookies;
delete unnecessary bookmarks;
do not install unnecessary plugins and extensions.

As a rule, all temporary files are deleted after the program is closed. Therefore, for timely cleaning, you just need not keep the program constantly running.

Management of all modern browsers is more or less standard, so it is difficult to get confused in the settings. To remove extra plugins:

go to the settings through the main menu (opens with the corresponding button on the taskbar);
go to the "Add-ons", "Plugins" or "Extensions" section;
remove the excess - in most cases it is enough to leave only AdBlock.

You can also clear the cache through the settings:

Chrome and Yandex.Browser: "Options" - "Advanced" - "Delete data";
IE: "Internet Options" - "Delete browsing history", check the box "Delete history on exit";
Firefox: "Settings" - "Advanced" - "Network" - "Cached content" - "Clear now";
Opera: "Settings" - "Delete personal data".

If the above tips do not help speed up page loading, call the wizard for a more thorough diagnosis and repair of your computer.