Do you think the broadband speed in your business could be a little better? If you have noticed that it takes a while to send an email or open a webpage, it might be a good idea to look into how you can improve your broadband speed. Here are some practical tips to help you do so.
Try a Speed Test
The first thing you should always do when trying to improve your broadband speed is to run a speed test. With the use of a broadband speed checker, you will instantly get a report that will tell you how fast or slow your system might be running.
After all, you might have some idea that your broadband is a little slow, but without a speed test, you don’t know the true extent of it. You might discover that your broadband is far slower than you ever thought it would be. If this is the case, it might be time to consider fully upgrading your system rather than making a few material changes.
Upgrade and Update
Using outdated tech and software will never deliver the speeds that you need. You need to check the status of these items to make sure that they are able to perform how you expect. If they are unable to cope with your demands, they are obviously never going to be able to give you the performance that you expect from them.
Start with the router itself. How long have you had it for? There might be a newer version available on the market that will be able to deliver the performance that you expect. Speak to your broadband provider about acquiring this newer model of router and put it to work. Ensure that it is away from devices that could potentially interfere with it, and make sure that it is on a shelf or a table rather than the floor.
Password Protect
Is your broadband password protected? If not, why not? Having an unprotected router means that anyone could log on and try to use your internet. The more devices connected to your Wi-Fi, the slower it will become. It can also prove to be a real security risk if anyone is able to get onto your network.
If you have a lot of visitors to your business but don’t want to compromise your company’s broadband, consider setting up a guest network. This will allow them to join Wi-Fi provided by your company without slowing down your own network or compromising your system.
Adopt a Mesh
Adopting a mesh network could be a great way to improve your broadband speed. These work by placing booster units around your business to help give a stabler Wi-Fi network with coverage across your entire office. This can help to eliminate areas where there might have otherwise been a deadspot or patchy coverage within the office.
This is also a great option for offices that have a lot of devices that need to be connected to the network. Each booster in a mesh network has its own Wi-Fi signal. You can connect multiple devices to them without having to worry about the typical drain we see from too many devices on the one network. If you want to improve your broadband speed without too many chances overall, this could be one way for you to do so.
Wires, not Wi-Fi
It is not always possible, but you might wish to consider opting for wires rather than Wi-Fi. If you have desktops rather than laptops, and other devices like printers or scanners, try to connect them to your network using ethernet connections. It might not be the most visually appealing option and can give you a mess of wires to deal with, but it can help to free up some of your bandwidth.
An ethernet cable can transfer data much faster than a Wi-Fi connection as it does not have to encrypt it first. It also won’t receive as much interference as a device connected via Wi-Fi. If you have stabler devices that will not have to be moved around much, this is a very workable and practical option.
Upgrade Your Connection
Finally, you can also potentially upgrade your connection to one of a higher speed. Though doing so will come at a greater cost, it might be the only practical option open to you if your current broadband connection is overwhelmed.
Get in touch with Omnitel today. Our experts will be able to assess your current system and make suitable recommendations to help improve your broadband speed today. Whether you need to introduce a mesh system or upgrade to one with a higher capacity, our team will be able to deliver the right measures to help improve the speed of your business’s broadband.
