There are several things you should consider if you want to get your moneys worth when it comes to your broadband provider:
- Test your connection speed.
- Update your modem if it is more than 2 years old. Your ISP is likely to do this free of charge.
- Ask your ISP to check the configurations of your Modem so that the maximum allowed speed for uploads and downloads matches what your provider promised. You can check this on your own or ask them for assistance.
- Check your lines. The more interference, the higher the chance you are loosing speed. Make sure no connections are loose. Test your speed as close as possible to the origination of the outlet. You may also want to test the connection at the origination point outside your house. Sure the cable company should be doing this, but you will save yourself time and money by not getting them involved unless absolutely necessary. Not to mention you will savfe yourself a big headache.
- Consider using a software to automatically configure your network and windows settings. There are some free ones out there and others at affordable prices like Tweak-XP Pro.
- Install Google accelerator – Its a trusted source and has already saved me 59.2 minutes this month.
- Re-test your speed during the same peak time to see if your results improved.