您已经为高速互联网连接付费，并且您有权获得不错的连接速度。但是，问题可能出在您的家庭网络上，因此您的ISP无法解决此问题。但是，如果您使用的是低速计划，仍然有几种方法可以提高您的互联网速度(increase your internet speed)。
在本指南中，我们将向您展示如何提高Wi-Fi速度。在我们开始工作之前，请检查问题是否是特定于设备的。如果仅在您的一台设备上Wi-Fi速度较慢，则问题可能出在您的设备而不是网络上。如果所有设备的Wi-Fi速度都很慢，请尝试以下修复。(Wi-Fi)
此外，我们制作了一个简短的视频，介绍了一些其他原因并修复了网速缓慢的问题，因此请务必在我们的 YouTube 频道上查看：
您是否(Did)尝试将其关闭(Off)再(Again)打开？
大多数现代路由器不需要定期重启。无论如何，如果您的Wi-Fi速度已经减慢到爬行的程度，重新启动可能会让路由器有机会冷却下来并重新开始。这就是为什么这是您应该尝试提高家庭网络Wi-Fi速度的第一个解决方案。
一些路由器带有内置的重启调度程序。另外，Tomato和DD-WRT都允许您设置自动重启。安排在半夜重新启动，这样您的互联网连接就不会在白天中断。
使用服务质量
带宽(Bandwidth)密集型活动可能会降低您的 Wi-Fi 速度。例如，您是否尝试过下载 Windows 10 ISO(download the Windows 10 ISO)或任何其他大文件？
当下载运行(the download is running)时，它会为其他任务留下更少的带宽，从而有效地降低您的 Wi-Fi 速度。通常，可能是其他网络用户正在运行一些带宽繁重的任务。与您的兄弟姐妹或室友核实他们是否正在播放 Netflix(streaming Netflix)或游戏。
如果是这样，您不必为获得不错的 Wi-Fi 速度而受他们的摆布。您可以选择从路由器的固件启用服务(Service)质量(Quality)( QoS )并优先考虑网络流量。
如果您网络上的某人经常下载电影，从而节省了您很少的带宽，请转到路由器的固件并设置QoS。大多数路由器在高级设置下都有QoS，但有些路由器可能使用不同的名称。
例如，TP-Link 将其称为带宽控制(Bandwidth Control)，您可以在其中添加控制规则(Controlling Rules)。这本质上是QoS，但名称不同。
扫描后台程序网络使用情况(Background Programs Network Usage)
如果您认为其他用户没有占用您的任何 Wi-Fi 带宽，请查看您的 PC 上是否有任何程序在后台运行。许多程序经常检查更新或执行其他面向网络的任务。
打开任务管理器(Task Manager)并切换到进程(Processes)选项卡。检查网络(Network)列并查找占用了意外带宽量的进程。停止(Stop)这些进程，看看Wi-Fi速度是否有所提高。
当然，还有更多方法可以检查哪些程序正在使用您的带宽(ways to check which programs are using your bandwidth)。
更改路由器的位置
路由器的位置对您的 Wi-Fi 网络性能起着重要作用。当您购买路由器时，您可能会将其设置在您找到离办公桌最近的电源插座的任何地方。但是，如果您的 Wi-Fi 速度较慢，定位路由器需要额外考虑。
根据经验，请始终将路由器放在高处并在家中的中央。Wi-Fi 信号是向四面八方广播的，所以把路由器藏在角落里是没有意义的。更糟糕的是把路由器放在离地面更近的地方。相反，请将路由器放置在更靠近天花板的位置，以尽量减少来自家庭物体的干扰并扩大路由器的范围。
如果您的家相当大，请考虑购买天线或电力线适配器(powerline adapters)。然而，最近，家庭用户建立网状网络(mesh networks)而不是电力线适配器或接入点变得越来越普遍。
您还可以使用旧路由器作为中继器来扩展Wi-Fi范围。在TP-Link路由器上，您可以从Advanced > Operation Mode更改您的路由器设置以使其用作接入点(Access Point)。
更改您的路由器频段
如果您像大多数用户一样，您将路由器拆箱，安装它，然后再也不回头。这意味着您可能没有注意到您可以选择更改路由器的广播频段。除非您拥有一台古老的路由器，否则您可以选择 2.4GHz 和 5GHz 信道。
大多数家用电子产品使用 2.4GHz 频谱，这会导致大量拥挤。例如，您的微波炉(Microwave)以 2.45GHz 的频率运行。路由器上的 2.4GHz 频道在 2.412GHz 和 2.472GHz 之间广播，这意味着微波炉(Microwave)可能会中断您的连接。
不过，它不仅仅是微波炉。从无绳电话到其他 Wi-Fi 路由器，甚至您的圣诞(Christmas)灯饰，一切都可能干扰 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 频段。
这种干扰会导致您的 Wi-Fi 速度变慢。如果您的路由器具有 5GHz 频段，请进行切换以查看它是否会提高您的 Wi-Fi 速度。如果您有仅 2.4GHz 的路由器，请尝试下一个修复。
切换到其他频道
几乎每家都有 Wi-Fi 网络。这意味着无论您喜不喜欢，您的邻居都在共享您的信号空间。在周围有大量路由器的拥挤社区中，拥挤的频道尤其是一个问题。
然而，拥挤的频道大多是 2.4GHz 的现象。如果您的路由器只能广播或接收 2.4GHz 信号，这可能是个问题，因为您的路由器只有 14 个传输通道。
如果您的路由器使用 2.4GHz 频段，请将频道更改为(Change the channel)1、6 或 11。它们是您最好的选择，因为它们不重叠。如果您的路由器可以广播 5GHz 无线信号，您就有更多频道可供选择。
(Channel)如果您的路由器使用 5GHz 频段，则无需花费大量时间进行频道选择。除了DFS（动态频率选择(Dynamic Frequency Selection)）之外，5GHz 频段上的任何频道都应该可以正常工作。
更新路由器固件
许多较新的路由器会自动更新。如果你没有，那么值得你花时间去更新页面看看是否有更新。
固件更新可能不会对您的 Wi-Fi 速度产生巨大影响。但是，如果您有一段时间没有运行更新，更新后您的 Wi-Fi 速度可能会显着提高。此外，如果制造商推出了安全更新，您还可以让您的路由器更加安全。
您甚至可以选择刷写自定义固件，例如DD-WRT或Tomato。访问DD-WRT或Tomato的网站并搜索您的路由器型号。下载(Download).bin文件并查找名为“固件升级(Firmware Upgrade)”或类似内容的部分。浏览.bin文件并升级。
新路由器
如果这些修复都不能增加您家庭网络上缓慢的 Wi-Fi(Wi-Fi)速度，那么现在是把新路由器带回家的好时机。许多家庭用户从不为路由器烦恼。他们多年来 继续使用其ISP提供的服务。(ISP)
ISP(ISPs)专注于成本最小化而不是性能。这就是为什么 ISP 提供的路由器通常是基本的。将现代路由器带回家(Bring home a modern router)，不仅可以提高您的 Wi-Fi 速度，还可以提高整体性能。
您修复了慢速 Wi-Fi 吗？
希望这些修复程序之一可以帮助您改善家庭网络上的慢速Wi-Fi。如果您已通过ISP(ISP)注册了高速互联网计划，在大多数情况下，由于您的路由器，Wi-Fi速度很慢。
虽然这些修复应该足够好，但有线连接更稳定、更快。如果您要进行极其重要的视频通话，使用有线连接是明智之举。
8 Fixes for Slow WiFi on Your Home Network
You’ve paid for a faѕt-spеed internet connection аnd you’re entitled to a dеcent connection speed. However, the problem could be with your home network, so it’s nоt something your ISP can fix. If you’re on a low-sрeed plan, though, there arе still a few ways to increase your internet speed.
In this guide, we’re going to show you how to increase Wi-Fi speed. Before we get down to business, check if the issue is device-specific. If the Wi-Fi speed is slow only on one of your devices, the problem could be with your device rather than the network. If the Wi-Fi speed is slow across all your devices, try the following fixes.
Also, we created a short video going over some other reasons and fixes for slow internet, so be sure to check it out here on our YouTube channel:
Did You Try Turning It Off and On Again?
Most modern routers don’t require regular reboots. Regardless, if your Wi-Fi speed has slowed to the point of crawling, a reboot could give the router a chance to cool off and start afresh. This is why this is the first solution you should try to increase Wi-Fi speed on your home network.
Some routers come with a built-in reboot scheduler. Plus, both Tomato and DD-WRT allow you to set automatic reboots. Schedule a reboot for the middle of the night so your internet connectivity isn’t disrupted during the day.
Use QoS
Bandwidth intensive activities can slow down your Wi-Fi speed. For instance, have you tried to download the Windows 10 ISO or any other large files?
When the download is running, it leaves less bandwidth for other tasks, effectively slowing down your Wi-Fi. Often, it could be other network users that are running some bandwidth-heavy tasks. Check with your siblings or roommate if they’re streaming Netflix or gaming.
If they are, you don’t have to be at their mercy to get some decent Wi-Fi speed. You have the option to enable Quality of Service (QoS) from your router’s firmware and prioritize the network’s traffic.
If someone on your network frequently downloads movies, sparing you little bandwidth, go to your router’s firmware and set up QoS. Most routers have QoS under advanced settings, but some may use a different name for it.
TP-Link, for example, calls it Bandwidth Control where you can add Controlling Rules. This is essentially QoS, but with a different name.
Scan Background Programs Network Usage
If you don’t think other users are hogging any of your Wi-Fi bandwidth, see if any programs are running in the background on your PC. A lot of programs frequently check for updates or perform other network-oriented tasks.
Open the Task Manager and switch to the Processes tab. Check the Network column and look for processes that have been taking up an unexpected volume of bandwidth. Stop those processes and see if the Wi-Fi speed improves.
There are, of course, more ways to check which programs are using your bandwidth.
Change the Router’s Position
The router’s position plays a significant role in your Wi-Fi network’s performance. When you buy a router, you probably set it up wherever you found the closest power outlet near your desk. However, positioning your router warrants some extra thought if you’ve been experiencing slow Wi-Fi speeds.
As a rule of thumb, always place your router up high and at the center of your home. Wi-Fi signals are broadcasted in all directions, so it doesn’t make sense to tuck the router away in a corner. Even worse is to put the router closer to the ground. Instead, place the router closer to the ceiling to minimize interference from household objects and extend the router’s range.
If your home is rather large, consider investing in an antenna or powerline adapters. Recently, though, it has become increasingly common for home users to set up mesh networks instead of powerline adapters or access points.
You could also use an old router as a repeater to extend the Wi-Fi range. On a TP-Link router, you can change your router settings to make it function as an Access Point from Advanced > Operation Mode.
Change Your Router Band
If you’re like most users, you unboxed your router, installed it, and never looked back. This means you probably didn’t notice that you have the option to change your router’s broadcast frequency bands. Unless you own an ancient router, you have the option to choose between 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels.
Most household electronics use the 2.4GHz spectrum which can lead to a lot of crowding. For instance, your Microwave oven operates at a 2.45GHz frequency. A 2.4GHz channel on your router broadcasts between 2.412GHz and 2.472GHz, which means the Microwave oven could disrupt your connection.
It isn’t just microwave ovens, though. Everything from a cordless phone to other Wi-Fi routers, and even your Christmas lights, can interfere with the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band.
This interference can cause your Wi-Fi speeds to slow down. If your router has the 5GHz band, make the switch to see if it increases your Wi-Fi speed. If you have a 2.4GHz-only router, try the next fix.
Switch to a Different Channel
Almost every house has a Wi-Fi network. This means whether you like it or not, your neighbors are sharing your signal space. Crowded channels are particularly an issue in crowded neighborhoods with plenty of routers around.
However, crowded channels are mostly a 2.4GHz phenomenon. If your router can broadcast or receive only a 2.4GHz signal, this can be a problem because your router only has 14 channels for transmission.
Change the channel to 1, 6, or 11 if your router uses a 2.4GHz band. They are your best bet since they don’t overlap. If your router can broadcast a 5GHz wireless signal, you have a lot more channels to choose from.
Channel selection isn’t something you will need to spend a lot of time on if your router uses the 5GHz band. Any channel on a 5GHz band should work well, except DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection).
Update Router Firmware
Many newer routers update automatically. If yours doesn’t, it would be worth your while to go to the updates page and see if an update is due.
A firmware update probably won’t have a monumental impact on your Wi-Fi speed. However, if you haven’t run an update in a while, you may see a noticeable improvement in your Wi-Fi speed after the update. Plus, you also make your router more secure if the manufacturer has rolled out security updates.
You may even choose to flash custom firmware such as DD-WRT or Tomato. Go to either DD-WRT or Tomato’s website and search for your router’s model number. Download the .bin file and look for a section called Firmware Upgrade or something similar. Browse the .bin file and upgrade.
A New Router
If none of these fixes could increase slow Wi-Fi speed on your home network, now is a good time to bring home a new router. A lot of home users never bother much with routers. They continue to use the one provided by their ISP for years.
ISPs focus on cost minimization rather than performance. This is why ISP-provided routers are generally basic. Bring home a modern router to not just increase your Wi-Fi speed, but also improve overall performance.
Did You Fix Your Slow Wi-Fi?
Hopefully, one of these fixes helped you improve slow Wi-Fi on your home network. If you’ve signed up for a high-speed internet plan with your ISP, in most cases, the Wi-Fi speed is slow because of your router.
While these fixes should work well enough, wired connections are more stable and faster. If you’re going to jump on an extremely important video call, it’s smart to use a wired connection.
