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How to speed up your dial up connection
A dial up connection setting is not a common tool to use due to its slow connectivity that is why it is only an option to a broadband connection. But if you stick on your dial up connection because you don’t have any other option to connect to the internet then you should find ways on how to speed up your connection. Some of you may have tried already quality of a dial connection and know how slow it is. If this is your only way to connect to the internet then know how on how to speed up dial up your connection is must that you should learn.
Telephone lines and modem are needed to set up your dial up and connect to the internet. Many people don’t like to use dial because it is very slow especially in downloading files on the internet. But there are people who rely on dial up connection because broadband services are not available in their area. This article aims to show you, how to somehow fasten your dial connection.
• You should always check if your modem is connected properly. If you think something is wrong or experiencing problem connecting then uninstall it and re-install by following the manual’s instructions carefully and thoroughly.
• Some companies will give test kits or programs to test the connection of a dial up connection. Remember to refer to the guidelines in the manual when you are testing your connection.
• You can also try to connect a phone set into the phone line that you are using for the dial up connection and check for the noise level. If the noise is too much to bear then probably there is a problem and calling the telephone company technician to examine the reason for noise is a good idea. The noise maybe due to a faulty or damaged telephone wires or someone in your neighborhood tapped your line without your knowledge.
• Do not forget to use the latest software for your modem device to obtain added and effective performance.
• Set your dial up connection speed to maximum by going to the Control Panel – Modems – Properties.



How to Boost Internet Connection and Browsing Speed
Having a stable DSL connection is not enough to experience fast loading of web pages or rapid file downloading. It also depends on your computer hardware. If you have an old PC, it might be the cause of delay and not really on the side of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you are experiencing slow internet connection, try to do these easy steps:
1. Adjust the settings of your internet browser. Aside from updating to get the latest version, configuring your browser according to your preference will improve your internet surfing. For instance, you may want to reduce the time it takes to pull out a page.
2. Use an internet speed accelerator. There are many software programs available on the internet that can accelerate the speed of your internet. This technique is not always recommended by ISPs but still a good viable option.
3. Configure the settings of your router. Most modern routers today can be tweaked to improve its performance. Get your router’s manual and read all the possible ways to modify it.
4. Clean the cache and Temporary Internet folder periodically. This method will improve the performance of your PC.
5. Reduce your bandwidth overhead. There are certain programs running in the background that uses your internet to update itself. Try to disable applications that you think is not important or set update schedule for each.
6. Remove adwares using a program scanner. These pop-up ads cost you bandwidth which can result to loss of speed.
7. There are also software utilities that can help adjust the TCP/IP related settings of your computer. When used correctly, this kind of tool can increase transmission speed on a modem.
These are just quick ways to boost your internet connection as well as increase your internet browsing speed when your computer is already “crowded”.