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A Quick Fix for Slow Internet Access

A Quick Fix for Slow Internet Access | PCWorld

By Rick Broida, PCWorld                    Dec 10, 2008 8:05 AM        
                                                                                                                      This morning a neighbor asked me if  my Internet access was really, really slow the last couple days. (We  subscribe to the same ISP.) I said no, it's been just fine. Then I  offered him the same suggestion I offer most folks who complain about  connectivity problems: power-cycle your modem and router.

In other words, disconnect the power cords from both, wait about 10  seconds, and then plug them back in. In a minute or two, your network  will be up and running again, and your Internet access might be its good  old speedy self. I say "might be" because there are loads of other  possible culprits for pokey Internet connections.

         For example, you might have a spyware problem. Windows' Internet  settings might be FUBAR (or at least less than optimal). If you're  connecting via a wireless router, there could be range issues (see How to Troubleshoot Your Home Network for help with that one).

         In most cases, however, it's probably just a router and/or modem in  need of rebooting. For the record, my neighbor told me the  power-cycling trick worked like a charm. Hmm, maybe I should send him a  bill? Nah, I'll just give him a link to Hassle-Free PC. Feel free to do  likewise for friends and relatives who need answers to common PC  problems!

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