Experiencing Slow Internet While Working From Home? Let's Fix It
Corona virus has threatened everybody. Days are passing but Corona doesn't. We wish that "it will over soon". But as "Lockdown" is going on, we can't sit idle. We have to earn. Daily or monthly earnings are our bread and butter. What how it is possible? We can't go out and work from home isn't possible without high-speed internet.
How to fix slow internet issue if we choose to work from home? Our boss will not accept the excuse of slow or no internet. Ahhhh! How to complete our daily task with slow internet? If all such questions are also giving you tensions, then we would suggest - drop them as in this post we will guide you with some troubleshooting tips to fix slow internet issue. Let’s get started!
Restart and Replace Your Modem
To restart your modem, unplug your device from the main power source. Wait for a few minutes and then plug it back again. This is also known as the power cycling process.
If you have recently placed the modem, then you don’t have to replace it. But it is 4-5 years old, then you have to replace it. On the off chance that your modem is new and still giving you trouble, ensure the following:
- Check the internet plan you are paying for.
- Make sure that your modem is receiving continuous and steady power supply.
- Ensure that all the cables are connected properly.
- Place your modem at a higher surface away from stabilizer, Bluetooth speakerphone, and interference-creating WiFi devices.
Buy a Netgear WiFi Extender
A high-speed internet connection is very important while working from home. So, for this, you might need a Netgear WiFi extender. In this lockdown, not only working from home is important but also relaxation of mind is crucial. We can’t work for whole day. Streaming videos, playing games, etc. would be the best source of entrainment.
You might be wondering how to setup Netgear extender? Wonder no more! Because we have a few tips for you through which you can easily do the installation of device like a pro. Keep reading!
- Power on your device and connect it to your main router.
- Connect to Netgear_Ext and once done, turn on a WiFi-enabled device.
- Click on the web browser’s address bar and enter my-wifiext On the off chance that the web address my-wifiext.net login use Netgear extender IP address instead.
- Enter Netgear extender login credentials.
- Click On Log In.
- Netgear Genie setup page will be displayed.
- Follow the instructions and setup WiFi extender without any hassle.
If you are facing issues while setting up Netgear extender, then make sure that it is connected properly to your main router and receiving proper power supply.
Restart Your Router
To fix slow internet issue, it is also important to take care of your router. In case, your router is not working as per your expectations, restart it once. And if it is too old, replace it too.
Relocate Your Router
To fix slow internet issue, placement of your router is very important. So, ensure that you have placed your router near to your extender – on a higher place, and at the center location of your house.
Update Firmware
Updating router’s and Netgear extender firmware can help you fix slow and sluggish internet connection. So, make sure that your devices i.e. router and Netgear extender are running the latest version of firmware.
Performing Netgear firmware update process can also improve your extender’s performance, boost up security, and add extra new features.
So, these were some fixes through which you can easily troubleshoot with slow internet issue. Try them and let us know whether these fixes have helped you out or not. Also, if you have any suggestions on how we can improve the internet speed – do your fellow readers know through the comments section.
Stay Home, Stay Safe!
Good Luck!