If your speed-test result doesn’t match the speed on your internet bill, you may
need to call your ISP or replace your modem. If your result does match your bill,
but your connection still seems slow, you might have to pony up for a better
plan. (My grandmother was convinced her Wi-Fi was faulty, only for me to tell
her she was subscribed to a snail’s-pace 3Mbps connection.)
If the modem seems okay, run the test again wirelessly, standing right next to
the router. If you get similarly good speeds next to the router but not elsewhere
in the house, then your Wi-Fi coverage may be to blame. But if your internet is
still slow when you’re standing close to the router, you may have some outdated
gear that needs an upgrade.
2.UPDATE YOUR ROUTER FIRMWARE
Before you start tweaking things, it’s a good idea to update your router. Router
manufacturers are always improving software to eke out a bit more speed. How
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better features, and security updates.