The Reason for Slow Downloads

In a perfect world, your internet upload and download speed is determined by the speed that you pay for with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). However, that is not always the case. There are many reasons that dictate your upload and download speeds. In this article, the tech support specialists from trusted San Diego IT support company, Syndeo Communications, discuss a few major reasons for slow downloads and what you can do to maximize your bandwidth usage.

 

Before doing anything else, you should run a speed test at www.speedtest.net to see what your current upload and download speeds are. If the results are much slower than what your ISP offers, then you need to call them to make sure you get what you pay for. If the results are close to what your ISP offers then you should investigate further on your network.

Virus, malware, and malicious applications can use up your bandwidth allocation by running constantly in the background, using up your system resources and slowing your connection speeds. Check to make sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date and that you have proper network security features in place. Scan your computer to locate and eliminate harmful viruses, malware, and malicious applications—this will help to maximize the performance of your connection speeds.

The next step is to check your network to make sure it is not bombarded by streaming media from other users. If possible, reduce the amount of streaming media or downloads at peak-demand times since this can help the performance of your download speeds.

Wireless connections are also well known for less secured and unstable connections compared to wired connections, which are much more secure and stable. If possible, switch from wireless to wired connections since this can improve performance.

Last but not least, using outdated or faulty network devices can also slow down your download speeds or even bring down your connection entirely. It is a good idea to invest in the latest technology for your network for best performance.

For more information about how to increase productivity in the office, reach out to Syndeo Communications today.  Our team of San Diego IT consultants and tech specialists can provide advice and tips for how you can make the most out of your technology. Call us at 760-650-3300 and schedule a free consultation today.