Wi-Fi router speed is increased by ‘protective prune’ trick that takes seconds

20 June 2023 , 15:59
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Wi-Fi router speed is increased by ‘protective prune’ trick that takes seconds
Wi-Fi router speed is increased by ‘protective prune’ trick that takes seconds

IF your Wi-Fi speed is slow, it may be time for some pruning.

A term usually reserved for gardening can also be applied to your router, and it's a quick way to get the most out of your device.

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Internet experts at HighSpeedInternet.com suggest pruning unnecessary devices.

They explained: "If you’re running low on bandwidth, you should disconnect all unused devices.

"Everything connected to your network should be essential."

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There's a very quick way to do this.

You just need to change your Wi-Fi password and reboot the router.

That's a quick way to get any strangers or hidden devices to stop using your network.

Make sure you also disconnect devices you're not using from the Wi-Fi.

Too many devices relying on one router at the same time can reduce your speed.

Once you reboot the router, you'll need to log back in on all the devices you want to use with the new password.

If you don't want to reboot your router but are worried about strangers on your network, you need to check your Wi-Fi settings.

Your router's settings page should show all the internet traffic occurring in your household.

A lot of routers will give you a list of devices that are using the network and how much data each one is using.

You can then choose to kick off any unknown devices from the network.

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You should be able to access your router settings easily online.

The method of doing this can differ slightly depending on what router you have.

It's best to check with the specific developer's website for the most up-to-date information.

Charlotte Edwards

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