Managing Internet Connection Speeds
Certain users may be required to connect to the Certain application from locations with a variety of internet bandwidths while managing an event on-site. Certain is optimized to provide the best performance on computers connected to the Internet at speeds exceeding 128 kbps.
To minimize internet connection-related problems, high-speed connection is not the only requirement. High-speed connection should also provide enough bandwidth for concurrent users.
Certain provides advice on how to deal with local slow connection. If the connection is critical to business, dedicated network connection should be seriously considered.
How fast is my connection? How can I check this?
A speed test online should be conducted. The speed test results are indicative of the Internet connection. Internet connection results vary over time. Internet connection results vary especially when the connection is shared with a variable number of users.
Bandwidthplace speed test can be used: http://www.bandwidthplace.com/ Speakeasy speed test can be used: http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
Close unneeded programs
Many applications are susceptible to using an internet connection. Many applications use CPU resources.
Peer-to-peer applications such as Skype are probably the worst. Peer-to-peer applications such as Skype will use the Internet connection even at idle.
Unneeded programs should be shut down. Unneeded programs include programs that are known to be not needed.
Closing Browser Windows and Tabs that you do not need
Web 2.0 enabled pages to keep on requesting data. A loaded page that is still in a browser window or tab may still be using bandwidth to update its contents.
Consider using a different browser specifically for low bandwidth connections
Browser speed considerations are not the only factor. Browser settings and browser security settings affect perceived connection speed.
A different browser can be used exclusively when bandwidth is limited. A different browser can be used to set less demanding settings for limited-bandwidth occasions.
Less demanding settings can include these examples.
- A pop-up blocker can be set.
- Longer history can be allowed.
- Less demanding security settings can be applied.
Lowering security settings is not recommended as an acceptable full-time workaround.
Conduct regular virus and spyware scans
Viruses and spyware use up memory. Viruses and spyware can contribute to a connection appearing slow.
The primary reason for running antivirus software is to protect a computer and data integrity. Antivirus software may also yield a speed increase.
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