Did you know that your equipment can affect your Internet speed? Take advantage of your fiber optic Internet speed from EPlus Broadband by following a few helpful tips to make sure your equipment like computers, routers, and software maximizes your speed.
Helpful Tips to Get Your Max Internet Speed:
- Check to see if your equipment or software is due for an update. Old, outdated equipment can cause slower Internet speeds even when you pay for a much faster speed.
- See what other computers, devices or equipment are connected to your network. You may want to disconnect devices that are not in use since they share the same network.
- Move closer to your router. If you connect to the Internet with a WiFi router, you may experience slower speeds from a weaker signal if your computer/devices are far away. Walls and some appliances between you and your router can weaken this signal and speed as well.
- A wired connection is much faster than using WiFi. Instead of using a router, you can connect your devices such as computers to the cable.
Maximum Wi-Fi Speeds for Computers, Phones and Tablets
Computers
| Year Released |
Expected WiFi Speed* |
| 2011 - present |
150 - 500 Mbps |
| 2007 - 2010 |
75 - 150 Mbps |
| 2006 & earlier |
25 Mbps |
Phones & Tablets
| Year Released |
Expected WiFi Speed* |
| 2011 - present |
75 - 300 Mbps |
| 2007 - 2010 |
25 - 75 Mbps |
| 2006 & earlier |
25 Mbps |
* Expected WiFi speed under good conditions with a compatible service plan and router.
Please note that the maximum download speed for Gigabit Internet service is limited to 940 Mbps, and it is only achievable with a hardwired Ethernet connection.
