Why is my Wi-Fi so slow?

Concerns & risks

You were trying to stream a movie, but it buffers every two minutes.

Slow Wi-Fi ruins streaming and work.

Causes & evidence

Distance, interference and old router firmware cause slowdowns. See software updates.

What to do

1. Restart the router.
2. Move it to a central, open spot.
3. Update router firmware.
4. Test speed wired vs wireless.

Common mistakes: Common mistakes: hiding the router in a cabinet. Place it centrally and up high. Change the default admin password and keep firmware updated. Check for bandwidth-hungry devices. Restart the router and modem by unplugging them for about 30 seconds. Move closer to the router to test whether distance is the problem. Thick walls, microwaves and other electronics can interfere. If many devices are online at once, streaming may slow down. Run a speed test and compare it with the speed in your plan. If it's much lower even next to the router, call your internet provider.

Speed Man tip: Change the default router admin password.

Wrap-up: Restart. Relocate. Update firmware.