How to Speed Up USB Modem Connection

Last Updated: September 15, 2021

Most DSL Providers don't provide DSL on rural areas, that's why people prefer USB modem, your Internet connection depends on your signal. Here are some steps to make your Modem go faster!.

Method 1

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Change Your Session Place

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Surf in an open space. Be sure that it is away from walls and metals, which tend to repel signal. Turn off appliances which uses radio waves like televisions and radios. Move the computer near a window or door to get a stronger signal. If you are in an enclosed area, you may receive a weaker signal as compared to when you are in an open area.
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Try moving near your nearer Cell Site. You are lucky if you are near.

Method 2

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Change Your Computer Settings

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Go to Start -> Network -> Network and Sharing Center, and then click on Manage Network Connections
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Right-click on that icon and select Properties
- You’ll find both IPv6 and IPv4 enabled.
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Uncheck the box for IPv6 and click OK
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Reboot your computer, but afterwards if the protocol incompatibility was your problem, you’ll find that your computer can now communicate fine with the router.
- There is one other complication. Microsoft introduced into Vista just to encourage you that much more to upgrade your router – it’s something called “autotuning,” and it’s also the next Vista tweak.
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Allow programs to access the Windows firewall, it ensures you to browse quickly.
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If your Broadband stick consistently receives 3G signals, then adjust the default network setting to get better speeds and stability. Adjust the Default Network Setting from "WCDMA Preferred" to "WCDMA Only." When the Default Network Setting is in "WCDMA Only," the dongle will only shift between 3G and HSDPA signals thus giving you better broadband speeds and signal stability.

Method 3

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Factors Affecting Your Speed

Sometimes the problem is not the Internet it's computer's performance.

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Update your firmware and Modem or buy new one, new and latest modems have better speeds than the older one, while old computer tend to have a really slow connection.
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Check for viruses and malwares, it causes to slow down the computer's speed, download a anti-virus software for your computer's safety.
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Restart your computer and Modem, so your network will be refreshed.
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Try deleting cache and history, it can slow down your connection.
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Make sure you have enough space memory.

Method 4

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Internet Usage

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Try opening a tabs one at a time, download also one at a time, bigger downloads tends to slow down the connection, Data Traffic can also affect the Usage, heavy traffic mostly occurs on weekends, try surfing weekdays.

Method 5

Method 5 of 5:

Antenna Connector

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Put a Clip Antenna connector to your modem, to increase signal bandwidth, it makes your internet go faster, it also helps you to connect distant networks.