I've noticed that my internet speed significantly improves after I restart my network adapter using Windows troubleshooting. I went from only getting 100 Mbit/s download speed to around 350 - 400 Mbit/s, which is almost a fourfold increase. I'm curious about what might be causing these issues with my network since I always fully shut down my PC when I'm done using it. Any insights?
3 Answers
Good call on checking background software! It can really eat up network bandwidth. Also, make sure you're using the right Ethernet cable and ports on your router—sometimes a simple switch can improve speeds. If you've got a spare USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter, it might be worth trying that out too to see if your built-in connection is the culprit.
If the restart is helping, it could also be a router issue or something with the network settings on your device. Have you checked if your router is outdated? You might benefit from a better model. Just keep in mind to review your Windows network settings too—disabling things like 'Energy-Efficient Ethernet' or 'Power Saving Mode' can sometimes help improve speeds.
It sounds like your computer might be going into hibernation mode instead of a full restart when you shut it down. Only a proper restart reinitializes your network settings, so if that's the case, it could lead to speed issues until you do the troubleshooting process again.
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