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Windows WI-FI Connection Slow

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Problem Description:
In general, Wireless networks are slower than wired network. This is because Wireless data communication occurs over the air using radio frequency range. There are inherent limitations when data is sent and received over the air. In addition there are a number of other factors that can cause a WI-FI network to be excruciatingly slow.
Affected Products:
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and other versions of Windows.
Cause of the Problem:
  • Wireless router using older 802.11 Technology.
  • Computer too far from the wireless router.
  • Interference from other wireless devices.
  • Interference from WI-FI networks in the neighborhood.
  • Out of date WI-FI network drivers.
Instructions to Speed WI-FI Network:
Step 1 : Router using older WI-FI Standard
  1. All computer WI-FI networks are based on the 802.11 family of standards. These standards have been around for a while and are maintained by the IEEE.
  2. The standards are upgraded periodically to increase speed, security, as well functionality of the WI-FI networking products such as routers, printers, and computers.
  3. The latest WI-FI protocol is 802.1ac. Manufacturers claim speeds more than 3 times faster than previous Wi-Fi generations.
  4. If your Router is based on the older 802.11 standard, then that could be the cause of the slow speed.
Step 2 : Computer too far from Router.
  1. When connecting to a wireless network (WiFi), your Internet connection speed can be affected by both where your computer is located and whether other wireless devices are in the same area.
  2. Proximity to the wireless access point or router, as well as physical obstructions, can affect the quality of your Internet connection.
  3. Your computer needs to be close to the wireless router or modem provided by your Internet Service Provider. If this is not possible, then you may need to add a Repeater to retransmit the wireless signals. Before you invest in a repeater try moving your computer as close to the router as possible. Or connect the computer physically to the router with an Ethernet cable.
Step 3 : Interference from other Wireless Devices.
  1. Wireless networks operate on frequencies that are similar to those used by other devices, such as microwave ovens or cordless phones.
  2. Operating a cordless phone or a microwave oven or a garage door opener next to your laptop or router can cause interference.
  3. Try disabling such devices temporarily to see if it fixes the issue.
Step 4 : Out of date WI-FI Device drivers
  1. Often one of the causes of slow WI-FI network is out of date device drivers.
  2. Microsoft's Windows Update often will automatically update the device drivers. But this process sometimes does not work. Or Windows Update will download Generic device drivers.
  3. So you are better off going to the website of the Device Hardware manufacturer and checking for the latest driver and downloading and installing it.
If above steps did not help fix your problem, you need assistance from a certified technician. Please call GuruAid at 0800 031 4181.