Start with a speed test for a baseline, then use the guides to interpret the numbers and improve them.
Networking Tools & Guides
Networking covers everything about how your connection performs and behaves. Whether your internet feels slow, your ping is high, or you just want to understand your setup, the tools and guides here help you measure the problem and fix it.
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Networking tools
Networking guides
Why Is My Internet So Slow?Slow internet has a handful of usual suspects. Here's how to find the real cause, from Wi-Fi interference to ISP throttling, and what actually fixes it.How to Speed Up Your InternetReal fixes for slow internet, in order of impact. Free changes first, then the upgrades worth paying for. No gimmicks.How to Lower Your PingHigh ping ruins online games. Here's what ping and jitter actually are, what causes lag, and the changes that genuinely bring your latency down.What Is Packet Loss?Packet loss causes lag, stutter, and dropped calls. Here's what it is, what causes it, and the steps that actually reduce it.What Is Jitter?Jitter is the wobble in your ping. Here's what causes it, why it ruins calls and games more than raw speed, and how to fix it.Download vs Upload SpeedDownload and upload measure traffic in opposite directions. Here's what each one affects and how much you really need.Ethernet vs Wi-FiEthernet is faster and steadier, Wi-Fi is convenient. Here's how they compare on speed, latency, and reliability, and when each makes sense.Fiber vs Cable InternetFiber and cable both deliver fast internet, but they differ in upload speed, consistency, and availability. Here's how to choose.What Is CGNAT, and Does It Affect You?CGNAT lets ISPs share one public IP among many customers. Here's what that means for gaming, hosting and port forwarding, and how to tell if you're behind it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I test my connection?
Run the speed test for download, upload, ping and jitter, then open the home page for a full network report and health score.
What's the most common cause of network problems?
Wi-Fi. Distance, interference and old hardware account for most slow or unstable connections. Wiring in or improving your Wi-Fi fixes the majority of issues.