How to properly configure and increase the speed of a 3G modem

Users who use 3G networks to access the Internet have probably encountered such phenomena as an unstable signal, abrupt changes in speed and other troubles that overshadow the exciting sensations of traveling on the World Wide Web. This is especially noticeable in rural areas, where wireless Internet is most in demand. Therefore, there is probably no “user” who does not think about how to increase the speed of his modem.

This is not such an impossible wish as it initially seems.

Reasons for slow internet

There are a lot of circumstances that affect the speed of data transfer on the network. The reason may lie both in the quality of services provided by the provider and in the network devices connected to the online space. We are talking not only about the computer, but also about the gadgets included in the home wireless WiFi space.

Before you find out how to speed up the Internet megaphone at your dacha, you need to find out the connection speed on smartphones, PCs, tablets and other devices.

If traffic levels are low everywhere, the reasons may be:

1. Outdated or damaged network card drivers.
2. Overflowing cookies.
3. There is a problem with the router settings or restrictions that have been set.
4. Infection with harmful viruses.
5. Selected tariff offer.
6. Problems on the provider's server.

Sometimes getting fast and reliable traffic is hindered by the fact that the modem simply does not support the connection according to its technical specifications. For example, a subscriber has connected to an operator that provides online access via fiber optic, but the router is not equipped with a gigabit port. If the equipment is obsolete, then no matter how the user tries to configure it, it is impossible to “jump” over weak parameters and add speed. The only way to ensure improved connection quality is to change the device to a more modern model.

Using DNS Servers

The next way to speed up your modem is to use additional DNS servers that are more powerful than those offered by providers. They are located in the most important strategic areas and offer a large cache of web addresses. Therefore, user requests are processed several times faster.

To use alternative servers, you need to register them in the settings:

1. Open “Connection Properties”, which is used to connect to the network. Find there “TCP/IP Protocol Properties (IPv4)”.

1. Find the “DNS Servers” input field and enter them manually.

1. Restart the current connection.

List of services offering DNS:

• Open DNS: 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220, 208.67.222.220, 208.67.220.222;
• Google Public DNS: 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4;
• Level 3 Communications: 209.244.0.3, 209.244.0.4;
• CloudFlare: 1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1.

However, even when using these addresses, Internet speed may not increase. You may need to look for less popular servers that will provide faster speeds.

To determine the optimal DNS, you can use utilities such as namebench. This program will definitely have a positive effect on speed.

What is the maximum speed of mobile and home Internet

Although people all over the world have been talking about Internet speeds of 1 Gigabyte for several years, such technologies are not yet available to residents of Russia. Some regions cannot even count on 3G stability.

Among the operators supplying wired traffic to the homes of the country's residents, the highest speeds are Dom.ru (45 Mbit/second), Rostelecom (37 Mbit/second), Beeline (35.5 Mbit/second), MTS (32 Mbit/second) .

These numbers determine the average value obtained by adding the incoming and outgoing traffic indicators and then dividing the resulting figure in half.

The situation in the market for 4G mobile communication providers is as follows:

• 1st place - Megafon with a speed of 21.8 Mbit/sec.
• 2nd place - MTS with an indicator of 13.9 Mbit/sec.
• 3rd place - Tele2 with a limit of 12.6 Mbit/sec.
• 4th place Beeline, 10.5 Mbit/sec.

The given values ​​are typical for large cities of the Russian Federation. It is expected that the fastest mts internet for a dacha is in the capital of the country.

How to find out the real Internet speed

If yesterday the country Internet from MTS was “flying”, and today the downloading of sites is going on with a noticeable slippage, then before asking a question in a search engine - how to speed up the Internet, you need to call the provider and find out if there is a technical failure on his part. If the problem is a damaged cable or a breakdown on the server, you just need to wait. The time needed to recover depends on the cause.

Today, in the online space you can find dozens of services that allow you to test MTS Internet at a dacha in the Moscow region and find out its real parameters. The purpose of the programs is to measure ping - the response speed of the signal from the server (i.e., how many milliseconds does it take for a subscriber’s request from a phone or computer to reach the server). An excellent indicator is the network upload time of up to 45 ms (especially important for gamers), a normal connection, receiving and sending data is ensured by a parameter of up to 120 ms.

Testing takes no more than 1 minute. To provide objective value and understand how to improve the quality of the Internet,

Before measuring ping, you need to perform a number of actions:

1. Connect the PC directly to the network via a provider cable. This way the user will get a better picture to understand how to make the Internet faster.
2. Choose a quality online program. The most popular service today is SpeedTest.
3. Disable programs that use traffic (torrents, updates, etc.). Ideally, only the tab with the testing service should be open on the computer.
4. Deactivate antivirus software and firewall.
5. Turn off proxy.

Important: If the server through which the subscriber receives online access is located in the territory of another state, the signal reception/transmission speed will be significantly lower.

Antennas

Industrial

The installation of an antenna, which can be purchased at a relatively inexpensive price, will significantly improve the speed of MTS and Megafon Internet. In this case, it is better to give preference to those models that have a narrow radiation pattern. An antenna with an omnidirectional signal is more suitable, for example, for a car. Also, attention should be paid to such antenna characteristics as gain.

Homemade

There are a large number of examples on the Internet of how to independently build an antenna for a modem from MTS, Megafon and other operators. A variety of household items can be used for this. However, building such an antenna is not so easy. You will at least need a soldering iron for this. And it is best to have at least some experience in such operations.

Repeaters

These devices are ideal for improving the quality of your Internet connection. They improve the quality of communication precisely in those areas where it is weakest. The repeater coverage area reaches 1 km. However, despite all its attractiveness, not every user can afford this device, because its price ranges from several thousand to several tens of thousands of rubles. At the same time, you can spend much less money on purchasing a more profitable MTS or Megafon tariff.

Disabling speed limits in Windows

If, after checking, it turns out that the traffic speed is lower than the maximum declared by the provider, a possible reason could be the group policy settings of the Windows operating system. First, it is important to understand what exactly affects traffic limitation:

1. Router settings.
2. Viruses.
3. Incorrectly set power consumption of the network card.
4. Faulty or loose network card.
5. Auto update mode.
6. Active torrents.
7. Cache full.
8. Outdated drivers.

How to increase Internet speed on Windows 10

One of the operating principles of Windows is to reserve a fifth (20 percent) of the bandwidth. This feature can slow down traffic speed. But there is a way to force the OS to return the “retained” Internet using the “QoS Packet Scheduler” service.

The algorithm for increasing speed is as follows:

1. Call up the dialog box by simultaneously pressing the WIN and R keys.
2. Enter the gpedit.msc command and confirm the action.
3. From the “Computer Configuration” section, go to the “Administrative Templates” category.
4. Click "Network".
5. Open QoS Packet Scheduler.
6. In the upper left corner, activate “Enabled”.
7. In the “Bandwidth Limit” column, set it to “0”.
8. Click "Apply".

Important: After making changes, you must restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Disabling speed limits in various programs

In addition to programs for measuring speed, there are enough Internet connection optimization utilities available in the public domain that can speed up traffic. For example, BoostSpeed.

To speed up your connection, you need to:

1. Download the software from the official resource.
2. Install the program on your PC.
3. Log in to the Internet.
4. Launch the utility.
5. Enter the optimizer menu.
6. Go to "Tools".
7. Select "Internet Speedup".
8. Activate the "Automatic" icon.
9. Select from the proposed connection types.
10. Click "Analysis".
11. Click "Optimize".

How to increase download speed

Sometimes the connection speed is good, but the files are still downloading slowly,

The culprits of the situation may be:

1. Outdated technical parameters of network equipment that do not allow traffic to accelerate.
2. A large number of gadgets connected to a wireless network.
3. Incorrect software settings.
4. Using an outdated browser version.
5. A large number of simultaneously downloaded files.
6. Update process.
7. Several running applications.

The “treatment” for the problem is the same as for low connection speeds - disabling auto-updates, stopping torrents and streaming services, deactivating the antivirus, closing all unnecessary applications. It is also necessary to unload Wi-Fi by disconnecting smartphones, TV, tablets and other network devices from it.

How to increase Internet speed via Wi-Fi router

When the problem of low traffic speed lies in the router, outdated drivers may be the cause.

You can update them as follows:

1. Log in to “My Computer”.
2. Select "Network adapters".
3. Right-click and select “Update Drivers”.

If the issue is not resolved by updating, you can use services that can increase the speed of the router.

The algorithm is like this:

1. Open "Device Manager".
2. Find the WiFi device in the list, right-click.
3. Click "Advanced".
4. Set the maximum values ​​in the WMM, High Speed ​​and Preamble lines.

In some cases, by default the router has high security settings, which reduce distribution parameters. Disabling protection will help increase connection speed, but this can only be a temporary measure, since the information is left unprotected. After downloading the file, you need to restore the settings or set new ones. The stability of the device depends on this.

Data encryption parameters are set in the router interface in the “Security Mode Settings” tab. The optimal protocol over which it is recommended to distribute a network connection is WPA.

Among other things, you can try increasing the channel width. This is done in the router menu in the WLAN field, Network tab. By default, the value in the Band Width line is 20 MHz. The parameter is changed to 40 MHz. In the External Channel column, select the Lower parameter.

If this does not help, the only thing left is to reflash the device. To do this, you will have to invite a technician or take the device to a service center. More advanced users can reinstall the software themselves, but this is unsafe, as incorrect actions can irreparably damage the device.

Hardware acceleration methods

How else can you increase the Internet speed on a modem? Using technical means. Compared to programs or network services, they are more efficient. However, they will also help increase the quality of signal reception and make it more stable. And this already affects the speed of the 3G modem.

Using a USB Extender

To use the extension cord, just do the following:

1. Connect the computer and modem with a 2 or 3 meter extension cable.
2. Place the modem above the floor as high as possible, preferably installing it near a window.

The optimal length is 2-3 meters. If more, communication interruptions are possible; if less, the effect may not appear.

The best option would be to use twisted pair cable to transmit network traffic. To do this, you will need two USB-RJ45 adapters and the cable itself, crimped on both sides with RJ45 plugs. The first adapter is connected to the PC, the second to the modem, and then they are connected with this cable. This way you can use a cable up to 30 meters and raise the modem as high as possible.

It is important to know that the modem is highly sensitive to sudden changes in temperature. Naturally, humidity is also contraindicated for him. So it’s a good idea to place the device in a protective case - for example, it could be a plastic bottle.

Antenna installation

Watch a video about using the antenna here:

An antenna is the most obvious way to increase speed. If you connect it to a modem, the signal will be even stronger and will positively affect the connection speed. They are:

• built-in;
• desktop;
• directed.

External antennas can be taken outside, which is more like using extension cords. Moreover, it is quite possible to make them yourself, and they will work no worse than factory ones. To operate the antenna, just connect it to a 3G modem and turn it in the direction of the nearest cellular operator station.

If you want to make an antenna yourself, you can start making it:

1. You need to take a thick copper wire and bend it into a figure eight.
2. Solder to a cable whose resistance is 70-75 ohms.
3. Strip the other end of insulation and wrap the central core around the modem.

Now you can install an antenna outdoors so that it enhances the operation of the device.

Increasing speed using a router

A good way to make increasing the speed on your modem even easier is to connect to a Wi-Fi router. The router design has its own antenna, which amplifies the signal. In addition, this method allows you to create a wireless network indoors and avoid laying twisted pair wires.

Of course, only models equipped with a USB connector are suitable for this task. You also need to configure your wireless network first. In this case, it would be a good idea to use a USB extension cable, not forgetting to take into account the above restrictions.

How to increase Internet speed on a laptop

If your laptop starts to slow down when loading tabs, it is likely that a lot of digital junk has accumulated on it and the device needs to be cleaned. To clean and speed up your PC, special programs such as CCleaner or Advanced SystemCare have been developed.

In addition to removing unnecessary shortcuts, broken files and other garbage, the utility cleans the registry, analyzes system performance and optimizes it. Working with traffic booster software is easy, thanks to a clear Russian-language interface.

It happens that the issue of low traffic speed arises only when working with certain applications, for example, with a torrent. In this case, restrictions can be set in the program itself. You can check this in the software menu.

Selecting a power plan

By changing your power plan, your Internet speed on your computer will increase slightly. Let's look at all the pros and cons in this action.

1. Let's start with the "Control Panel" section, on the top left "System and Security" and "Power Options".
2. We look at the “Basic plans” item, if there is a dot in the “Balanced (recommended)” section, then we change it, put a dot in the “High performance” item.

By default, almost all computers have a dot in the “Balanced (recommended)” item, this is so that the PC consumes less electricity. But because of this, performance decreases, and the network card is on this list. When we set the “High Performance” point, performance increases, but there is also a minus, the battery drain on the laptop will be faster. Therefore, it is better to change the power plan when you are connected to a 220 volt network, and not when running on battery power.

Installing software to increase speed

If you need speed acceleration software, in addition to the utilities listed above, subscribers often use Ashampoo Internet Accelerator to improve speed. Its advantage is that it establishes a network connection in automatic and manual mode at the user's discretion. To use the software, you just need to download it to your computer or laptop, install it and determine how it functions.

Important: During installation, the software will ask for permission to install a number of other programs from the developers, which the user can refuse. This will not affect the quality of the program.

Then you need to launch the application, select “Automatic” and determine the characteristics of the network connection. Afterwards, a request to confirm optimization will appear on the screen, which must be confirmed with the “Yes” button. To understand whether the booster program helped, you should reboot and check the quality of traffic.

The question of why the stable connection was lost and how to strengthen the Internet is quite common on forums. If it was not possible to increase the working speed of loading/unloading data, the only way to improve the situation is the help of professionals.

Moving the modem to another location using an extension cord

Change the location for the modem - move it closer to the window and secure it as high as possible. To connect a PC and a modem, use a USB extension cable, where at one end there is not a plug, but the USB output itself - like on a computer. It is recommended to use a cord of no more than 3 meters, otherwise there may be interruptions in the connection.

Buy a USB extension cable to place the modem near a window and connect it to your computer

It is better to choose a high-quality extension cord. With a cheap cable, the USB modem may not start because there will not be enough power supply. If possible, move electrical appliances away from the modem (for example, microwave, TV, etc.). Do not place it near the refrigerator. This technique will create interference in the range.

Insert the modem into the USB connector on the extension cable

The disadvantage of this method is that it does not help in all cases. The signal can only increase by a few dBm. You should not place the modem outside - it will quickly fail. Its operating temperature is within 10 – 40 oC.