Optimize your internet speed with multiple users

Is everyone in your household online at the same time? When there are multiple users on the network at the same time, you may see slower speeds. An increasingly virtual life creates a growing challenge for internet connections, so below are some tips to help maximize your existing internet service to avoid lags and congestion.

Limita la cantidad de dispositivos conectados a la vez

The list of devices that are connected to your network at any one time may be longer than you realize. It includes not only the more obvious computers and mobile devices, but also:

• Google Home/Amazon Alexa
• Security devices (cameras, doorbells)
  
• mosaicos y otros rastreadores de GPS para llaves, etc.
• Smart air purifiers and thermostats
• Smart TVs and streaming devices
• electrodomésticos inteligentes como refrigeradores y hornos
  

Remember that all of these devices divide up your available bandwidth, which can in turn lead to slower speeds for all devices. Look for ways to turn some of these off when not in use to maximize available bandwidth. Consider having family members stagger online activities in "shifts" to ensure the best internet speeds for everyone.

Schedule backups and updates

Algunos dispositivos ejecutan copias de seguridad y actualizaciones en segundo plano en horarios automáticos. If your device is uploading a huge amount of data to the cloud, it could be eating into your bandwidth without you even realizing it.

If you're having trouble with lags, check your device settings and adjust the automatic updates. You can often choose to have the app or device prompt you when an update or backup is needed, then schedule it to happen at an off-peak time.

Minimiza las transmisiones durante los horarios laborales y escolares

Try as much as possible to alternate work and entertainment time. If someone is trying to stream their favorite show while someone else is on a videoconference, this can cause buffering and other issues.

The following activities all use high bandwidth, so they will impact the performance of each other:

• Netflix, Hulu, YouTube TV and other video streaming services
  
• Jugar en línea
  
• Video meetings
• Servicios de transmisión de música como Apple Music y Spotify
  
• Dispositivos de transmisión como Roku, Amazon Fire y Apple TV

Minimiza el uso de VPN

If you work from home, you may need a VPN connection to access your employer's secure systems and data. No obstante, varias aplicaciones como Outlook, MS Teams y los navegadores web no requieren la conexión VPN. Es posible que la velocidad y el rendimiento mejoren cuando la Red Privada Virtual (VPN) no esté conectada, así que intenta usarla solo cuando sea necesario. Por ejemplo, agrupa todas las tareas que requieran la conexión VPN y desactívala cuando tales tareas se hayan terminado para maximizar la velocidad de Internet para los otros usuarios.

Por último, limita la carga y descarga de archivos de gran tamaño durante el día laboral/escolar y programa copias de resguardo en la nube para que se hagan durante la noche para liberar el ancho de banda durante el día.

Tal vez esto te lleve un poco de tiempo planificar y poner en práctica, pero con estas pautas puedes optimizar tu velocidad de Internet y hacer posible que todos los integrantes de tu hogar mantengan su vida, en línea.

Still not getting the internet speed you need?

Comienza por troubleshooting your connection to check for any issues that are causing slowdowns. Also try optimizing your WiFi signal and check out these real-world speed scenarios to see if any of Rita's suggestions can help you.