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Tip 1: How to limit wi-fi speed

Instructions

If you are using a router or router to create a wireless access point, then open its settings menu. To do this, enter the IP address of this equipment into the browser line and press Enter. Open the wireless network setup menu. If the capabilities of this router model allow you to enable the 802.11 network (without letters), then the speed of the channel will automatically be limited to 1 Mbit/s. Please note that this value will be divided by the number of devices connected to the Wi-Fi network.

If the Wi-Fi router has this type of radio signal, then find the item “Connection Speed” or Connection Speed. Set the desired value from 1 to 54. Save the settings and reboot the router.

If you are using a desktop computer and a Wi-Fi adapter to create a wireless access point, then first try to reduce the channel speed using the Windows system functions. Open the properties of “My Computer” and go to Device Manager. Find your wireless adapter and right-click on its name. Select Properties. Open the "Advanced" tab and enable 802.11 operating mode.

If this Wi-Fi adapter does not support this type of radio signal, then install the NetLimiter program and run it. Now find the device you need in the list that appears and set the Internet access speed parameters for it. Be sure to fill out both items: Incoming and Outgoing. The speed values ​​in this utility are determined in kilobytes.

As an alternative to the NetLiniter program, you can use the TMeter and Traffic Inspector utilities. Be sure to save the created filters to avoid the need to re-configure the utility after restarting the computer.

Sources:

  • Reducing speed on wireless Wi connections
  • Why does the router slow down?

To distribute channel resources evenly between all computers when working via a local network, it is necessary to limit speed Internet. This will avoid channel overvoltage and ensure comfortable surfing for all computers. networks. To limit the speed, you can use specialized utilities.

You will need

  • - Tmeter utility.

Instructions

One of the most popular programs for working with traffic is Tmeter. In addition to the usual tools for limiting speed and setting traffic limits, the program can collect a lot of statistics, keep track of transmitted packets and manage groups of IP addresses.

Go to the official website of the Tmeter utility and download it using the “Download” button in the central part of the page. The utility is absolutely free if you create no more than 3 Internet channel filters.

Run the downloaded file and install following the installer's instructions. After completing the procedure, launch the program by clicking on the shortcut in the Start menu or on the desktop icon that appears.

Before introducing speed limits, it is necessary to define a “Master Filter”, which will set the speed change for the remaining filters. Click on the “Configuration” - “Filter Set” section in the left part of the window. To edit parameters, click on the “Edit” button. To create a new set of settings, click “Add”.

In the options window, check the “Master filter” checkbox. Select the “Enable speed limit” item, specify the numerical value to which you want to limit it.

In any of the filters, you can also specify several conditions under which speed will be limited. To do this, open the settings, go to the “Speed ​​and Traffic Limiting” tab and specify the settings that are convenient for you. You can set the parameters at which speed on the filter will have to change.

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Helpful advice

There are many alternative programs that allow you to control the speed on your local network. Among the large list of such utilities, you can choose either a small utility for monitoring or complex software packages that can perform complex operations and fine-tune the Internet channel.

Sources:

  • Tmeter in 2019

Currently, there are many programs that use local networks and the Internet. Some of them create great quantity simultaneous connections. This may cause an unreasonably high consumption of computing resources. In many cases, if you limit quantity connections, you can optimize your computer's performance.

You will need

  • The Registry Editor program included with Windows.

Instructions

Open the registry key in Registry Editor. The right pane of the Registry Editor displays the Windows registry keys. When you click on the “+” sign next to the registry key name, or when you double-click on the inscription itself, expand the corresponding branch. Sequentially expand the registry branches following the given path. Select the last section "Parameters". To do this, click on it once with the left mouse button.

Limit the general. In the selected "Parameters" section, create a "TcpNumConnections" value of type "REG_DWORD". To do this, right-click in the free part of the right pane of the Registry Editor. In the context menu that appears, select "Create". Another menu will open. Select the "DWORD Value" item. A new parameter named "New Parameter #1" will be created. Enter the value "TcpNumConnections" in this field and press ENTER. Double click on the created field. "Edit DWORD Value" appears. In the "Value" field of the dialog, enter the number by which you want to limit the total quantity connections. Click "OK" in the dialog.

Limit quantity connections per IP. To do this, create a "MaxUserPort" value of type "REG_DWORD" in the "Parameters" section. The steps to create a parameter are similar to those described in the previous paragraph. Set to a suitable value. The maximum possible value for this parameter is 65534.

Reboot. After this, the changes made will take effect. Monitor the correct operation of frequently used applications that use the network intensively.

note

Changing values ​​in the Windows registry can have both positive and negative results. Limiting the number of connections can prevent various applications from using the network.

Helpful advice

To quickly make changes to a selected registry hive, you can export its values ​​to a registry file. To do this, right-click on the selected section, select "Export..." from the context menu and select the option to save the file.

Sources:

  • Appendix A: TCP/IP Configuration Parameters in 2019

Wi-Fi adapters are devices that allow you to connect desktop computers to wireless access points. But they can also be used for other purposes, for example, to create a local network between a PC and a laptop.

You will need

  • - Wi-Fi adapter.

Instructions

First, select a Wi-Fi adapter for your desktop computer. These devices come in two main types: internal and external. The first type of adapter is connected to the PCI slot located on the computer motherboard, and the second type is connected to the USB connector. Purchase a suitable Wi-Fi adapter.

Connect the purchased device to the required connector. If you are connecting a PCI adapter, be sure to turn off your computer first. The adapter must come with a disk containing drivers and software for managing the device. Install this program.

Launch the installed application. Configure the Wi-Fi adapter settings if required. Usually they are automatically selected when you connect to any wireless network. To connect to this adapter, configure your local network.

Open Network and Sharing Center. Select the Manage Wireless Networks menu. In the new window, click the “Add” button to start the process of creating a new network. Select the computer-to-computer network type.

In the menu that opens, specify the name of the future network, select the security type for it, and enter the password. If you want to use this network in the future, check the box next to “Save network settings”. Click "Next". When a message appears indicating that the network was successfully created, click the “Finish” button.

Enter the set password to gain access to the network. To view the IP address of each device, right-click on the connection icon and select “Status”. Click the "Details" button in the menu that appears.

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note

The described method for creating a wireless network is applicable to Windows Seven OS.

When setting up a router, it is very important to correctly distribute the Internet channel. This will avoid a situation in which several devices completely load the network, preventing the rest of the equipment from accessing the World Wide Web.

You will need

  • - Wi-Fi router.

Instructions

The problem is that launching some programs, such as uTorrent, can load the Internet channel quite heavily. In order not to give preference to a specific computer or , it is recommended to correctly distribute the allowable speed Internet connections. Open your router's settings.

Naturally, such configuration of network equipment will affect the speed of access to local resources. If you need to give certain equipment more speed Internet access, then reconfigure the access point. Select the operating mode of the 802.11 b/g/n (mixed) radio adapter. Set to maximum speed connection and save your Wi-Fi network settings.

Now configure the laptops that need to be trimmed speed Internet access. Create your own network connection by specifying the 802.11 radio signal type. This channel allows for maximum speed 1 or 2 Mbit/s. Connect the remaining laptops to the network in the usual way, using channel b, g or n.

Wi-Fi adapters are used to implement wireless Internet connection functions on devices that do not have such support. Adapters are usually installed in a computer’s USB port and also differ in the supported data transfer rate and signal reception level.

Adapter Types

In addition to USB adapters, there are PCI, PCI-Express and PCMCI adapters. They are full-fledged network cards capable of transmitting data at speeds exceeding 600 Mbit/s. Such devices are installed inside the computer and connected through the corresponding slot on the motherboard.

The advantage of USB adapters is their portability - they can easily be transferred and used in other computers. However, the data transfer speed and signal reception level in such devices may be lower than that of expensive PCI-E cards. This is due to the features and limitations of the USB interface. It is worth noting that some USB adapters support connection speeds of 150 and 300 Mbit/s. Such indicators are usually sufficient for a home wireless network and comfortable surfing the Internet.

Working with the device

The adapter is installed in the appropriate slot on the computer case according to the instructions that come with the device. After installing the device in the slot, configuration is performed, i.e. installation of the necessary driver to support wireless data transmission through the adapter in the system. The driver can be installed either from a disk, which is usually supplied with the device, or by downloading the driver installation file via the Internet from the manufacturer’s official website. After the driver has been installed, configuration of network parameters begins, i.e. selecting an existing Internet access point. The settings can be applied directly to the system used on the computer.

Choice

When choosing an adapter, you should pay attention not only to its speed characteristics, but also to the manufacturer. The most popular and high-quality adapters are produced by companies such as D-Link, Asus, TP-Link, Zyxel, LinkSys. The most expensive models from these manufacturers have the ability to not only receive, but also distribute an Internet signal. Thus, some adapters can act as a device so that you can connect using a phone or any other device to a Wi-Fi wireless network.

When choosing, pay attention to the network standard that the device uses to transmit data. Thus, the fastest standard is 802.11n, which supports data transfer rates of up to 600 Mbit/s under ideal conditions.