About Computer Networking: Common Causes of Slow Internet Connections

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking We received many responses last week to our reader feedback piece: How Much Does Your Internet Cost?. If you haven't seen them yet, take a look and see how your service stacks up. Bragging about the greatness of your own Internet connection is allowed though taunting others is not. Common Causes of Slow Internet Connections Sometimes, a slow Net connection is within your power to fix. This checklist describes common causes for slow Internet connections. Examples of these issues include router configuration settings, Internet worms and background applications. Follow these steps to diagnose slow Internet connections. See More About:  computer network speed  broadband internet service  troubleshooting home networks Where's Your Favorite Wi-Fi Hotspot? Even if your home connection is no good, a public hotspot can sometimes be a pleasant alternative. Some of our readers have already shared their favorite spots. What's An IP Address Conflict? An IP address conflict occurs when two computers on a local network (or the Internet) have been assigned the same IP address. IP conflicts between two computers normally render either one or both of them unusable for network operations. See More About:  ip addresses  tcpip  Resolving Limited or No Connectivity Errors When attempting to set up or make network connections on a Windows computer, you may encounter a Limited Or No Connectivity error message. This error can result from several different technical glitches or configuration problems. Follow these steps to resolve Limited Or No Connectivity errors in Windows. See More About:  microsoft windows internet connections  troubleshooting home networks  Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wireless Router Computer Networks Wireless Connection Basic Computer Featured Articles What's the Difference Between These 802.11 Networks? Finding Temporary Internet Files Before You Buy a Network Router About VPN Tunneling Facebook's IP Address What Is Computer Networking?   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses on Home + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams 10 Tips for Wireless Network Security Advertisement