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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking You have probably noticed your Wi-Fi network occasionally slow down temporarily or have intermittent connectivity issues. These events tend to happen at random times. If your Wi-Fi starts acting up at 9 AM every day, it's more than just concidence. More - Why Is My Wi-Fi Network Slow at Certain Times of Day? How Fast Is a Wi-Fi Network Anyway? The speed of a Wi-Fi wireless network connection depends on several factors including different versions of the Wi-Fi standard, radio interference, physical obstructions on the line of sight between devices, and physical distance between communication endpoints. Search Related Topics:  wireless communications  computer network speed  Why Do Wi-Fi Connection Speeds Keep Changing? A feature of Wi-Fi called "dynamic rate scaling" automatically adjusts connection speed up or down depending on signal quality. The feature is especially noticeable on mobile devices being moved from one location to other. Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  connect to wi-fi networks  wireless signal interference Tips for Troubleshooting Slow Home Internet Connections This checklist describes common causes for slow Internet connections from homes. A poor-performing connection can be caused by broadband router configuration issues, wireless interference, or any of several other technical issues with your home network. Follow these steps to diagnose slow Internet connections. Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  broadband internet service  troubleshooting home networks How Fast Does Your Network Need To Be? Believe it or not, there is a point at which your network can run fast enough to keep up with what you are doing. Just how fast is that? Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  broadband internet service  Related Searches Computer Networking Wireless Network Wi Fi Connection Wireless Connections Wireless Router WiFi Featured Articles VIDEO: Guide to Wi-Fi Network Equipment Top Xbox 360 Wireless Network Connection Problems and Fixes Top 802.11ac Wireless Routers for Home Networks Introduction to the OSI Model Best Ways to Reset A Home Network Router Top Internet Speed Test Services   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read 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.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement