Ways to improve your internet speed
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First, ensure you are following our , and that your computer meets the . If you're still having trouble with your internet speed, continue reading.
Connect to the internet using a shorter ethernet cord
If you're on Wi-Fi use an ethernet cable or move your computer closer to your router/modem
Dedicate your internet connection to your event. It's best not to share the connection when you are live
Change locations to one with a better internet connection
Contact your internet service provider to ask for latest modem/router or plan - often these can be upgraded at no cost (if you haven’t checked in with your ISP in a while)
Consider using a mobile internet solution (such as mobile wifi sticks, mobile hotspots, or bonded internet) (see below)
Let's look at an example of how to get fast reliable internet somewhere where it isn't already available, such as a hotel, mall, or school.
Mobile Hot Spot (MiFi), preferably with ethernet cable
SIM card with data plan for MiFi
Ethernet cable
Power Source for MiFi
Computer that meets minimum specifications
Power source for computer
Adapter for ethernet (if computer doesn’t have the input)
Black Magic Web Presenter for inputting camera
Required software:
Latest version of Google Chrome
How to Set up
Set up Speedify to bond the internet connection (wifi or ethernet) from the hotel and the MIFI hot spot spot
IF you want to be extra safe, you can get an internet stick from a different data provider to bond MiFi + internet stick with a different network (i.e. bond Verizon and AT&T so it will take the strongest networks)
- to bond MiFi with WiFi or Ethernet from hotel(s)