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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-2"><strong>Run an Internet speed test</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Better still, carry out a few of them, ideally at various times during the day. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Obtaining a good baseline understanding of your typical WiFi speeds is all required before making any modifications.</p>

<p dir="ltr">When you start attempting to boost things, the correct set of tests can frequently put you in the right way.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Nowadays, there are several free testing programs available online.</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, we highly recommend you to visit gospeedcheck.com, a free testing website.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Let us demonstrate how easy it is to use.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 1: Hop into <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/" target="_blank">https://gospeedcheck.com/</a></strong></p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Step 1" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-improve-internet-ping-2%20(1).png" style="display:block; height:263px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Step 1</em></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 2: On its homepage, you’ll see the blue word “Go” on the circle icon, click it</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Step 2" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-improve-internet-ping-3%20(1).png" style="display:block; height:378px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Step 2</em></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 3: When the test starts, it will measure ping ms first.</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Step 3" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-improve-internet-ping-4%20(1).png" style="display:block; height:303px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Step 3</em></p>

<p dir="ltr"> </p>

<p dir="ltr">Let’s see how it works:</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="How to check ping with MySpeed" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/myspeed%20gift.gif" style="display:block; height:236px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:420px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>How to check ping with MySpeed</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-36"><strong>Select the server that’s closest to you</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">The farther the geographical distance between your gaming device and the game server you play on, the longer it’ll take for the two to communicate.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Consequently, high ping will occur </p>

<p dir="ltr">So, for low pings, make sure that you select the server closest to your location. </p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="You should pick a near game server" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-improve-internet-ping-6.png" style="display:block; height:359px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>You should pick a near game server</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-45"><strong>Disconnect other devices from your network</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">It’s another simple tip on <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/how-to-improve-ping-536" target="_blank">how to improve ping</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The more devices using the network at a time, the more Internet bandwidth is required. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Multiple devices connected and using the Internet simultaneously can cause the connection to be overwhelmed. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Devices competing for bandwidth likely result in slow Internet for all. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Hence if possible, try removing other devices from the network to see whether your Internet ping latency gets reduced.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Many devices connected to WiFi may cause high ping" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-improve-internet-ping-7.png" style="display:block; height:384px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Many devices connected to WiFi may cause high ping</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-57"><strong>Close background programs</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Background apps and programs also consume your bandwidth even when you are not using them. </p>

<p dir="ltr">So, to improve ping and Internet connectivity, you should close all unnecessary programs running in the background.</p>

<p dir="ltr">You should do this especially bandwidth-heavy things like Netflix, YouTube, downloads, updates, etc.  </p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Consider closing unnecessary background apps" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-improve-internet-ping-8.png" style="display:block; height:426px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Consider closing unnecessary background apps</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-66"><strong>Use a wired connection</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">One of the biggest disadvantages of WiFi is that WiFi signal strength is susceptible to distance, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wireless</a> interference, and physical obstructions.</p>

<p dir="ltr">In comparison, it seems that the speeds and stability of WiFi connections are not as good as those of wired connections.  </p>

<p dir="ltr">Hence, if possible, try connecting your device to the Internet via an Ethernet cable.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Ethernet Internet connection" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-improve-internet-ping-9.png" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Ethernet Internet connection</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-76"><strong>Get closer to your WiFi router</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">WiFi signals are transmitted through the air, so as mentioned previously, different factors can affect WiFi signal strength. </p>

<p dir="ltr">If your device doesn’t have an Ethernet cord or you prefer gaming over a WiFi connection, move as close as possible to your WiFi router. </p>

<p dir="ltr">This way, you’ll have stronger WiFi, and minimize the effects of wireless interference, physical distance, and obstructions.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Stay close to your router to improve Internet ping" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-improve-internet-ping-10.png" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Stay close to your router to improve Internet ping</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-85"><strong>Others tips</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Besides the above fixes high ping, there are still other solutions to consider. </p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Some effective tips to reduce ping" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-improve-internet-ping-11.png" style="display:block; height:411px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Some effective tips to reduce ping</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">Restarting the router, upgrading the Internet package, and using a WiFi range extender if necessary, … also can help.</p>

<p dir="ltr">As long as you determine the true causes of your high Internet ping, you will find the best solutions for the problem.</p>
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