In the 21st century, it can be witnessed that each and every individual is always in hurry. In every individual’s life, there are a number of tasks that need to be fulfilled and that is exactly why swift pace is what we prefer. We tend to hold a similar need in case of the Internet speed as well. Many a times, we face the problem of slow Internet speed that ends up heavily disrupting our activities and schedule at large and a question we ask ourself is how to increase broadband speed? Hence, in order to prevent the occurrence of this particular situation in our lives, it is essential for us to pay heed to the tips mentioned below, which are believed to assist us in lifting up the Internet speed of Windows altogether.
How to Increase Broadband Speed
#1 Reservable Bandwidth
First and foremost, you can begin with enabling the reservable bandwidth and following this by setting it on zero. If this is done, then your system will be in a position to reserve nothing, but the twenty percent default. In order to activate the same you need to follow a certain prescribed process.
Click on “Start” button then click on Run option (You can use shortcut “Windows button + R”) and type gpedit.msc. It’ll open new window of the “Local Group Policy Editor”. Then go to
–> Local Computer Policy
–> Computer Configuration
–> Administrative Templates
–> Network
–> QoS Packet Scheduler
–> Limit Reservable Bandwidth. Click on Limit Reservable bandwidth. Then it’ll open new window of “Limit reservable bandwidth”.
You will see “not configured” radio button is selected by default, by default, “the Packet Scheduler limits the system to 20 percent of the bandwidth of a connection” so click on “enabled” radio button and in Options set Bandwidth limit (%) to 0. So from now system will reserve nothing, rather than the default 20%.
#2 Using OpenDNS or Google Public DNS
To increase Internet speed use any DNS service either OpenDNS or Google Public DNS.
How to Increase Broadband Speed Using OpenDNS
Apart from the aforementioned approach, you can also consider making use of OpenDNS in order to lift up the Internet Speed on Windows. The OpenDNS is known to offer complete protection as far as phishing attacks and botnet infections are concerned. Moreover, the OpenDNS is known to ensure that the websites are easily accessible. However, the cherry on the cake still remains the fact that the OpenDNS is an experimental service and thus the chances of additional features being continually added to the same always remains bright.
Click on Start Button then open Control Panel then go to
–> View Network status or Network and Sharing Center
–> Choose Your Network Connection
–> Properties
–> Check for Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
–> Click on Properties again
–> Enter Open DNS preferred IP addresses (208.67.222.222 for the Preferred DNS Server box and 208.67.222.220 for the Alternate one.)
–> Exit and go to your desktop.
Open Run Windows (“Windows button + R” or open Run Window from Start Menu) Type ipconfig/flushdns in the black box that appears on the screen. The process of installing OpenDNS on your computer is now complete.
Screenshots:
1. Windows 7:
2. Windows XP:
Using Google Public DNS to Increase Internet Speed
You can also make use of the Google Public DNS is order to make certain that the websites are loaded faster. This is possible because the Google Public DNS is known to approach the server that is closest to you whenever you go ahead with a web page request.
Google Public DNS Setup – Windows 7
If you want to use Google Public DNS instead of OpenDNS then follow same steps give above just use 8.8.8.8 for Preferred DNS server field and 8.8.4.4 for the Alternate one. Again don’t forget to flush the DNS as shown in above method.
How to Increase Broadband Speed in Windows 7 – Conclusion
So, any of the two methods are available for you to boost your internet speed on windows 7. Both the solutions work fine and are tested and proved to be effective. A lightning speed may not be expected but a regular smooth internet connection speed can be achieved.
Sir, very useful guide for increase Internet speed. For the increased speed and here are some queries which are very helpful to me. Thank you, sir.
Using Google DNS with IDM ( internet download manager ) is the best way to increase download speed in windows.
Great article, I would like to share how I increase my internet too.
Step 1 Go to the windows 7 menu, look for accessories at the top of the menu, and hit run. (If you have difficulty finding it, press Alt Gr + Ctrl + Del, in the windows task manager, press New Task)
Step 2 When it is already open enter the following shortcut “gpedit.msc”
Step 3 You will open a windows window, named Local Group Policy Editor, will have a hierarchy of folders, look for Administrative Templates, it will open a new hierarchy of groups, press NETWORK (located under the folder panel In this folder, look for the Qos Packet Scheduler, and within this folder select the option Limit reserved bandwidth.
Step 4 In the last and quickest step, we will select the Enabled option in the windows window, and change the broadband limit to 0, now just apply the changes.
Very informative post, it’s very useful and I really enjoyed it to read. Thanks for sharing with us!
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Good information Chris.
Thanks for sharing. I am from Bangladesh. I have tried but it didn’t work for me. Maybe the tricks it’s only for India.
Hi Mostafizur, it is applicable anywhere. No restrictions. Let us know what problems you have faced.
Yes, this way you can really increase the internet speed, you have shown some images in that as a proof.
I must say you have high quality articles here. I love the quote saying without trust there are no collaborations. This is true. This is what I learn.
Thanks for your post Rajesh Namase.
1) I tried to google public dns server ip address, but it does not allow the websites to catch or see. So I declined and I rejected
2) Best preferred DNS 208.67.222.222 and alternate DNS 208.67.220.220 this is suitable for BSNL broadband
3) Those re using BSNL broadband please change above DNS address in the MODEM or ROUTER, already configured from January 2017 onwards, because default DNS servers= 192.168.1.1 getting stuck, so I changed the DNS in wifi modem with router.
Yes. Your internet will slow down depending on the length of the cable going from the router to your computer.