A high-speed reliable internet connection that has the bandwidth for video conferencing and streaming is essential for remote work. This article covers basic tips for improving analyzing your home network.
Checking Your Speed
Test your connection speed to A quick and easy test for your home connection is called a "speed test." To see if you have enough bandwidth for university-supported collaboration applications. Average , search for "speed test" in your web browser. You may use the built-in Google result speed test or head to a popular site such as Ookla at speedtest.net. Common internet speeds typically fall in the range of 100–200 Mbps . These speeds can adequately support 3–4 people. though yours may be significantly higher or lower. In general, you can conduct voice-only calls with very little bandwidth but need at at least 3.2Mbps outbound (upload) and 4.0Mbps inbound (download) for high-quality video and audio.
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can deliver HD video quality in under 1.2Mbps. More details…
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requires approximately 1.5Mbps for high-quality video and up to 3.0Mbps for high-definition video. More details…
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Tips for Fixing a Slow Connection
Keep your wireless router in the open and not hidden by plants or furniture. The fewer the obstructions, the better the signal.
Placing your wireless router higher in your room, where there are
lessfewer obstructions, may improve performance.
While working closer to your wireless router will give you better performance and reliability, try to stay at least a few feet away.
If possible, connect using an ethernet cable instead of using Wi-Fi.
Reboot your router.
Most routers have a reset button, but if you are unsure, check the instructions provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP)You may unplug your router from wall power, and then plug it back in after 30 seconds.
Note: Your internet router may take up to 10 minutes to fully reboot.
Restart your computer if
yourit is not connecting to the network but other devices are still working online.
Close other programs and disconnect devices that consume bandwidth. Limit non-essential activities (such as streaming or gaming) while you are working.
Replace older routers because radios (Wi-Fi antennae) weaken with age. Retail devices are not made to last as long as business-class devices.
If these solutions do not improve your connection speed or if you need more bandwidth to accommodate the amount of usage at your home, contact your internet service provider.
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Troubleshooting internet/network connections
No Service
If you do not have Internet service at the location of your home office, contact a local ISP. In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, several internet and telecom service providers have pledged to offer free access to the internet or increased data allowances to ensure people can get online during this unprecedented time. If you are working in an area that does not have internet service, you may request a mobile hotspot (subject to departmental approval) from Information Technology Services.
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