Ahsan Gardezi
Where do we go when the internet feels slower to the brain? Well, asking your service provider to increase bandwidth is one of the most common practices. Yet again, the perturbed state of mind doesn’t wither at all. Where do we go from here? Here’s how to increase the speed of your PTCL WiFi.
Also read: How To Reset Your PTCL Internet Router
Apart from buying a new connection with higher bandwidth and speed, there isn’t any other noteworthy solution to talk about. However, this article offers a rather different approach towards solving the issue.
The following list will help impact the overall performance of your connection, streamline internet processing and much more!
Your Outdoor Connection | How To Increase The Speed Of Your PTCL WiFi
Unlike big-time fiber-optical companies – for example, Nayatel – PTCL relies on the holier than thou telephone cable system for data transmission. You read it right – we just jibed.
The old networking system has an outdated server-base – meaning what exactly?
Since the 1990s, PTCL has come a long way from incorporating landline connectivity solutions for internet access. Surprisingly, that hasn’t changed in the slightest; therefore, your internet tends to drive you crazy.
- Check Outdoor Connection
Make sure the telephone line has no breakage and is clean from the outset.
- Make sure that your connection is coming from the nearest distribution point.
If your wire has joints – thence implying the connection is coming from afar – contact PTCL at 1218 to get your wiring re-allocated, and repaired.
Your Indoor Connection | Splitter & Router Check
After getting the outdoor system cleaned up, check what’s going on from the inside.
- Check your broadband splitter.
The splitter holds your phone-line and the broadband line.
- Check Router and see if all signals (green lights) are functioning normally.
Unfortunately, PTCL uses poor-quality devices with outdated tech. If you can get your hands on a decent router licensed by a well-known third-party manufacturer, go for it. They work 10x times better and the connectivity issues get thrown right out of the window!
Note: PTCL routers typically drop packets during data transmission and the WiFi connector has a fluctuating behavior. Check TP-LINK Routers; they’re available all over Pakistan at your nearest tech stores!
Adapt To Your Bandwidth
Let’s do a little math for this one. For instance, you’re using a 1 MB connection, and your router is typically connected to 5 devices. In such a situation, do you believe it’s okay to complain about internet speed?
Purchase a data package that compliments the number of connections at your home. Normally, bigger data packages solve speed problems for almost everyone, even if the router is old!
Limitations | Don’t Limit Your Bandwidth!
In many situations, people limit router-bandwidth for others by making changes in the admin panel. Although this restricts data allocation to an attractive connection, the overall performance of your connection is also affected.
Simple putting: restrictions work best if your PTCL connection boasts a fiber-optic connectivity system. However, PTCL has actually adopted this, and any changes to local bandwidth settings greatly affect your internet settings.
So, instead of limiting bandwidth to other users, just be a typical Pakistani and change your password settings!
Tweaking With A Fix | How To Increase The Speed Of Your PTCL WiFi
PTCL connections exhibit technical connectivity problems almost every day.
Adopt a simple habit: when your daily routine starts, restart your router. Turn it off, wait for 2 minutes, then turn it back on. This refreshes the connection and wipes out any problems encountered in the past 12 hours.
Side Note😐: Use good-quality CAT 5 or CAT 5e ethernet cables for your PTCL router. These cables have a neat wiring system, that helps keep the connection stable.
Normally, bigger data packages solve speed problems for almost everyone, even if the router is old!
Well, there you have it guys! This was all about how to increase the speed of your PTCL WiFi. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment in the section provided below.
Good luck!
