Why is my BT Hub so slow?

5: Your wireless set-up Your wireless set-up has a big impact on broadband speed, so by improving your set-up you can enjoy faster broadband. Try and place your Hub close to where you’ll use the internet most.

How can I speed up my BT Home Hub?

Keep your hub on show – avoid hiding it in a cupboard or on the floor, where the wi-fi signal will be obstructed. Try and position your hub in the centre of your home – you’ll reduce the number of walls slowing down your signal, which means you can get better wi-fi in more places.

Does BT throttle internet speed?

We’re proud to say that our broadband packages don’t have any speed restrictions. So, if you’re on one of our packages, you don’t need to worry about us slowing you down even at peak times. We won’t slow down peer to peer file-sharing either, so share away.

How do I stop BT throttling my Internet connection?

The best way to STOP Throttling: Use a VPN

1. Prevents your ISP from seeing what services, websites and protocols you’re using.
2. Stops your ISP from separating your traffic (because 100% of your traffic is encrypted and routed to the remote VPN server).

How do I speed up my BT Smart Hub 2?

Re: Slow Speeds Smart Hub 2

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click on Network and Internet.
3. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click the Change adapter settings in the left pane. Source: Windows Central.
5. Double-click the network adapter (Ethernet or Wi-Fi).
6. Check the connection speed in the Speed field.

How do I fix slow Wi-Fi at home?

Wi-Fi Suddenly Slow? Best Ways To Fix Slow WiFi Speeds

1. Restart the Router.
2. Check Other Devices using WiFi.
3. Stop Background Programs Using Bandwidth.
4. Add Protection to WiFi.
5. Your Device and Router’s Location.
6. Change Wi-Fi Channel.
7. Windows Network Adapter Power Saver.
8. Fix Network Drivers.