Speed test shows fast but WiFi still feels slow
Speed tests measure download speed only. Your internet feels slow because of lag time, not speed. Check your ping number on the speed test. That's the real culprit.
Speed tests show how much data you can download in a burst. But everyday internet depends on how fast the connection responds. Called latency or ping. A connection with high ping feels broken even when the speed number is huge.
Risk: Low
⏱ 10-15 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Run a speed test at speedtest.net and look at the Ping number, not just download speed
- ✓A ping above 50ms makes web pages feel slow; above 100ms feels really broken
- ✓Test right next to the router, then from your usual spot
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Looking only at the download speed number and ignoring the ping number
- Assuming full WiFi signal bars mean low latency. Signal and latency are different things
- Upgrading your internet plan to fix slowness when the problem is actually high ping
Signs you need professional help
- If ping is high even when connected directly to the router with an ethernet cable. If DNS changes don't improve things and you want a professional diagnosis.
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