Why is my BT Infinity so slow?

Why is my BT Infinity so slow?

The sluggish speeds are due to a weird glitch within the MyBT app and the BT.com website that means those checking download speeds – using a wired connection – are seeing dismally slow speeds. Understandably, this has left some believing the internet being pumped into their homes isn’t performing as well as it should.

Why is my BT download speed so slow?

Download speed is the rate at which data is transferred to your BT Hub. This will vary throughout the day and is likely to be slower during busy periods, especially between 8-10pm. This is the internet equivalent of the rush hour, when lots of people are using the shared elements of the network at the same time.

How do I speed up my BT Smart Hub 2?

Slow connection on Smart Hub 2

  1. Tested on the Laptop as well.
  2. Factory restart.
  3. Different port on the smart hub.
  4. Different cable.
  5. Set ethernet on my PC from auto handshake to force 1000mb connection.
  6. Disconnected WiFi devices.

What speed is BT Infinity 2?

Re: BT Infinity 2 Speed ” In April 2012, BT implemented the 17a profile (using more than twice the original bandwidth) and capped the maximum download connection speed to 80 Mbps. This is currently the highest speed offered.”

Is BT throttling my broadband?

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 can I make My BT Home Hub faster?

Top tips

  1. Keep your hub on show – avoid hiding it in a cupboard or on the floor, where the wi-fi signal will be obstructed.
  2. 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.

How do I change the bandwidth on My BT router?

  1. Open the Hub Manager by typing 192.168.1.254 in your web browser.
  2. Click on Settings.
  3. Enter the admin password.
  4. Click on the “Advanced Settings” tab, then click Continue to Advanced Settings.
  5. Click on the “Wireless” tab.
  6. To manually select the wireless channel for the “2.4 GHz” band:

What speed should BT Infinity be?

For your connection, the acceptable range of speeds is 27.5 Mbps-53.23 Mbps . 2.

What’s the difference between fibre 1 and fibre 2 BT?

With a Fibre 1 package, speeds increase to an average of 50Mbps, and with a Fibre 2 package, speeds can average 67Mbps. Users with Fibre Essential and Fibre 1 get upload speeds up to 9.5Mpbs, and Fibre 2 users benefit from upload speeds of around 19.5Mpbs.

Why is my Wi-Fi suddenly so slow?

Your device/system may be updating in the background without your knowledge. Windows Update, for instance, is necessary for security and performance, but it can certainly take a toll on your WiFi. On Android/iOS, your apps might be auto-updating and making the WiFi seem slow at the time.