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| Date | Location | Down | Up | Ping |
|---|
Recommended minimum download speeds by activity, per device in use at the same time.
| Activity | Recommended speed |
|---|---|
| Email & web browsing | 1β5 Mbps |
| Video calls (Zoom, Teams, FaceTime) | 3β8 Mbps |
| HD video streaming (1080p) | 5β10 Mbps |
| 4K video streaming | 25+ Mbps |
| Online gaming | 10β25 Mbps + low ping |
| Large file downloads / cloud backup | 50+ Mbps |
| Multiple people / smart home devices | 100+ Mbps |
Small changes that often make a big difference, whether you're at home or in a small office.
Place it central, off the floor, and away from walls, metal and appliances.
Faster and less crowded than 2.4GHz if your devices support it and you're close to the router.
Reboot your router and modem every so often to clear memory leaks and reconnect cleanly.
Microwaves, baby monitors and neighbouring networks can all slow your WiFi down.
Use an Ethernet cable for gaming, streaming or work calls when possible.
For larger homes or offices, a mesh system covers dead zones a single router can't reach.
Router manufacturers regularly patch performance and security issues β check for updates.
Unknown devices or a background download can quietly eat your bandwidth.