Many people realize that the connection speed of their so called "high-speed" Internet seems slower than even dial-up. In the following we will discuss nine sources of a slow internet connection.

1. One of the reasons for a slow "high-speed" connection is the use of too many protocols in the connection settings. This is because your computer has to go through many more protocols than it would normally have to before sending or receiving data and this checking process takes time.

The solution to this problem is to simply install two network cards. Have one card run PPPOE connect it to your ADSL connection (Internet). Connect the other card to your Intranet connection. By doing this, you should notice a change in your connection speed since your network cards no longer have to check everything against more protocols than it needs to.

2. Sometimes the temperature of your high-speed modem will be too high. If the temperature of the modem gets too high, it's performance will drop. The reason that the modem gets so hot is that many people place routers, modems and other accessories close together. With limited space and all of the accessories generating heat, the modem can overheat quickly. Some solutions to solve this problem include spacing out your accessories and installing a cooling fan. The opt