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 optimum temperature for the modem is about 10C - 30C while the optimum humidity is about 40% - 70%.

3. Sometimes it is not your Internet connection speed that is slow, but that you have not configured your Internet browser so that it knows what type of connection you use. When this occurs, it will attempt to use the default method and then shift through the methods until it arrives at an active connection method. To fix this problem, set the default to your connection method.

4. It is possible that your computer does not have enough processing power to attain the maximum potential of your high-speed connection. This occurs when your system just barely meets the minimum system requirements for the connection. Due to the computer trying to process other commands as well, it will not have enough processing power to use the full potential of your high-speed connection. If you are experiencing this problem, keep as few programs open as possible. Try not to exceed two processes (ie.: Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, WinAmp,