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SPEEDY ROUTE

People are just realizing internet speed is increased if 2 common devices are plugged in and it feels like free upgrade

CERTAIN devices put a greater toll on your Wi-Fi router than others.

It can be worth plugging those devices in with an Ethernet cable so your other gadgets can experience faster internet speeds.

Sometimes cables are better for a device than a wireless connection
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Sometimes cables are better for a device than a wireless connectionCredit: Getty

An Ethernet connection allows data to be sent via a cable.

They can allow your wireless network to be less clogged up with multiple devices.

Too many devices using one Wi-Fi router at the same time can cause slow speeds.

Big culprits when it comes to Wi-Fi drain include your gaming consoles and streaming boxes.

If you can use an Ethernet cable for these instead of a wireless connection, you could start to see faster internet speeds instantly.

Your router should have a few spots for the cables to be attached.

Be sure to use the port that says Ethernet and not Internet.

Some homes even come with Ethernet ports built in just like a light switch.

Ethernet cables can be bought for fairly cheap online.

You may have even received some when you bought your Wi-Fi router.

According to Wired, Ethernet cables can provide the fastest internet possible.

That's because Wi-Fi is more likely to suffer from some interference.

Ethernet cables can suffer from their own issues.

You may need to have replacement cables on hand and occasionally reboot your router if it has one connected.

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