With today's article we return to talk about<\/span> smart working<\/b>. More and more people, in fact, are forced to <\/span>work from home<\/b> from the new wave of infections that has hit the country. However, many of them have not yet been able to solve the <\/span>connection problems<\/b> of your home landline. And this can become a serious problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The "frozen" webcams during video conferences, the audio that is heard at times, the slowness in downloading documents and the loss of image quality, are just some of the problems that afflict many employees who are forced to <\/span>work from home<\/b>. Many blame<\/span>internet provider<\/b> or to the modem, but this is not always the case. Let's see why.<\/span><\/p>\n The first step is to try to understand what the cause of the<\/span> slow connection<\/b> and, to do this, one must go by exclusion. First we advise you to check the actual speed of the Internet connection, through one <\/span>speed test<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are many websites that provide this service and it is very quick and easy. Before proceeding with the verification, make sure that none of the devices connected to the home network are downloading or uploading. Then carry out the test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The chosen service will provide you with the maximum download and upload values reached by the fixed line. This data will tell you whether the provider is delivering all the speed available, based on the speed stipulated in the contract you have signed, or not.<\/span><\/p>\n For example, if you have a landline that provides up to 2.5 Gbps, but in reality only goes up to 1 Gbps, the <\/span>Internet connection<\/b> it is not performing properly. In this case the solution is to contact the provider, exposing the problem. It will be his job to verify its origin and resolve it.<\/span><\/p>\n If, on the other hand, the speed test values are in line with those expected, but the connection is still slow, the problem is elsewhere (see paragraph Set up your home computer<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n But what is the<\/span> Internet connection <\/b>best for the <\/span>work from home<\/b>? Here are some tips.<\/span><\/p>\n Let's start by saying that one <\/span>Internet connection<\/b> performance shouldn't drop below 50 Mbps. So make sure you sign a contract with <\/span>internet provider<\/b> that guarantees at least this navigation speed.<\/span><\/p>\n That said, the <\/span>connection technologies<\/b> currently available in Italy are three:<\/span><\/p>\n Let's see them in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n Definitely the most performing technology at the moment, both in terms of speed and performance. The only problem is the partial coverage of the national territory. In fact, optical fiber does not reach all the municipalities of Italy and, at times, is absent even in some districts of the city where most of the areas have it.<\/span><\/p>\n Also pay attention to the type of <\/span>optic fiber<\/b> to install, as there is a difference between <\/span>optic fiber<\/b> FTTC and FTTH. The first, slower, involves the connection of the fiber up to the state control unit, while, from the control unit to the home socket, the connection passes through the normal copper wires, slowing down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The true" <\/span>optic fiber<\/b> it is instead the FTTH, much faster since it reaches inside the house.<\/span><\/p>\n This is an (almost) outdated technology, given that, where possible, we tend to prefer the <\/span>optic fiber<\/b>. However, it represents a fairly high-performance solution for those who are forced to<\/span> work from home<\/b>, did not have access to the fiber.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It uses radio waves, instead of the telephone line, and can therefore reach virtually anywhere. Furthermore, by not using cables of any kind, it always manages to guarantee the minimum bandwidth, regardless of traffic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It can be a good solution, especially for whom <\/span>work from home<\/b> in small municipalities, where other solutions do not reach.<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>work from home<\/b> (smart working) forces you to use your own computer, which does not always guarantee the same level of performance as the company computer. Slow navigation could be a consequence of the incorrect configuration of personal devices. Here are some useful tips to improve the situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A solution that can speed up the <\/span>Internet connection <\/b>and, consequently, the <\/span>work from home<\/b>, is to change the DNS. DNS are servers that \u201ctranslate\u201d the IP address (the real address of a website) of a site into a line of text (the name that appears in the browser's search bar).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Given their function, it is imperative that they are fast and if not, they can be changed (here is one <\/span>guide<\/span><\/a> how to do it).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The second tip to speed up the<\/span> work from home<\/b> it concerns the advanced parameters of the connection. The easiest and fastest thing to do if you are using a wireless connection is to try changing the channel of the Wi-Fi network. Modern routers have multiple radio channels, which can sometimes host other devices, causing the connection to slow down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHow to understand where the problem is\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Connection technologies<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Optic fiber<\/span><\/h4>\n
ADSL<\/span><\/h4>\n
FWA<\/span><\/h4>\n
Set up your home computer\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n