Lima.- The Covid-19 pandemic brought with it a list of protagonists in the lives of Peruvians, and one of them is undoubtedly the internet. This tool has made it possible to be close to loved ones despite being separated, to achieve good job performance online, and despite the fact that it is currently returning to face-to-face work, it is still a great ally for hybrid work or for Stay more connected than ever.
And it is that the word “navigate” will never go out of style, as shown by the figures that place Peru as the fourth region that uses an average of 23 hours per month of connection to the network, surpassing countries such as Chile and Colombia, according to the consultancy COMSCORE.
Regarding users connected to the Internet, Peru is sixth in the region with 13.6 million Internet users, surpassed by Brazil and Mexico with 122.7 and 67.4 million, respectively.
In this context, within the framework of the International Internet Day and, taking into account that most users prefer to use a laptop thanks to the advantages it offers such as portability, versatility and the possibility of wireless connection, CY Chen, manager of Asus Peru , provides four tips to strengthen the connection of your laptop and thus avoid connectivity difficulties:
1.-Capture the best Wifi networks. – For the executive of the Taiwanese brand, this is the first step to improve the quality of the Internet, but not the intensity, since the speed of the network greatly influences, depending on the megabytes available. The most modern routers mostly offer 2 types of wireless connections: 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
The 2.4GHz network has been the standard for several generations of Wifi, its main benefit is that it is compatible with any device, whether old or modern, in addition to its greater range. 5GHz networks are included as of Wi-Fi 5, they are also known as 5G networks and usually have the same name as the 2.4GHz network by default, but with the term 5G added to the end of the name.
Networks of this type carry the signal with waves that move at a frequency that is higher than 2.4GHz networks, due to issues related to the physics behind the movement of the waves, this means that the signal has a lower range, however, 5G networks move at a type of frequency that is only used by modern wireless internet networks.
Unlike older networks that share space with signals emitted by Bluetooth devices, wireless phones and mice, microwaves, among other common devices. This reduces the intensity of 2.4GHz networks and gives 5GHz networks an advantage, especially in homes where the distance covered is not an issue. Also, the higher the frequency of the network, the faster information can be propagated, allowing 5GHz networks to be ideal if a high-speed connection is needed, the same happens with 6GHz networks, present in devices Wi-Fi 6 compatible.
It is very important to consider that to use a certain Wi-Fi protocol (such as Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6), both the computer and the router must be compatible with that standard. “For example, the new Asus and ROG models come with the Wi-Fi Master SmartConnect function, thinking about the difficulties of connections to the best signal, therefore, this function makes your computer connect to different Wi-Fi points according with the intensity of it”, he adds.
2.- Say no to connection saturation. – The era of connectivity has taken over homes, and with a massive number of devices requesting access to the network, it is therefore vital to have a connection that is prepared to support all connections simultaneously. The Internet connection is shared between all connected devices.
Thus, when one downloads a file, the network tends to slow down. To avoid this, the Asus specialist recommends specialized software that allows users to define whether they want to give priority to network resources for games or to download files, among others, according to their needs; allowing those actions that are a priority for the user to be executed with the highest possible speed. “For example, ROG Game First allows you to control the speeds of each program you are using, helping you choose your priorities.”
3.-Consider the best wireless connectivity standards. – The latest Wi-Fi wireless connectivity standards, including the latest Wi-Fi 6 and 6e, specifically focus on improving network capacity, making them ideal for a home where multiple devices are connected. Compared to Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 and 6e offer up to 4 times more network capacity and much smarter connection management.
Also, this latest generation of Wi-Fi is 75% lower than in Wi-Fi 5. In short, lower latency translates into more instantaneous connections, with a lower communication time between the device and the router, essential to have a response fast on smart devices and maintain a real-time connection in online games.
In terms of speed, these latest standards can already reach communications at rates reaching 1000 Mbps, and, in addition to the 2.5GHz and 5GHz networks (the one that offered higher speed connections and less wireless interference) present since Wifi 5, Wi-Fi 6e adds support for 6GHz connections for the first time, allowing you to have even more interference-free channels for your connection. Wi-Fi 6 and 6e also feature improvements to the way antennas communicate with devices for more stable connections, as well as security enhancements for more robust connections.
4.- Free the network from intruders. – Likewise, the ASUS executive points out that, even if a network has a password, it is not guaranteed that other unknown devices do not surreptitiously consume bandwidth and reduce the Wi-Fi speed. However, it is possible to use applications for the laptop or cell phone that allow you to see who is connected to the network and thus boost data spending intelligently.
CY Chen also warns about the importance of having good practices for optimizing Wi-Fi connectivity, such as constant cleaning of Wi-Fi equipment and its nearby areas, in addition to locating them in strategic places that guarantee the equitable arrival of the signal to all users. home spaces.
Internet users still do not put aside the cable connection
In the latest wireless communication standards, various improvements have been implemented. However, many people still prefer to connect to the Internet through network cables for various reasons such as: The presence of interference in the environment (either by devices that cause interference or by the thickness of the walls in the house, preventing distribution of the signal is even), or by having a router with Wi-Fi emission of older standards (such as Wi-Fi 4 or 5) that does not manage to obtain the maximum speeds promised by the Internet service provider.
Regardless of the reason users choose the wired connection, a network port is available on many laptops. For this reason, the Asus manager emphasizes that, as happens with wireless connections, not all LAN connection ports are the same, since they vary in the maximum speed supported.
There are those of 1 Gbps, and the most modern devices (especially those oriented to video games) integrate ports that support connections of up to 2.5 Gbps, comfortably covering the maximum internet connection speeds offered by telecommunications companies today.