Follow These Simple Step-by-Step Instructions
Before we begin, please note this is not for dial-up connections. Your computer must be on a Broadband Cable or DSL internet connection in order for our free internet speed increasing software utilities and settings to work their magic. If you are still using a dial-up connection to access the internet, then I HIGHLY suggest that you step UP to high-speed and speed UP your internet experience.
Ok then, time to speed up your internet connection. Let’s get started.
Step One - Internet Speed Software: First let’s get the necessary Tools and Utilities needed to complete the steps in these instructions. Download them to your desktop for easy access when we’re ready to use them.
FireFox - If you already have Firefox, you can skip downloading the Firefox browser. But if not, you’ve been missing out on faster smarter web browsing. We’re going to change that NOW - You Need to Download Here
FireTune - We’ll need this free software component to optimize the FireFox browser for maximum speed, security, and smarter browing. Get FireTune Here.
Lvllord patch - We’ll use this patch to increase the number of TCP connections (don’t worry if you don’t know TCPs from ABCs - Just follow my steps) Download the free Lvllord patch.
SG TCP Optimizer - The last Internet speed software we’ll need is the SG TCP Optimizer utility from SpeedGuide. Download SG TCP Optimizer.
Now that you have the necessary software downloaded, we can get started optimizing your internet connection for speed.
Step Two - Time for the Optimization Steps
Part 1 - Modify LAN Properties
- Go to Start > Network Connections.
- Right Click > Properties on your main internet connection.
- Make the following changes: Unselect everything except "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
With WinXP Service Pack 2, Microsoft limited TCP connections to 10. Running the Lvllords patch will add more TCP connections and increase your speed.
- Extract the patch and run it (see example):
- Change the limit - Press "C" and set it to 100.
- Press "Y". You’ll then be presented with with a Windows XP message saying that your original files are being replaced. Click "Ignore" or "Cancel" for that window, and choose "Yes" when asked for confirmation
- If the Lvllords patch was successfully executed, you’ll get a ‘SUCCESS’ message.
- Exit and reboot your computer. Don’t forget to Bookmark this page (Hit CTRL+D) so you can return once you’ve rebooted.
Now it’s time to use the SG TCP optimizer you downloaded from SpeedGuide. This program modifies and optimizes the system registry, increasing your internet connection speed. Here’s how you do it.
- Choose your connection speed (mine is 256k). Then, scroll down and select ‘Optimal Settings’. Next, click on ‘Apply Changes’. You’ll be presented with a window similar to the one below:
- Click OK, and then and click "Yes" to reboot your computer. (Bookmark this page first if you’ve not already not done that).
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Step 4 - Your almost done: Run FireTune
I’m assuming that you’re already using FireFox, or have downloaded and installed it per Step 1.
- Install FireTune. After installation and before proceeding, Click on ‘Create backup configuration’.
- Choose the settings based on your needs and computer configuration. Check out the other two tabs - ‘Other Optimizations’ & ‘Other Useful Settings’ as well.
- Now Click ‘Tune It’ (the FireFox browser should NOT be open).
Step 5 - That’s it!
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