My internet gradually slows down. Why?

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When i turn the computer on at the begining of the day the internet is quick. In ten minutes it's a little bit slower. Gradually the internet just loads and never finishes loading a page until i unplug the router and plug it back in again. Then the process begins again. Sometimes it takes an hour sometimes it takes 5 minutes. Why is this happening? By the way I have a new mac and this happens on firefox and safari web browsers.

Dan · Answer

Since the problem is temporarily fixed by restarting the router, I'd say that the problem of your internet slowing down is due to the router itself, rather than to the computer.  

One way to know for sure is to either buy or borrow a newer router (e.g. Linksys) and see if that fixes your problem.  Alternatively, bypass the router altogether for a day and see if that also solves the problem.  If so, then you know you need a new router.

Good luck!

Anonymous · Answer

Are you using a shared wireless internet? Generally, large web sites get more traffic as the day goes on, and they begin to slow down a bit (not like you're describing, though). However, if you're using the Internet at school or work, where other people are using the same wireless modem as you, that modem might be getting more traffic as the day goes on and, thus, freezing up.

Jose M · Answer

.... it may be that you have firefox and safari on your computer ...  why do u need two .... it takes up alot of memory and slow your computer down .....or bad signal

Andy L · Answer

I agree with dan:-)

My internet gradually slows down. Why?

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