People are only just realising a simple Wi-Fi trick that instantly speeds up your internet

A SLUGGISH internet connection can send anyone into a flurry, especially when working from home.

But don’t let the pain of a buffering browser or flashing router light let you overlook the simplest, and often most effective, fix.

For some people, this trick will be the go-to whenever their service goes down.

But it’s common for us humans to over complicate things by delving into other, more obscure Wi-Fi speed fixes, such as disabling all connected devices or moving signal blocking objects.

As Virgin Media explains, the first thing you should always do is simply turn your router on and off again.

“If your broadband is lagging, our first bit of advice is… to turn your Virgin Media hub off and on again,” the .

“Yes, really.

“We know it’s not the most technical ‘hack’ but sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective!”

So if you’ve noticed your internet speeds becoming sluggish, switch the power button on the back on and off.

Or just switch the plug on and off.

Wait around 10 seconds before giving your router power again.

You might have to wait up to ten minutes for service to reboot fully.

A router that has been on and in use for a while can become strained.

Just like our computers, routers need a switch off or reboot every once in a while.

A Wi-Fi box with parental controls store cache and network information, just like a PC.

If an error gets stored in this cache, it can lead to router malfunctions and even dropped internet connections.

But usually, it just makes the router sluggish if it’s not cleared for long periods of time.

Of course, it is also best practice to think about where you place your broadband router too – as this can make a huge difference.

Here are some of the weirdest places people have put their box.

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