To participate fully in Aeon’s online classes and activities, students need a stable and reliable Internet connection. While the best long-term solution is to upgrade your Internet service, the suggestions below can help improve your connection day to day.
Minimum Internet Speeds
To use Aeon tools like Leonardo, Zoom, and Savvy, your connection should maintain at least:
1 Mbps Upload
3 Mbps Download
You can check your Internet speed using a free website like speedtest.net.
Tips for Improving Internet Bandwidth
These suggestions can help reduce lag, freezing, and dropped connections during class or homework.
Strengthen Your Signal at Home
If your Internet connection drops or lags during class, try improving your Wi-Fi setup at home:
Move closer to your router to strengthen your connection.
Use an Internet extender or bridge device to expand coverage if your router is far from your study space.
Restart your router regularly to refresh your connection and clear out network congestion.
Upgrade your Internet plan or router for more consistent performance, especially if multiple people share the network.
Reduce Network Load
Many devices and apps can compete for Internet bandwidth. Freeing up resources can make a noticeable difference during class time:
Close unused browser tabs and applications before class.
Ask others on your network to pause streaming or gaming while you’re in class or submitting work.
Schedule large downloads or updates for times when you’re not attending class.
Turn off your Zoom video temporarily if your connection becomes unstable.
Optimize Device and Browser Performance
Sometimes the issue isn’t your Wi-Fi, it’s your device or browser. These steps can help you start fresh:
Refresh your browser before class to make sure everything loads correctly.
Restart your computer or tablet if you notice things running slowly.
Disable VPNs or antivirus scans temporarily during class sessions if they interfere with performance.
Stay Connected on the Go
If you’re traveling or studying outside your usual space:
Check your Internet speed in advance using speedtest.net.
Identify a location with strong and stable Wi-Fi before class starts.
Try connecting during off-peak Internet hours if you notice slower speeds at certain times of day.