Kingston Technology KAROO manual How to get the most out of your service

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How to get the most out of your service

Signing up to Karoo Broadband is not simply about getting online. We want you to experience everything the internet has to offer, so in this section we explain how to achieve the best possible performance.

How to… Get the best speed possible

Karoo Broadband offers our fastest speeds ever – up to 8Mbps. You won’t always be able to surf this fast, but there are things you can do to make sure you always get the fastest possible speed that your line can reliably support.

Understanding your broadband speed

Karoo broadband will give you the fastest possible speed on your line and this will vary from home to home. This is because the speed of your connection can be affected by several factors. For example:

How far you are from the local telephone exchange – the further away, the weaker the signal.

The wiring inside your home – poor quality wiring will affect your speed.

The type of activity you are performing – basic websites can be seen easily, but your experience of downloading files or viewing content-rich websites can depend on how that particular website performs.

The time of day you use the internet – most people go online between 6pm and midnight, or at the weekend. More traffic means slower speeds.

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Contents User guide Contents Welcome to Karoo Getting startedPersonalising your account How to get the most out of your service How to… Get the best speed possibleTip 3 Extension leads and wiring Tips for top speedsUsing your broadband product Frequently asked questionsChecking your usage Using your broadband product Setting up your email account Your email addressSetting up more than one email account Anti-spam and email anti-virus settingsCommon email problems Code Reason RemedyProblems with your router HardwareConfigure your wireless router securely Useful Karoo settings Settings and supportFurther help and support Support boundaries Contact