Method 5: Change the DNS of the Network
Changing the DNS to something like Cloudflare or Google can improve speeds compared to automatically setting the DNS. To change the DNS, we must follow these steps –
- Open Control Panel on your Zephyrus G14.
- Select the Network and Internet option.
- Select Network and Sharing Center.
- Select your connection type.
- Click on the Properties button and double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
- Enable the custom DNS option and enter 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1 in the boxes, respectively, as shown in the images below.
- Save the changes and exit the dialogue box
Method 6: Enable Boost Throughput from Device Manager
Boost Throughput is an option available for NICs (Network Interface Card) in the device manager; enabling this might boost the signal of your Zephyrus G14’s range for the network, thus fixing the prevailing issue. The steps to enable this are as follows –
- Right-click on the Windows Logo on your desktop.
- Select Device Manager to open the list of devices connected to your laptop.
- Click on the arrow left-side of Network Adapters to reveal your Zephyrus G14’s NIC.
- Open the properties of your Intel NIC, look for the Throughput Booster option, and enable it.
Method 7: Download the latest network driver from the Intel website
Keeping your laptop’s network drivers up to date is very important as it can cause issues such as low speeds for surfing and downloading. To update the network driver, we must visit Intel’s website and follow these steps –
- Zephyrus G14 uses Intel’s NIC, head over to this link to open Intel’s NIC driver section.
- Download the latest driver update available and give it a couple of minutes to finish downloading.
- Run the .exe setup that was downloaded from Intel’s website.
- Once the update is installed successfully, we suggest you restart your laptop for changes.
Method 8: Use the SG TCP Optimizer application
If none of the above methods work, our final solution would be to try out the SG TCP Optimizer application. This application optimizes your network settings without causing any side effects. Click on this link to download the application. Follow these steps to use the application –
- Open the application after downloading it from their website.
- Upon opening the application, the user is greeted with multiple settings.
- On the bottom right, select the Optimal option and hit the Apply Changes button.
- This might take a few seconds, the user will be prompted with a message upon completion.
Method 9: Check For Hardware Defects
If none of the above solutions seem to resolve the prevailing issue, it might be that your Zephyrus G14 is having hardware-related issues, these cannot be resolved by the user themselves. Therefore, we suggest you visit your nearest Asus service center along with your laptop, its box and the invoice copy of the laptop.
Asus offers a warranty on all their products and will replace or repair your laptop depending on the seriousness of the issue. So make sure to avail advantage of the warranty policy.
Conclusion
This brings us to the end of this guide for fixing Asus Zephyrus G14 Slow Download Speed. Please note that the download speed also depends on the download server as well. In case you’re downloading from a low-quality server, the speed may be slow even if you personally have a highs speed internet. If you are downloading from a high-speed server and still facing a slow download issue, then you may follow the above methods to troubleshoot the issue.
