TS3408 Safari slow in recognizing internet connection

Safari gas been slow to recognize my internet connection. Other browsers (Firefox and Internet Explorer) hace been fine and recognize it quickly. However, when I open Safari, I sometimes get the message "You are not connected to the internet". If I wait, it eventually connects. Also, when connected, it often loads websites/pages slowly. Is there an easy fix to this or is it just the Safari software?

1.Power off the router. Wait a while.
Power it on back. Wait until all the lights are lit up properly.
Restart the computer.
2. Empty Caches
Safari > Preference > Advanced
Checkmark the box for "Show Develop menu in menu bar".
Develop menu will appear in the Safari menu bar.
Click Develop and select "Empty Caches" from the dropdown.
3. Reset Safari
Click Safari in the menu bar.
From the drop down select "Reset Safari".
Uncheck the box next to " Remove saved names and passwords".
Click "Reset".

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