How Do You Troubleshoot A Wireless Internet Connection?
Wireless Internet gives you the freedom to be online without the need for extensive cabling. However, wireless Internet is also more vulnerable to cyber attacks, particularly if it is inactive for a long period. Minor glitches may also prevent you from accessing wireless Internet. Here’s how you can troubleshoot some of the most common problems in a wireless Internet connection: Power cycle the system by shutting it down and switching it on after at least thirty seconds. Check network settings to verify the IP address and other related information. Determine if the network card is working adequately. Identify the malfunctioning adapter by disabling the cards one by one. Move one of the portable hosts–such as a laptop–closer to the router. If it works better, interference or low signal strength is the reason for poor Internet access. Inadequate signal performance can be caused by several factors including cordless devices working within the frequency range (2.4 GHz) of a wireless netw