How Do You Troubleshoot Fiber Optic Computer Issues?
Fiber optic cables deliver the Internet to your computer. Your telephone or cable television company runs the cable into your home. The cable then connects to a device called a router, for wireless Internet service, or to a modem, which delivers the Internet to your computer through an Ethernet cable. If you suspect fiber optic cable as the culprit for a lost connection, these basic ideas can troubleshoot it. Discover where the fiber optic cable comes into the house and where it connects to your router or modem. Check your router or modem. Most have indicator lights which show that you are connected to the Internet. Ensure that the cable is not pulled too tight as it runs to the router or modem. If it is, loosen it or reposition the router or modem. This will allow enough leeway in the cable to take the strain. Examine the cable ties that bundle your wiring together. If the cable ties constrict the wires, loosen them. Look for any sharp bends in the fiber optic cable. This could put st
