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A Guide to Fix My Wireless Network Trouble

Wireless internet network is the only network solution available that gives you the freedom to be online without extensive cabling. Wireless internet unfortunately is lack of resistance to cyber attacks if its inactive for extended periods. The following lists are pointers to help you if your wireless network is having trouble.

  • Shut down the power system for 30 seconds to give the system recycle.
  • Check and update the network setting in order to verify the IP address and other related information.
  • Check the network card is working adequately. If your adapter is malfunction, try to identfy the problem by disabling the cards one by one.
  • Check the signal strength by getting closer a laptop to the router. If your laptop works better then the problem is the low signal strength because of the poor internet access.
  • Check the function and performance of the wireless router and access point. Try adjusting the antenna to get the optimum signal. Most wireless router using omni-directional antenna to send signals in all direction which this suitable for a square shaped network.
  • Try to alter more location of the router and access point. Ideally they should be placed centrally between all of the computers.
  • Check the signal performance by using the monitoring utility that typically comes with the access point.
  • Make sure your devices are showing all of the correct lights. Check the devices manuals to see the lights indicator of function because there is no standard procedure to identify the router functionality.
  • Check the SSIDs and channel wireless network by wireless internet utilities.
  • Check and make sure that all of the correct drivers have been installed.
  • Check the configuration settings for encryption keys.
  • If your wireless network still not working then you should contact the manufacturer of your wireless router or a network supports solutions company.

 

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