How to Fix Your Wireless Internet Connection

Of all the network solutions available, wireless internet gives you the freedom to be online without the need for extensive cabling.However, wireless internet is also more vunerable to cyber attacks - particularly if it has been inactive for long periods. If you are having trouble with your wireless network, the following list of network support pointers should help to set you right.

1) Try power cycling the system by shutting it down and switching it back on after a minimum of 30 seconds.

2) Check the network settings in order to verify the IP address and other related information.

3) Determine if your network card is functioning adequately.A way to identify a malfunctioning adapter is by disabling each of the cards one by one.

4) Try moving a portable host (e.g a laptop) closer to the router.If you find that it ia working better, interference of low signal strength is the reason for the poor internet access.

5) Check the functioning of the wireless router as well as the access points.Adjust the antenna in order to get an optimum signal.Most wireless routers should come with omni-directional antennae so that they are able to send signals in all directions - a situation appropriate for a square shaped network.

6) Change the location of the router and access point.They should be placed centrally between all of the computers.

7) Examine the signal performance by using the monitoring utility that usually comes with the access point.

8) Check that the devices are showing the correct lights.There is no universal standard to indicate wireless router functionality so make sure that you check the devices manuals to see which light indicates what function.

9) Use wireless internet utilities to check the SSIDs and channel's neighbouring wireless networks are using.

10) Ensure that all the correct drivers have been installed.

11) Check the configuration settings for encryption keys.

If you are still struggling then it can be a good idea to contact the manufacturer of your wireless router or a network supports solutions company.