How-To Fix Issues with a Wireless Network


Of all the network solutions available, wireless internet gives you the freedom to be online without the need for extensive cabling. However, wireless internet connections are more vulnerable to cyber attacks - particularly if it is 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) Try checking the network settings to verify the IP address and other related information.

3) Determine if the network card is working adequately.Try to identify the malfunctioning adapter by disabling the cards one by one.

4) Try moving one of the portable hosts (such as 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) Try checking the functionality of the wireless router and access points.  Adjust the antenna in order to get the optimum signal.Most wireless routers should come with omni-directional antennae so that they can send signals in all directions - a situation appropriate for a square shaped network.

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

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

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

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

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

11)  Check the configuration settings for encryption keys.

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