Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Problems

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Frequent signal drop out

Tips on fixing iPhone WiFi Issues

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Imagine waiting for that hot new music video or watching live streaming of the Super Bowl when all off a sudden you lose your internet connection. Do you immediately call for tech support and wait a long time before getting an agent on the line, or do you want to know simple tips to get your internet back on line in no time? This article will teach you some steps to troubleshoot WiFi problems.

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   Make sure your wireless connection is turned on

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   Look for the function key or switch on your computer to turn it on or off. You may have accidentally turned it off without realizing it. Check your power management settings as well. Go to your device's power options and change the settings, so low battery triggers won't disable your wireless adapter. For those using a USB wireless adapter, check to make sure it's plugged in properly.

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   Eliminate all possible interference

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   Physical obstructions such as walls, Windows, furniture, cordless phones, microwave ovens, and others can significantly affect your signal strength. Stay as close as possible to your signal source or put the wireless router in your home's central location.

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   Restart your access point

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   Restart your router or access point to enable you to connect. Disturbances such as foul weather can reset your wireless equipment. Try connecting using the default setting of your wireless router. Check your manufacturer's manual for proper instructions on how to do it. If you're able to get in, you may need to set up another custom setting, such as essential WPA wireless security.

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   Find the Service Station Identifier

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   Generally, your computer will tell you other available wireless networks so you can choose which one you'd like to connect to. However, oftentimes these wireless networks do not show their SSID to non-customers. You will have to ask the owner for it so you can add this to your new wireless network.

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   Check your ability to automatically obtain gateway and IP settings

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   Check your TCP/IP settings to know if your adapter is obtaining settings coming from the DHCP server automatically. This will allow your computer and other devices to join the network, and you don't have to manually set up your IP address.

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   Make sure your OS and card drivers are updated

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   Network connections can also be attributed to driver issues. It's either your driver is outdated, your brand new driver is suffering from glitches, or your router is undergoing some recent upgrade. Do a system update first for your network adapter and your OS. Also, try to check for updates in your firmware by visiting your router's website.

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   Allow your computer to fix the problem

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   Your OS can try and repair these issues for you. Simply right-click on the icon for network connections on your status bar and select "repair" or "diagnose and repair".

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   Other wireless networks around you can also cause interference

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   What you can do is change the channel your wireless router is using. Utilities such as NetStumbler will let you know what other channels nearby are available so you can choose another one for your WiFi network. Make sure you follow your router's instructions manual in order to get administrative controls. You will be LED to a section wherein you can select a channel of your choice.

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   Make use of a wireless repeater

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   If you're always having problems because you're too far from your wireless access point, you can try getting a wireless extender or repeater so you can extend your wireless network's range. These signal amplifiers cause around $50 and up, depending on the brand and distributor of the networking product.

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   Your iPhone WiFi has greyed out

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   This is one of the most common connectivity problems reported about the iPhone's WiFi. There are times when this firmware version overheats, and when it does, the WiFi chip is automatically disabled. As soon as the chip is disabled, your iPhone will grey out totally. So go to the Settings app and make sure your Airplane Mode is disabled. Then go to General > Reset, and tap "Reset Network Settings". You can now restart your iPhone. To do so, press and hold the Sleep and Home buttons until your iPhone screen turns black. If this didn't make any difference at all and you're still greyed out, you may need to upgrade to the latest iOS version.
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