subject: How to Fix Common Internet Problems [print this page] How to Fix Common Internet Problems How to Fix Common Internet Problems
If you are encountering an internet problem and you do not know what to do, take a look at this simple guide to help you fix some of the most common internet problems.
One of the most common problems is that users are unable to access the internet. In this case, there are several things that you need to check first and one of which is the cabling. Make sure that the cables are plugged in correctly to make sure that there is no problem with the cabling. Normally, you would hear a "tick" sound if you have correctly plugged the internet cable at the back of your system unit or at the back of the modem.
The next thing that you have to check is the modem. Make sure that all the lights are turned on. If in case that you do not see any lights, make sure that the modem itself is turned on by checking if it is plugged in correctly into an outlet. If you have an AVR or Automatic Voltage Regulator, make sure that this is also turned on.
If you still cannot access the internet, but the lights on the modem are turned on, check your browser's settings. Make sure that there are no proxies selected. You can try clearing up the history of the browser as well as the cookies and cache. After clearing the history, cookies, and cache restart your computer.
If you still cannot access the internet after doing the things that have been mentioned above, it is best for you to call your Internet Service Provider and state your problem. Ask first if there are problems which are at the side of the ISP itself and if the ISP tells you that there aren't any, tell them that you are having a problem accessing the internet.
