subject: Wireless Network Troubleshooting Tips [print this page] Since the coming of wireless network, people are shifting their network connections from wired to wireless. For this purpose consumer wish to buy a laptop rather than a desktop so that they can use internet anywhere easily. These days' laptops, iPhones and mobiles are integrated with WIFI network technology that gives you a great reprieve from many things. They do not come across common network troubleshooting problems in case of using wireless network connection. Following are some useful tips that will help you how to work with wireless network without any problem.
First of all check that all your wires are plugged in at the router. You should ensure that whether the power cord is connected or not. Also check that all the power lights of the router are on. Sometimes you get trouble in network connection due to the network cable leading to the router in an undone manner.
You will also need to check that your wireless network adapter is switched on and the light is on in your laptop that shows that whether it is connected or not. Some laptops come in red or button blue while others need to be enabled from the computer. You can check that your wireless network adapter is enabled or not by opening device manager. If you are using a PCMCIA or USB adapter, you can also configure your network by removing and reinserting it.
Some cordless phones also disconnect wireless connections while you are using it, so always use a phone that is compatible with your wireless network. Sometimes this problem could resolve by rebooting of your router and PC. A simple reboot will clear up any anomalies between network connections, and it will prove effective rather than seeking support from ISP or router manufacturer.
Sometimes this type of problem occurs if you have installed the wrong device driver in your wireless network adapter. It can cause all sorts of problems or your adapter does not function well. Some factors can cause the signal strength and deteriorate the performance of your network. Normally any appliance that operates on the same frequency level (2.4 GHz) as 802.11b or 802.11g can cause interference with your wireless network.
Be sure to keep cordless phones, microwaves and other electrical equipment at least 1m away from the access point. It is always a good idea to monitor the performance of your signal by using a diagnostic utility. This will help you to identify how strong your signals are in different locations and whether other electrical equipment is interfering. Run the utility when the microwave or cordless phone is in use and see if you notice a difference. Usually your access point will come with its own monitoring utility.
