How to troubleshoot the problem of wireless router

Have you ever experienced an Internet or Wi-Fi connection problem? No matter what the problem-from the weird Wi-Fi problem (there is a signal, but not even), even if not connected to the Internet, at this time you need to troubleshoot the router, which can help you solve some headache problems.

This also applies to your modem, where many Internet service providers combine modem and router functionality. So your wireless router and modem may actually be the same device. Restart the router have you tried rebooting? Yes, seemingly trivial restarts are solutions to many network problems. Whether the site is not loaded, all network-related operations are slow, the connection is removed, or your wireless connection is hung up, you may want to try restarting the router to solve the problem. This is not necessary, but many routers seem to require occasional reboots to keep them running. On most routers, the reboot step is simple-unplug the router's power cord, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in. If you have a separate modem, you can try unplugging the modem's power cord and plug it back in a few seconds. Some devices may have a power switch, but the power cord is unplugged directly for all routers.

If you need to restart your router frequently, your router firmware may be unstable or bug-prone. It may be helpful to install a replacement firmware such as DD-WRT. Reset-router-to-fix-problems Check to see if the device is too hot and, like any other electronic device, the router may overheat. Over time this overheating can damage the router or make it unstable. Check the temperature of the router to see if it is overheating. If the temperature is indeed too high, make sure there is enough airflow. If the vent is blocked, or if you place the router in a higher temperature location, such as a PC chassis, overheating can cause the device to become unstable and overheating may also damage the router's hardware. Check to see if the cable is securely connected it sounds silly, but sometimes we forget the most obvious scenarios before we go to more complicated steps. Someone may accidentally kick the cable, causing the interface to loose. You should check all the cables and make sure they are securely connected. Check the cable at both ends of the line to see, to ensure that all connected. Sometimes it seems to be connected, in fact, some loose in the middle.

Reset-router-cables to the router. If you have a wireless network signal problem, you can try to place the router in a different location to ensure that the wireless signal is not blocked. In particular, some large metal objects, or some devices that can affect wireless signals, such as microwaves and certain types of cordless phones. You should also make sure that the router's antennas remain vertical rather than horizontal. When the antenna is perpendicular, it will give you the maximum range of signal coverage. Take a look at this article on improving the performance of WiFi connectivity.

Wireless-router-antennas Change Wireless frequency bands If you are in a location near a lot of wireless routers, such as apartments, it is likely that your router will be from other wireless routers at the same frequency to send signals interference. For your area, determine the best wireless channel, modify the router settings, so that their own no line can work on the designated wireless channel to avoid congestion and reduce interference, which can improve the quality of your wireless signal service.

If you have an Android device, the Wireless Network Analyzer app can help you analyze your area and find the best channel, and then you can modify the router's wireless channel accordingly. Restore factory settings If there is a serious problem with the configuration, you may want to restore the router to factory settings. In most cases this is not necessary, but if you're racking your brains it's worth a try. It is possible that you inadvertently modified some of the configuration that should not be modified. It may be more time-saving to revert directly to the initial state of the setting before modifying a single option back to the previous one.

Keep in mind that you will have to reconfigure the router after you restore the factory settings, including setting the wireless network name and password. You may have to press the pinhole button on the back of the router to restore its factory settings, depending on the router. Reset-pinhole-on-be-box other problems are similar to any troubleshooting process, there are always infinite kinds that can cause problems. Your router or modem may be broken, the ethernet cable you use may be broken and need to be replaced. If you have a problem with only one device's network connection, this may be a software problem, you just need to troubleshoot on this particular device. If you are lucky enough, restarting it may solve the problem. Read our "Several ways to resolve network connections" to get more tips. If your router looks unstable or needs to be restarted frequently, consider changing a new one. The new router is quite cheap and the unstable router is a real headache.