Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Slow WiFi connection Solution
12:22 AM | 
Posted by
bospetro
computers as exhibiting the same slow connectivity, chances are good it has something to do with the WiFi. For example, perhaps the router got moved to a location that's blocking some of the signal.
It could also be that the router is failing, or that more library patrons are sharing a fixed amount of bandwidth (like more cars on a highway leading to slow-moving traffic). Without having more information, it can be tricky to troubleshoot a problem like this.
However, there's one step worth trying for anyone vexed by sluggish WiFi: try a direct connection to the router. (Actually, that should be your second step; the first is to reset both the modem and router.)
In other words, disable your PC's WiFi, then connect it directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Windows should automatically detect the new connection and get you online accordingly, though you may have to reboot.
Problem solved? If so, you know there's some kind of WiFi issue to blame. If not, the culprit is probably a bad router, bad router settings, or the Internet connection itself (check with your service provider). Space doesn't permit me to address all these possibilities here, but at least you'll have narrowed down the problem.
It could also be that the router is failing, or that more library patrons are sharing a fixed amount of bandwidth (like more cars on a highway leading to slow-moving traffic). Without having more information, it can be tricky to troubleshoot a problem like this.
However, there's one step worth trying for anyone vexed by sluggish WiFi: try a direct connection to the router. (Actually, that should be your second step; the first is to reset both the modem and router.)
In other words, disable your PC's WiFi, then connect it directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Windows should automatically detect the new connection and get you online accordingly, though you may have to reboot.
Problem solved? If so, you know there's some kind of WiFi issue to blame. If not, the culprit is probably a bad router, bad router settings, or the Internet connection itself (check with your service provider). Space doesn't permit me to address all these possibilities here, but at least you'll have narrowed down the problem.
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