How to Fix Wireless Problems

Fixing wireless problems with your home PC can be challenging. Yet, before calling your Internet service provider, these easy steps might get you back on the Web in no time. Discontinue the steps if your wireless begins working.

Things You'll Need

• Your PC
• Wireless router access
• Pen
• Paper

Instructions

1. Restart the PC. Click "Restart" in the Windows Start menu or click "Shut down," wait 30 seconds after shut down is complete, and power the PC on. If wireless connection does not work, continue to Step 2.

2. Restart the wireless router. Manually shut the wireless router power off or unplug the router's power source from the electrical outlet. Wait 30 seconds. Turn the router power on or plug the router's power source into the wall. If wireless connection does not work, continue to Step 3.

3. Disconnect Ethernet cable from wireless router. Wait 30 seconds. Reconnect Ethernet cable to router. If wireless connection does not work, continue to Step 4.

4. Attempt to repair wireless connection on PC. Right-click the wireless icon on the bottom right of your PC screen. Click the "Troubleshoot problems" link. Follow the on-screen instructions to repair the wireless connection. If wireless connection does not work, continue to Step 5.

5. Call your Internet service provider. Your Internet service provider will guide you through the wireless repair process.

Tips & Warnings

• If you need to call your Internet service provider, be sure to write down any error messages that may pop up in Windows. Supplying the Internet service provider with this information may lead you to a quicker solution to your wireless problems.