How to Repair Wireless Internet

The "Repair" feature will quickly cut and re-establish a wireless network link.

Although wireless Internet is a relatively stable platform, it can become beleaguered by a number of connectivity issues. Poor signals, frequent movement and data overload can all result in a network disconnection or loss of synchronization with a wireless access point. In response to these frequent problems, Microsoft Windows includes a quick repair feature for all wireless connections.

Things You'll Need

• Configured wireless adapter
• Configured wireless router
• Active wireless connection

Instructions

1. Open the Network Connections wizard. Windows XP users should press "Start," select "Run," and enter the command "ncpa.cpl" without quotes. Windows Vista and later users simply type this command into the Start menu search bar.

2. Find your wireless connection on the Network Control Panel. It will be labeled "Wireless."

3. Right click the connection and select "Repair" from the menu. Windows will reset the adapter and establish a connection with the network

References

• Microsoft: How to run Control Panel tools by typing a command
• Microsoft: Troubleshooting IEEE 802.11 Wireless Access with Microsoft Windows