| A reliable Internet connection is crucial for the many | | | | be used for optimum effectiveness. Above all, be sure |
| people who use the Internet in their careers, and even | | | | that you have the option of returning any items that do |
| people who use the Internet primarily for entertainment | | | | not work properly or that turn out to be incompatible |
| may feel that they can not live without a good Internet | | | | with your other hardware. |
| connection. | | | | For wireless Internet connectivity issues that arise after |
| A wireless connection adds the convenience of | | | | the hardware has been installed, checking the cables |
| mobility to all the other appealing benefits of Internet | | | | can be helpful. If any of the cables are loose or |
| connectivity, putting the vast information that is | | | | disconnected, or if the power supply is not connected, |
| available online at your fingertips even when you are | | | | your wireless Internet connection will be compromised |
| not at a desk. And once you are accustomed to that | | | | or nonexistent. |
| level of convenience, few things are more frustrating | | | | Indicator lights will alert you to any problems with your |
| than losing a wireless Internet connection when you | | | | connection, and lights that are flashing or off entirely |
| need to send an e-mail or find an important piece of | | | | are a sign that your connection needs to be checked. |
| information right away. | | | | Turning off the router and waiting a few minutes |
| Fortunately, many wireless Internet problems are | | | | before switching it back on can correct some wireless |
| caused by situations that are relatively easy to fix. | | | | Internet connection problems |
| Even if you are not a gifted Internet technician, you | | | | If you are doing business with an Internet contractor, |
| may be able to restore your wireless Internet | | | | you will have access to some technical support. |
| connection yourself without having to wait for technical | | | | Should you have problems with your modem, you will |
| support. | | | | have the option of calling your provider and requesting |
| The first step in preserving your wireless Internet | | | | diagnostics. |
| connection is ensuring that your connection is set up | | | | If the company's tests reveal that your modem is |
| properly from the beginning. If you plan on installing your | | | | working properly, you may have to recheck all your |
| own wireless Internet hardware, be sure that the | | | | cables and connections. If, on the other hand, it turns |
| pieces of hardware will be compatible. Everything you | | | | out that your modem is the source of the problem, |
| purchase, which may include a wireless router and | | | | your contractor will probably replace that piece of |
| network cards, should have information on the | | | | equipment. |
| package about compatibility. | | | | Issues with hardware supplied by your contractor are |
| If you are shopping online, the company that produces | | | | easily taken care of, and in many cases the diagnostic |
| the components should have a website detailing any | | | | services will be able to pinpoint any wireless |
| compatibility issues with the products. If you are making | | | | connectivity problems without a technical support |
| the purchase in a store, make sure that the sales | | | | representative needing to visit your home or office. |
| representatives explain how the components should | | | | |