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