3 Tips to Fix Unreliable Wireless Connections

Generally speaking, wireless computer connections are reliable. However, nothing is perfect, and sometimes you may lose your connection or experience a weak signal. There are many factors that impact the reliability of your wireless connection.

For example, if your wireless adapter is too close to a 2.4 GHz wireless telephone, you may notice a decrease in your computers wireless single strength. Why? Because the phone and the computer reside on the same frequency and can interfere with each others performance.

Handy Repair Checklist for Wireless Interruptions

1. First check to see if your cable or DSL is actually working. Usually located in your basement, most modems have four lights. You have a live Internet connection if the data?or status?light is on. If its off, or flashing, your cable is out.

2. If your cable/DSL is working, then reboot your computer. Sometimes, if your cable/DSL goes out for even 10 seconds, your computer and the wireless router may no longer be able to talk to each other. By rebooting your computer, a new IP address is assigned, allowing them to once again communicate.

3. If your desktop is wireless and youve moved the wireless adapter [the box that sits next to the computer with antennas], then you may need to move the adapter until you find a stronger signal.

About The Author

Sharron Senter is co-founder of http://www.VisitingGeeks.com - an on site computer repair, security and networking company serving north of Boston, Southern NH and Maine. Visiting Geeks?technicians are crackerjacks at squashing viruses, popups and securing and making computers perform faster. Learn more about Sharron at http://www.SharronSenter.com

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The Four Broadband Baddies To Watch Out For

There are four common problems that customers have during and after the broadband buying process. Here is a rundown on the four so hopefully you will not come a cropper to them.

The first and most common problem is the set up fee. Also known as the installation or connection fee, and is the amount the broadband provider charges you for the activation of the service. The fee varies but can be significant on occasion, 30 is often the charge but the annoying thing is there is minimal effort and work required by the provider but it's a fee that is hard to avoid. Not all providers charge a set-up fee so make sure you understand what you are signing up to before you put pen to paper.

The next problem that people find is the rising monthly fee which common amongst some providers. A deal looks to be cheap but after a certain period of time (normally 3 months) the fee can double or even triple. This happens often so make sure you budget this into the fees.

There are cheap broadband deals appearing all the time and sometimes customers want to switch. However, the cancellation fee can outweigh the savings you can make by switching providers. Some providers will have a set fee for cancelling your contract whereas some companies will require you to pay out the rest of your company; this could mean you might lose hundreds of pounds.

The fourth and final point to be aware of is the one that angers customers the most. When you sign up for a broadband package, you expect everything needed to hook up to the internet will be included. This unfortunately is not the case with every provider. A router is the most common omission from a deal and can cost up to 50, this shows that you need to check what the deal includes so you know what will need to be spent before everything is set up.

To conclude, calculate the total cost of setting up a broadband package before selecting the best one for you. Check the speed you are entitled to by taking the broadband speed test so you know what the minimum speed can expect.

The broadband speed test gives you an indication of how fast your broadband service is likely to be. Shop online for the best deals on cheap broadband and start experiencing a faster and higher quality internet.

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