Wi-Fi PROBLEMS SOLVED!

Networking issues are the pits. Nick Peers steps you through troubleshooting some of the most annoying wireless glitches.

In this feature we’re going to focus on arming you with all the know-how you need to troubleshoot network and internet connections – primarily wireless, but also wired.

In a world of endless wireless connectivity, it’s amazing how often things don’t pan out the way we expect them to. Dropped connections, weak signals and outright internet failure are just some of the problems plaguing people up and down the country (never mind all over the world).

In this feature we’re going to focus on arming you with all the know-how you need to troubleshoot network and internet connections – primarily wireless, but also wired – plus examine ways in which you can improve performance and make your connection perform reliably. We’ll open with a look at local connection issues – those networking problems affecting just your PC, complete with full walk-through of key troubleshooting steps to follow.

You’ll also gain valuable insight into what to do if your networking problem appears to stem from your router, plus learn how to get online when your internet connection is down with the help of your phone’s mobile broadband or a kind neighbour (all without compromising their network security).

We’ll also look at Wi-Fi annoyances, from weak signals to network interference, revealing how to ensure the steps you take to widen your network coverage don’t create more problems than they solve. You’ll finish with a guide to fixing problems with file and printer sharing – whether that’s simply between Windows PCs or other computers. It’s all here waiting for you, turn the page to get your connection working smoothly again.