4 Most common WiFi problems and how to fix them
Picture this: You are enjoying your favorite movie and suddenly, a green loading circle starts spinning. This is due to the fact that your WiFi is slowing down. Once this happens, all your online chores get freeze and destroy the momentum of your routine. In the absence of a reliable Internet connection, you can’t even install any device such as Netgear ac1200 range extender. Well, you don’t need to worry. Just fix it. Here is a list of some common things that can go wrong with your wireless connection as well as their resolutions. Let’s get started.
- Can’t see an available network
Sometimes, you are sure that a network should be reachable in the area where you are, but it doesn’t display it in the list of available networks. In this case, you have to follow the steps below to resolve this issue:
First of all, check if your WiFi is turned off. Some gadgets come with physical buttons or switches which can be pressed accidently. In case you see a red cross (x) above the WiFi symbol on your device, it means there is no WiFi.
Next, power cycle your adapter. There are several devices that allow you to choose a software setting for turning off radio temporarily.
Another way to fix this problem is to stick within the range of your wireless connection. Once you are out of the range, the speed will start to slow down. However, users can set up a range extender to boost the existing range and coverage. For this, they need to log in to mywifiext.net web interface.
- Correct password but no connection
As we all know that we require either a username or a password to connect to an available network. But what if you enter the correct password but still don’t connect?
To get rid of this problem, verify your password as it may happen that you are entering small letters while the correct one is in capital letters. In addition to this, spaces can also be a part of WPA2 passcodes. However, they are quite difficult to indicate once write down. Check whether you are missing a space or not.
Ensure that you have chosen the right network. Perhaps, you have selected the one having similar name as that of you are looking for. Users can face this kind of issue while performing mywifiext net extender setup. So, make sure to pick up the correct network and enter right password.
- Connected but no Internet access
Given that WiFi is a radio technology known as Wireless Fidelity, so users can have a strong signal along with a valid connection. But, some users lack web access.
In order to speed up things, check your IP address and find if it is in the self-assigned range. Some operating systems automatically indicate that there’s a problem by displaying an exclamation mark in red color. If your device has a self-assigned address, then OS is unable to receive an assignment from DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
Furthermore, check your firewall settings: whether it is present into the OS by default or you have installed the one. You can visit mywifiext.net to know about this. Some firewalls don’t let you make a connection with new networks. They even warn you about a new network with a prompt, asking for its approval. However, on the basis of configuration, it may block any suspicious entry on its own.
- Inconsistent network connections
There can be a number of culprits which cause inconsistent WiFi performance. The first one is an irregular broadband connection. For this, connect an Ethernet cable to your router. Once done, keep an eye on it by using mywifiext-net login.
Also, make sure to place access point and range extender as close as possible. If all else fails, try changing the frequency band of your device. By default, it gets connected with 2.4GHz which is a congested one and slows down your Internet speed. So, opt for 5GHz band.
Hopefully, our tutorial has helped you in getting rid of annoying WiFi issues. Stay tuned for more updates.
