How to solve the most common router problems , Follow the given below guide.
If the router does not work properly, web connectivity or home network may also stop working. Here are some tips to solve the most common hassles.
The router is a computing device that provides an interface that allows the home computer and other devices to connect to the Internet and surf the web. However, things do not always go in the right direction: for example, the speed of navigation can suddenly slow down, or the web pages may become unreachable, and some Wi-Fi devices may not be able to navigate even though they are correctly connected to the wireless signal from our router. These are some of the most common problems that can afflict the router and make browsing the web difficult (or impossible).
Some tricks, however, could allow you to restore the correct functionality of the device and ensure that you go back to surfing in a short time and without too much effort.
Turn off and on again
It may seem a trivial advice, but often the problems of the router disappear simply by turning off the device (better if you also proceed to completely disconnect the power supply), waiting thirty seconds and turning it on again. This should allow the router’s firmware to reset (by reloading the default settings) and eliminate any problems that prevent the proper functioning of the network device. In a few minutes the Internet connection should have recovered allowing you to go back to surfing without problems.
Check the temperature
Like all electronic devices, even the router could experience problems when the internal temperatures exceed certain thresholds. In the event of a “fever”, the network device may show problems of a temporary nature or, in the worst cases, for example in the fusion limit of electronic circuitry, generally accompanied by the emission of vapors and bad smells, stop working forever.
If you feel that the temperature of the device is too high when you pass your hand over its external body, you should check for any obstructions in the airways such as dust or objects blocking the passage of air. If necessary, take action.
Sometimes, a problem may occur with the router due to a jerk to the cables and/or the plastic locks of the cable becoming loose. Incorrect or completely disconnected cables can lead to issues. For this reason, a periodic check of the network cable may prevent the emergence of anxiety crises due to the lack of connectivity or sudden network slowdowns.
The process starts by confirming that the power cable of the router is correctly inserted into the plug, then checking the Ethernet cables and any other cables connected to the device. In case you notice that some connection is a bit “slow”, it is advisable to unplug the cable and insert it again until you notice the typical “click” of the plastic stop that indicates the correct housing.
Ping
To verify that there are no problems of communication between the computer and router or between routers and the network servers of our telephone operator, you will need to ping and verify that there are no impediments whatsoever. The ping allows you to verify that a data package travels smoothly within a network (whether local as the LAN or geographical as the WAN or the Internet), giving us also an indication on the time it takes to make it’s “journey” return.
To ping, you will need to access the Windows command prompt or the OS X Terminal and type the command “ping, followed by the IP address or the URL of the portal to verify that the communication paths are free. If you want to verify that there are no problems between the computer and the router you will have to type the command “ping 192.168.1.1 “( where 192.168.1.1 is the IP address of the router’s main gateway for most models in circulation, although it may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer) and wait for the process to complete.
If you want to verify Internet connectivity, you must type “ping google.com” (or any other URL of interest) to check for any problems. The test packages will reach their destination and send a receipt of return. However, if problems do occur, the packets will not reach their destination, and the ping report will indicate that they are lost.
Reposition the router
Most router Wi-Fi connectivity problems occur due to the bad positioning of the device. For instance, if the router is placed in a room with numerous corners, the antenna signal may bounce back and forth within the space. Other electrical devices in the vicinity, like cordless phones or microwave ovens, can create wave interference and make data packet delivery difficult. Moving the router to a more central and open area of the home (or office) and avoiding placing it near other appliances can restore the correct functionality of the wireless connection.
To change channel
In the event that you live in a “rich” area of Wi-Fi networks, it is likely that the overlap of signals between the various wireless devices (such as those of our neighbors or office) causes interference and slowdowns in the exchange of data packages. In cases like this you need to find a “clear lane” in which you can travel your packets: you must therefore change the Wi-Fi transmission channel (the bandwidth used to exchange data and packets between two wireless devices ) and verify that everything is back to normal.
Reset the Router
This is the last card to play in the event that all other roads have not led to any solution. Returning the router to the factory settings (the so-called hard reset) will eliminate from the memory of the device any changes to the basic configuration, often due to malfunctions of the device. However, it is important to note that when you start the process of restoring the settings (by holding down the reset button for a few seconds, typically located on the back of the router), you will need to reconfigure the device all over again. This procedure will reset all settings, including the Wi-Fi network name and login password.
