wireless internet

[elerrina]

my wireless internet has been playing up recently. when i click connect it acts like its connecting and says waiting for network then it stops and says searching for wireless networks in range. we've tried everything we can think of and still no success, any help would be great thanks

[kwicky]

As well as being a security problem if not set up correctly their are many faults with a wireless connection. Microsoft have tried to fix some problems with Visa. Many people have put the wireless adaptor in the bin and connected to broadband using the Ethernet cable. A router sometimes comes with this cable.

[LeMarchand]

A few things to try:

Check your router is on/the lights are as they should be! If possible, get a friend with a wireless lappy to see if s/he can connect to your network.

Reboot your router.

Try connecting to your router by cable and check that all the settings are correct.

If a neighbour has set up a network using the same channel as you, it could be interfering with your set up - try swapping to a different channel.

Try resetting your router and rebuilding the network (there's usually a button you can press).

If a neighbour has set up a network using the same channel as you, it could be interfering with your set up - try swapping to a different channel.

[Machecoul]

If you haven't already you may just need to unplug the router / and or modem - leave a couple of minutes and then plug back in. (This will reboot everything as LeMarchand suggests)

It's always cured my NTL wireless problems. (Which have been very rare I have to say!!)

[kwicky]

I sometimes found that wireless signals, probably emanating from a neighbour corrupted my router settings.

In the address box type 192.168.2.1 which will usually get into your router and examine or change the settings agreed with your internet provider.