In case you
are facing issues with your network connection after checking your PC and
Ethernet cable, the culprit can be your existing router. No matter what your
issue – ranging from no internet access to a flaky connection – some router
troubleshooting steps can help you fix things. Perhaps you have performed Netgear Extender Setup with your router
and everything functioned properly before but suddenly started failing.
Maybe it
took a complete week to do the initial setup. Well, you need not to worry more
about such an annoying issue. Just go through our post where we will tell you
about six annoying wireless router problems and an appropriate solution to fix
them. Let’s get started.
1.
Thorny or Complicated Configuration
How long it
takes to perform the process new
extender setup with your existing router? What happens usually when you
have to add a new system to your home network?
Well, let’s
be real: Every network has its own requirements and finding the perfect blend
of settings that can be tricky.
Quick Solution: Numerous vendors have tried to make the setup
process easier with installation CDs and Netgear
extender manual guide (only if you are about to configure your range
extender with the existing router). Alternatively, if you own a Netgear router,
you can go to the website mywifiext.Local in order to complete the set up in a
convenient manner. Here, what you have to do, simply enter default username and
password to log into the site and configure your Netgear device.
2.
Outdated or Imperfect Firmware
Well, it is
very common for all access points (AP) to fall down a year or two of regular
use. Similarly, lightning hits or related electrical power outages can result
in a heavy damage of circuitry.
Quick Solution: To fix this issue, you are supposed to set up
a budget to replace your device. Besides this, keep some extra cables as well
as an inexpensive backup router to help in emergency. Also, consider for buying
a new device, and try to update its firmware first because new updates come
with fixes for such maddening issues.
3.
Issues Related to Overloading and Overheating
So,
when you stream videos or download files in bulk, always remember that it can
cause your router to generate heat. These also get overheated owing to
continuous heavy load caused due to malicious files. Perhaps, users will be
aware of the fact that an overloaded device will act randomly. In order to fix
this issue, disconnect other gadgets that are within the range of your router.
Quick Solution: Turning off your device off a while can be a
lot helpful in resolving this issue. On the other hand, cool it down for some
time will fix overheating issues. In case, you experience the same problem
regularly, make sure that your wireless router gets proper ventilation. If not,
then shift it to a cool and dry place.
4.
MAC Address Restrictions
Nowadays, most
of the network routers come with a feature name ‘MAC Address Filtering’. It also
comes turned off by default but users can enable this function and limit
connections to a particular device depending on their MAC Address.
Quick Solution: In order to connect with a local network,
check the settings of your home access point with the help of mywifiext. Once logged in successfully,
make sure that the function is turned on properly.
5.
Wireless Signal Limitations
Sometimes, a
network connection at home fails as the radio signals of a device can’t reach
router’s signals properly. Well, this is due to the fact that WiFi radio
signals’ range is limited. Moreover, metal appliances or other electronic
gadgets can become a barrier in the path of incoming WiFi signals.
Quick Solution: When users try to connect to their own
network at home, they may find out one or more of their neighbor’s WiFi
networks. To get rid of this issue, move your router to a new location or
change its wireless channel number.
6.
Mismatched Security Settings
Well,
mismatched security settings would be the next on our list of wireless router
common problems. If the security settings of two devices are different from
each other, remember you will not be able to connect to a network connection
nor access Netgear Genie Setup page.
Quick Solution: Once you are successfully on the home page,
check for security key, network mode, and security mode. Well, the security
mode shows that most WiFi devices provide support for multiple network security
protocols while the second one allows it to support all WiFi versions that are used
by the network clients. Moreover, look for security key, and guarantee to make
it strong and hard-to-guess by anonymous people.
Hope our post has shown a great concern in
handling and solving your queries. Please let us know in the comment box given
below whatsoever is in your mind. Our tech support team would be glad in
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