How to establish a connection is capricious. Part 2

We have problems with the connection, and we went by sorting options, why nothing works.

Option 3: Out of the entire network, only one computer can not get online

If a computer can not connect to the internet, and the entire network can, then the problem is in that car.

First, make sure your browser is working properly. Install Firefox and check to see if I can go on the Internet through it. Try to do the same with Chrome. If none of the browser does not work, turn off anti-virus software and a firewall check. Sometimes connection problems can cause damage and is not deleted until the end of antivirus software.

In the worst case, you will have to format the hard drive and install Windows from scratch.

Option 4: Your router slows down the connection or continuously restarts

If the router is unavailable or disconnected often, try to update the software to the latest version.

To the router did not slow connection, try to get rid of interference or change the channel. The base station may receive interference from the newly installed device, which is close by and runs on the same radio frequency: mobile or cordless phones, microwave ovens, baby monitors "(baby monitors), microphones, mice or keyboard.

Basic Apple's AirPort and AirPort Express stations could be established using AirPort Utility software. Experiment with channels 1, 6, 11 - they do not block the other, and at the same time can improve the signal.

Command Line Network Ninja: trace

Each respecting system administrator establishes an Internet connection via plain old tool traceroute command line. It shows the data path from your computer to the website, along with stops and timestamps. She reports on what exactly the level of connection is not possible, and thus gives the one who bit versed in the service ping and IP-addresses, additional information about how to solve problem.

To run it from your computer, on the Windows command line, type in tracert google.com. On the Macintosh - traceroute google.com. Learn how to read a utility arrayed data path, which will look something like this, if the above-mentioned compound collapsed on the fourth site:

What you usually have problems with your computer? How did you solve them? Add a comment and tell us about their experiences and troubleshooting.

How to Troubleshoot a Flaky Internet Connection [Gina Trapani]