For the most part, Wi-Fi is a wonderfully reliable technology. Every day, laptop users tap into 802.11b and 802.11g networks without any problems. The over-the-air equivalent to an Ethernet connection is so reliable that, for most of us, a connection issue comes as a surprise. Still, there are times when speeds suddenly drop to an unbearable level, authentication errors appear onscreen, or the site you’re visiting inexplicably stalls or fails altogether.

Fortunately, fixing a Wi-Fi problem is not overly complicated. In fact, most issues fall into three broad categories: problems connecting initially, throughput and connection speed problems, and coverage issues. Before you give up an hour of your life waiting on hold for tech support, use this troubleshooting guide and your network will be back to full strength in no time.

Quick Guide
• I'm not sure how to connect to my wireless network.
• My connection works for a while, then slows down.
• Interference slows down my connection speed.
• I have too many dead spots on my network.
• My wireless connection is no longer available.

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