How to solve wireless network access problems-few suggestions

Check the wired network: When one comes across any problem in the wireless network connection, one of the first things that should done is to check the wired network connections. Check the lights to make sure it has a connection to your ISP. Refer to .manual if you need assistance in identifying the lights. Also check the network cable connections between the modem the router and wireless access point and make sure they all have secure connections. Loose connection will cause frequent dropping of connection. Turn OFF and ON Again: Try turning your wireless access point ‘OFF’ and then back ‘ON’ again, when encountering wireless connection problems. Try the same trick with your wireless network card. � In a laptop with a built-in wireless network card, check the documentation because there is usually a button on the side of the laptop that lets you easily turn the card OFF and then ON again. In a PC Card or USB wireless network card, launch the Safely Remove Hardware utility and click the Stop button. Next, remove the wireless network card and reinsert it while Windows is running so the OS will redetect and re-enable the wireless network card. Change The Channel: Interference is one of the most common sources of wireless connection problems. It is worth pointing out that all 802.11b and 802.11g WLANs (wireless local-area networks) operate at the 2.4GHz frequency. Most of the common electronic devices like cordless phones, baby monitors, surveillance equipment, and even microwave ovens all operate at 2.4GHz. Hence an interference between the various devices will cause access problems. All Wi-Fi devices have access to 11 different channels within the 2.4GHz frequency out of which channels 1, 6, and 11 are nonoverlapping while the other eight are overlapping. Therefore, you may be able to solve the problem of interference by changing the channel on your wireless access point and your wireless network card. Try first nonoverlapping channels Coverage Area & Obstacles: The typical access point with the wireless network card in your computer has a coverage area of about 300 feet, but obstacles or poor placement of the access point can limit or interrupt that range. Further the antennas on most wireless access points are omni directional and radiate the wireless signal in a 3D (360 degree radius). Hence place your access point as close as possible to the centre of the area that you want to cover. I am sure that the above few tips will help to solve the wireless network access problems.