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Speedtest is useful, but it only gives you a snapshot of your Internet connection speed at one point in time. It doesn't tell you how consistent your connection.

If You Can't Access the Web We'll assume that your Internet was working at an earlier point. If you are setting it up for the first time, the steps listed below were not designed with that purpose in mind. Basic Internet Terminology • A modem can generally refer to either cable or ADSL modems. Dial-up modems are mostly obsolete. • A LAN is wired connection. • A WLAN is a wireless connection.

• ISP refers to the company that provides you access to the Internet (e.g. Shaw, Telus, etc.). • A router combines the splitting power of a network hub with the ability to protect you with a hardware firewall. Your connection may be hard wired or wireless. • An IP address is usually represented with a numeric series of numbers separated with dots (e.g. 192.168.1.1) and will vary by ISP and by router brand.

• A (web) browser is a program used to view web pages on the Internet. You might also wish to review.

Troubleshooting Basics If you have no Internet access a series of troubleshooting steps will help to determine where the breakdown is and how to resolve the problem. When your Internet service is disrupted, there can be many things that have gone wrong.

The best way to start is to determine if everything is broken (i.e. You can't access any websites or Internet services) or if the difficulty is only with or a specific website not responding. If Access is Limited If you are able to view certain sites, but not others, or if only some of your programs are working, try the following: • If you are able to view local content but cannot see sites hosted across the country or elsewhere, there could be a blockage in the Internet grid.

Have a look at which monitors the flow of data around the world. On their site, you can view data for specific cities, helping to pinpoint potential problems. There is little you can do about this sort of problem other than to wait it out. • If your email works fine but your problem appears to be related only to your web browser, have a look at. • If you can surf the Web OK, but you have difficulty sending or receiving email, have a look at. Check to See if the Problem is the Computer If you have more than one computer, see if both computers are experiencing difficulties accessing the Internet.

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If the second computer has full access then your problem is localized to the first computer (you can skip any tests that don't deal with the computer itself). Reboot the Computer Try rebooting your computer to see if that fixes the problem. You'd be surprised how often that simple step resolves issues. If restarting Windows doesn't work, you'll have to verify each potential problem to verify that it is or isn't the problem until you restore access.

Troubleshooting Access Problems. Where I refer to your router this may be configured as a separate high-speed modem connected to an external router or as an all-in-one combined modem/router supplied by your ISP (most common). If the devices are separate then both need to be reset when you are instructed to reset your router in the steps listed on this page. • Turn off the modem first, then the router; • Use the reverse sequence when restoring power.

A separate power bar with only the two devices attached simplifies matters. There is No Internet Access The following steps assume there is NO Internet access. Specific websites and ISPs can have outages that have nothing to do with your computer or its settings. Troubleshooting Steps Try the following series of steps, in order, to see if this fixes your problem. You can stop when you resolve the issue(s) you are having. • Check the (or wireless connection settings) to see if you have Internet access.

• Check for changes to. • Check the if your computer is wired to the router. • Reset your.

• Check your or security software. • Check your software. The next few sections will expand these steps into a series of instructions. Where Linux is indicated, I've based these on Linux Mint, the version I'm currently working with. Check the Network Check the network connection on your computer. Depending upon your operating system and your settings, there may be a network icon at the top or bottom of the screen or it may be hidden.

Your Internet connection can be one or both of the following: • Wired: connected directly to the router using a network cable (LAN); or • Wireless: connected via a wireless connection (WLAN). Check the Wireless Settings If your connected wirelessly (i.e. There is no network cable from your computer to the router) you'll see a listing of available networks and the wireless network you're currently logged into (if any). You'll need to verify that your connection is strong enough and that the settings don't indicate any problems.