Use the suggestions in this list to find and solve common internet connection problems.

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The good news is that there are 10 key steps you could take that will solve most connection issues.

Confirm your wired or wireless web link hardware is switched on and plugged in.

Unplugged or loose data pipe cables, routers, and modems are easy to miss.

Yet, these devices are a common reason you might be unable to connect to the internet.

Before assuming your internet connection is faulty, visit several websites rather than just one.

Avoid IP Address conflicts.

To resolve this conflict,release and renew your IP address.

If your web connection usesstatic IP addresses, manually change your IP to a different number.

Check for computer firewall malfunctions.Firewall software prevents unwanted internet traffic from disrupting its operation.

These software firewalls can malfunction and block valid internet traffic.

check that you’re within wireless signal range.

The performance of Wi-Fi data pipe connections depends on the distance between the gear and the wireless access point.

The farther away from a Wi-Fi machine, the slower the local connection.

Wireless signal interference in the area can also limit the range of a Wi-Fi connection.

Check your wireless web link configuration.

Wi-Fi networks with encryption options like WPA or WEP require computers to use matching security keys when connecting.

In this case, try these potential solutions:

Check for broadband router or access point malfunctions.

Router failures are because of overheating, excessive traffic, or an older unit going bad.

When this happens:

Contact your ISP if you suspect your account has been blocked.

Look for computer glitches.

Although uncommon, a computer’s web connection adapter hardware might fail due to overheating or age.

Viruses and worms also may disable or block a computer’s web connection interfaces from functioning properly.

Some providers give advice on troubleshooting problems connecting to their web link (sometimes for a fee).

If you still have problems, move your PlayStation closer to the wireless router or use a wired connection.

If possible, move your Switch closer to the router, or use an Ethernet connection.