You’re just about to send that work email. You finally finished a writing project but forgot to save it. No matter the scenario, it’s always frustrating. When your Wi-Fi mysteriously leaves (multiple times), it’s time to do more than just stare at the “death donut” that tells you your computer is trying to reconnect. Make sure it’s a Wi-Fi issue and not a device issue. If your Wi-Fi is down on more than one device, then it’s not your device that’s having trouble. Here’s a list of practical tips and problems you can check when your Wi-Fi’s not working: Once you’ve turned your router or modem off and on, make sure to wait about 10 minutes for the network to start up again. Yeah it’s unfortunate. Seems like forever. And ever. If 10 minutes is too long to wait, grab some snacks or make some tea. That always helps. Many routers change from 2.4GHz to 5GHz when it senses too many people using the internet. If you’re using a dual-band router, it will likely make the switch on it’s own. If not, you may have to change it manually by following your router’s manual. For most router manuals, you can change frequencies by going to the “Wireless Settings” page. Somewhere on your router you should find a setting with numbers in GHz. Change the channel by simply switching it from the one you’re currently on. Because in reality, the last thing you want to do is spend hours fixing your Wi-Fi when it’s not broken. It’d be like trying to fix your coffee maker just to realize it wasn’t plugged in … Whoops. Might’ve made that mistake before. If you call your ISP and talk with a representative, they should be able to help you narrow down the issue. Paying attention to patterns can definitely help. Although it might seem odd, that family member who’s always microwaving a burrito might actually be impacting your Wi-Fi. In this case, it might be time to invest in a new router. Thankfully, you can find routers for anywhere between $100 and $200 bucks. You can also connect a new router to your current internet network with the help of your ISP or router instructions.
