How to Diagnose and Fix Wireless Network Issues in Microsoft Windows 7
Your wireless network may stop working out of the blue on an ordinary day due to change in wireless settings, change in physical connection, or temporary network glitch among other reasons. Imagine how frustrating and annoying it will be for you if you were in the middle of sharing an assignment with your colleague at home or office when the problem occurred. To avoid this situation from occurring, we have designed this free Microsoft Windows 7 support tutorial for you. Check it and fix wireless network connection problems in your computer.
Step 1
If your computer has a wireless switch at the front or the rear, make sure that it is turned on. Most of the laptop computers have a physical switch or a function key at the rear or front to show the wireless connectivity. If the wireless radio (button) is on but still there is no wireless connectivity, run the automated network troubleshooter to find out and fix the wireless network problems. Accidental switch off can cause the wireless connection to stop working.
Step 2
If the wireless radio is on, look for the network or notification icon for troubleshooting. Right-click the notification area or the network icon in the system tray and then click Troubleshoot problems. It will open up the automated troubleshooter. Alternatively, you can open the troubleshooter from the Start menu> Control Panel> Network and Internet. Click Internet Connections to start troubleshooting the internet connection problems. Follow the on-screen prompts and let the troubleshooter fix your internet connection issues.
Step 3
If the internet troubleshooting goes fine, go back to the Network and Internet window and click the Network Adapter link. Click the Next button to continue. When prompted, click the Wireless Network Connection button and click the Next button. The troubleshooter will start diagnosing your wireless network adapter for the possible problems. When done, click the option Check to see if the is fixed or Skip this step to continue troubleshooting. Follow rest of the prompts and take the desired action.
Step 4
If the troubleshooter finds fault with the adapter, update its drivers (if it's not a hardware problem). Outdated wireless drivers can cause your wireless connection not to function properly. To update the drivers, go to Device Manager. Click the Start button, right-click Computer and select Manage. If prompted, enter your administrator password and click Continue. When in the Computer Management window, click Device Manager. If prompted, enter your admin password and click Continue.
Step 5
Look for Network Adapters and expand it. Right-click your wireless network adapter and click Update Driver Software (or just Update). When prompted, choose Windows 7 to automatically search for the drivers and then click the Next button. Make sure that you are connected to the internet while Windows searches for the drivers. When done, install the drivers and reboot your computer. When done, click the wireless icon in the system tray, select your wireless network and connect to it. It should work fine.
Step 6
If the problem continues, click the wireless network icon in the system tray and select Open Network and Sharing Center. When in the Network and Sharing Center window, click Manage wireless networks in the left hand panel. You will see a list of the existing wireless networks (SSIDs) set up in your computer. Click your wireless network name and then click the Remove button. If prompted, click the Yes button to confirm the action. Exit the Network and Sharing Center window.
Step 7
Restart your computer (though not necessarily needed, but preferred). When done, click the wireless network icon in the system tray and you will see the available wireless networks including the one which you deleted from the list. Click your wireless network name and then click the Connect button. Make sure the Connect automatically box has a checkmark. When prompted, enter the security key and click the OK button. It will take a moment to verify your wireless settings and the key and that's it. You will be connected to your wireless connection.
Step 8
If the problem persists, disable your computer browser. Click the Start button and type ‘services.msc' (without quotes) in the Start Search field. Look for the services.msc (or services) file in search results, right-click it and select Run as administrator. If prompted, enter your admin password and click Continue. When in Services, look for the Computer Browser service and double-click to open it. When in the Computer Browser Properties window, click the drop-down arrow beside Startup type and select Disabled.
Step 9
When done, click the Apply button to save the changes and OK to exit the Computer Browser Properties window. If prompted, restart your computer. Now connect to your wireless network from the wireless icon in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the window and get going. You should be able to connect and browse the internet wirelessly. If you continue to face problems, contact Microsoft technical support.
Additional Tips:
Certain home appliances and electronics like microwave, security alarm, cordless (wireless) phone, a metal object, or furniture etc. can affect your wireless connection and the signal strength. Try to place your wireless router in a more convenient location, which is away from the electrical interferences and objects like furniture etc.
Thanks For Reading.
Step 1
If your computer has a wireless switch at the front or the rear, make sure that it is turned on. Most of the laptop computers have a physical switch or a function key at the rear or front to show the wireless connectivity. If the wireless radio (button) is on but still there is no wireless connectivity, run the automated network troubleshooter to find out and fix the wireless network problems. Accidental switch off can cause the wireless connection to stop working.
Step 2
If the wireless radio is on, look for the network or notification icon for troubleshooting. Right-click the notification area or the network icon in the system tray and then click Troubleshoot problems. It will open up the automated troubleshooter. Alternatively, you can open the troubleshooter from the Start menu> Control Panel> Network and Internet. Click Internet Connections to start troubleshooting the internet connection problems. Follow the on-screen prompts and let the troubleshooter fix your internet connection issues.
Step 3
If the internet troubleshooting goes fine, go back to the Network and Internet window and click the Network Adapter link. Click the Next button to continue. When prompted, click the Wireless Network Connection button and click the Next button. The troubleshooter will start diagnosing your wireless network adapter for the possible problems. When done, click the option Check to see if the is fixed or Skip this step to continue troubleshooting. Follow rest of the prompts and take the desired action.
Step 4
If the troubleshooter finds fault with the adapter, update its drivers (if it's not a hardware problem). Outdated wireless drivers can cause your wireless connection not to function properly. To update the drivers, go to Device Manager. Click the Start button, right-click Computer and select Manage. If prompted, enter your administrator password and click Continue. When in the Computer Management window, click Device Manager. If prompted, enter your admin password and click Continue.
Step 5
Look for Network Adapters and expand it. Right-click your wireless network adapter and click Update Driver Software (or just Update). When prompted, choose Windows 7 to automatically search for the drivers and then click the Next button. Make sure that you are connected to the internet while Windows searches for the drivers. When done, install the drivers and reboot your computer. When done, click the wireless icon in the system tray, select your wireless network and connect to it. It should work fine.
Step 6
If the problem continues, click the wireless network icon in the system tray and select Open Network and Sharing Center. When in the Network and Sharing Center window, click Manage wireless networks in the left hand panel. You will see a list of the existing wireless networks (SSIDs) set up in your computer. Click your wireless network name and then click the Remove button. If prompted, click the Yes button to confirm the action. Exit the Network and Sharing Center window.
Step 7
Restart your computer (though not necessarily needed, but preferred). When done, click the wireless network icon in the system tray and you will see the available wireless networks including the one which you deleted from the list. Click your wireless network name and then click the Connect button. Make sure the Connect automatically box has a checkmark. When prompted, enter the security key and click the OK button. It will take a moment to verify your wireless settings and the key and that's it. You will be connected to your wireless connection.
Step 8
If the problem persists, disable your computer browser. Click the Start button and type ‘services.msc' (without quotes) in the Start Search field. Look for the services.msc (or services) file in search results, right-click it and select Run as administrator. If prompted, enter your admin password and click Continue. When in Services, look for the Computer Browser service and double-click to open it. When in the Computer Browser Properties window, click the drop-down arrow beside Startup type and select Disabled.
Step 9
When done, click the Apply button to save the changes and OK to exit the Computer Browser Properties window. If prompted, restart your computer. Now connect to your wireless network from the wireless icon in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the window and get going. You should be able to connect and browse the internet wirelessly. If you continue to face problems, contact Microsoft technical support.
Additional Tips:
Certain home appliances and electronics like microwave, security alarm, cordless (wireless) phone, a metal object, or furniture etc. can affect your wireless connection and the signal strength. Try to place your wireless router in a more convenient location, which is away from the electrical interferences and objects like furniture etc.
Thanks For Reading.
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