The record explains the steps that can be taken to diagnose and decide connection issues in Netgear wireless router. The methods compiled here are uncomplicated and strict until date. It is strongly recommended that users ensue the instructions determined to avoid running into problems. This will ultimately save them time as well as money that would other be spent contacting Netgear router support.
Netgear wireless routers are known for their perfect wireless speed and performance. Despite that, these may originate internet or wireless problems at times due to several reasons including recently made changes to the computer or expedient settings, connection problem, and outdated drivers among others. The below mentioned guide will help you scan as well as fix the connection issues on your own and without the help of Netgear technical support.
Instructions:
Turn off all the devices including computer, router, and the modem respectively in the order and wait for a few seconds (20-30 seconds). Thereafter turn them back on in the same order. Join together to the internet and check either the problem has been fixed or not. This is the simplest and most widely used recipe to decide common connection problems as it clears up the existing settings and starts a fresh connection.
If the former recipe didn't fix your problem, then check this out. Update the router driver(s) by visiting the Netgear website. Check if any updates are available to download for the drivers. If there are, download and setup them. If prompted, reboot all the devices. Besides, run Windows Update and similarly download and setup all the latest updates. Restart the computer when prompted. Upgrade the router's firmware also.
First check, either you can Join together to the internet on a wired connection or not. Make your wireless computer a wired one by connecting the Ethernet cable to your computer and router. If internet works on the wired one but not on the wireless, then you can ensue any of these steps mentioned here. However, if internet doesn't Join together on the wired computer, then this can be determined as the root cause of the problem. Take restorative steps to decide this problem and then move on to the wireless connection problem. One of these steps include checking the cables etc. either these are firmly settled in or not. These should not be broken or damaged that may be causing your connection to drop repeatedly. If all things is fine on your end and you are still not able to go online, perceive your internet aid victualer (Isp).
Login to the router's interface (you will be required to make a wired connection to logon) and characterize the settings. To do so, open your internet browser and type '192.168.2.1' (without quotes) in the address bar. Hit the Enter key on the keyboard to proceed. When prompted for login credentials, enter this in and hit Enter again. characterize the settings and if required modify them. For example, assign or turn Ssid, channel numbers, mode, protection key Wep or Wpa, and/or entrance point etc.
If you recently made changes to your computer, undo these by restoring the computer to an earlier point in time when things were fine. It should decide the issue caused by the changes.
Additional Tips:
If you are using Windows Xp with aid Pack 1 (Sp1), then upgrade it to Sp2 or Sp3. It has been strongly recommended to upgrade to the latest Sps to avoid facing wireless connection drop problems.