Why Does The Internet Cut Out?
blog TCC Aug 19, 2020
Unlike internet service from twenty years ago, modern-day connections in Huron County are typically fast and reliable. That said, you might find yourself streaming movies one evening only to have the movie freeze at the worst possible moment.
Similarly, phone connectivity might sometimes experience interruptions, or you might suddenly find yourself disconnected from your favourite internet site. Understanding why the internet still cuts out even in the age of high-speed connectivity is one of the first steps to solving your problem. Plus, it might just save your from pulling your hair out in frustration.
Reasons Why the Internet Keeps Disconnecting
Rain
Adverse weather involving heavy amounts of rain can expose a faulty outdoor connection between your home and the service provider’s cable. When this happens, connectivity usually does not go out completely. Instead, it works intermittently, which can be even more maddening than a complete disconnect.
Indoor Connection
Faulty indoor connections can leave you with unreliable service if for instance, the coaxial cable, is not tightly connected to the router. Additionally, if your service goes out and comes back on, you might find that your router seems to be working even if you cannot go online or make a call. In such cases, when all the lights are on but you cannot connect, you can reboot your router to reset your connection.
Distance
If you use Wi-Fi, your router might not be strong enough to provide fast or consistent connectivity if the signal must travel to the other end of a large house. Additionally, if the signal must travel down to a basement room or upstairs to a home office, you might need to bring the router closer to you or upgrade your router. Finally, regarding distance, many computers come with an antenna that plugs into the back of the computer. Installing it, is as simple as screwing it into place. Once installed, the antenna can help alleviate distance related problems, and you can usually rotate it as necessary for a stronger connection.
Too Many Users
In terms of internet connectivity or television reception, your internet may be interrupted if multiple users are utilizing limited bandwidth. In such cases, you will need to limit the number of users or perhaps upgrade your subscription.
Outdated drivers
Your router and various apps you use, all connect to the internet via software known as drivers. These drivers sometimes need to be updated to the latest version to work properly. To find the latest driver, you can navigate to your device manager on your computer. When you find your device, you can select “update driver” from the menu, and your operating system will find the latest driver.
Can’t Solve Your Internet Connectivity Problems?
Occasionally, you might find that intermittent connectivity goes on for an hour or more. In such situations, you can contact Tuckersmith for assistance. That said, you do not have to wait for problems to arise. Even if you have questions about your service or need information about the best equipment to use for the best connection rates, a technician is always available to help you.