{"id":4180,"date":"2014-05-09T11:01:15","date_gmt":"2014-05-09T15:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4180"},"modified":"2015-01-29T15:08:46","modified_gmt":"2015-01-29T20:08:46","slug":"easy-solutions-to-common-wifi-connection-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/easy-solutions-to-common-wifi-connection-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Solutions to Common WiFi Connection Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone likes the benefits of a WiFi network at home but many homeowners report problems setting up a WiFi network or getting their WiFi-enabled devices to communicate. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0By adding some of the latest <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-429-cellular-wifi-solutions.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-429-cellular-wifi-solutions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">WiFi home automation devices<\/a><\/strong>, you can expand the capabilities of your WiFi network to include things like remote monitoring and control of your <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-204-internet-thermostats.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-204-internet-thermostats.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">thermostat<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-435-internet-based.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-435-internet-based.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">security system<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0via the Internet on a PC or smartphone. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0This article offers some easy and affordable solutions to some of the most common WiFi connection problems that our customers wrestle with.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-429-cellular-wifi-solutions.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-429-cellular-wifi-solutions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4189\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Easy solutions for WiFi connectivity problems.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/WiFi.jpg\" alt=\"Easy solutions for WiFi connectivity problems\" width=\"277\" height=\"234\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><b>Problem #1:<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <strong>No high-speed Internet services at your location.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Or, it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s too costly.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Or, it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a vacation house and you don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t want a 12-month contract.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 A <b>cellular broadband router<\/b> or a <b>cellular \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201chotspot\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/b> is the perfect alternative when cable, DSL and other wired Internet services are unavailable at your location.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your home is within the <b>Verizon<\/b> cellular network, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8969-netgear-mbr1515-4g-lte-mobile-broadband-router.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8969-netgear-mbr1515-4g-lte-mobile-broadband-router.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NETGEAR 4G LTE Mobile Router<\/a><\/strong> provides a high-speed Internet connection using your data plan.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 This mobile router is capable or supporting any WiFi home automation device, like a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8539-temperaturelert-wifi-temperature-monitoring-systems.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8539-temperaturelert-wifi-temperature-monitoring-systems.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Temperature@lert Wi-Fi Edition remote temperature monitoring system<\/a><\/strong>, as well as your portable computer or tablets.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It also has four Ethernet ports for hardwired devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>For locations serviced by <b>AT&amp;T or T-Mobile<\/b> GSM cellular networks, use the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8016-globe-surfer-iii.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8016-globe-surfer-iii.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">GlobeSurfer III+<\/a><\/strong> for a high-speed 3G cellular connection with multiple devices and users via a local WiFi network, easily and securely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><b>Problem #2:<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <strong>You already have a cellular hotspot, but the Internet-enabled device(s) you want to run must be hardwired using an Ethernet cable.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Most cellular hotspots are capable of generating a WiFi signal using your cellular data, but they don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t have Ethernet ports.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 To hook up devices that need an Ethernet connection, there are several cellular options:<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8969-netgear-mbr1515-4g-lte-mobile-broadband-router.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8969-netgear-mbr1515-4g-lte-mobile-broadband-router.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"The Netgear 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Router has four Ethernet ports.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8969.jpg\" alt=\"Netgear MBR1515 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Router\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8969-netgear-mbr1515-4g-lte-mobile-broadband-router.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8969-netgear-mbr1515-4g-lte-mobile-broadband-router.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NETGEAR 4G LTE Mobile Router<\/a><\/strong> is the <b>most flexible<\/b>:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 it generates a WiFi signal and <b>also has four Ethernet ports<\/b> so it can support one or more wired home automation devices such as the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sensaphone Web 600<\/a>, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-5989-bayweb-internet-thermostat-standard-bw-wt1.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-5989-bayweb-internet-thermostat-standard-bw-wt1.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Bayweb Internet Thermostat<\/a>, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7210-la-crosse-online-temperature-and-humidity-wireless-alert-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7210-la-crosse-online-temperature-and-humidity-wireless-alert-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">LaCrosse Online Temp and Humidity System<\/a>, the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8335-mi-casa-verde-z-wave-home-automation-build-your-own-kit.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8335-mi-casa-verde-z-wave-home-automation-build-your-own-kit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">MiCasa Verde Z-Wave Home Automation System<\/a> or the \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9053-oplink-security-alarmshield-wireless-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9053-oplink-security-alarmshield-wireless-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Oplink Security AlarmShield\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u20ac\u017e\u00c2\u00a2 Security System<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8970-netgear-universal-dual-band-wifi-range-extender-wall-plug-edition.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8970-netgear-universal-dual-band-wifi-range-extender-wall-plug-edition.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NETGEAR Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8971-netgear-universal-wifi-range-extender.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8971-netgear-universal-wifi-range-extender.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender<\/a><\/strong> give you WiFi connectivity and allow you to connect <b>one wired device<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><b>Problem #3:<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <strong>Your WiFi devices won\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t connect to your router because of the size or your configuration or your home.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 A <b>WiFi range extender<\/b> is the answer to boost your existing WiFi home coverage to places in your home that are out-of-reach, like the third floor bedroom or far corner of the basement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A simple WiFi range extender, like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8971-netgear-universal-wifi-range-extender.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8971-netgear-universal-wifi-range-extender.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender<\/a><\/strong>, is small and portable and plugs into any wall outlet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8972-netgear-universal-wifi-range-extender-4-port-wifi-adapter.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8972-netgear-universal-wifi-range-extender-4-port-wifi-adapter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NETGEAR N300 WiFi 4 Port Range Extender<\/a><\/strong> boosts WiFi coverage and allows you to connect up to four wired devices like Smart TVs, <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-213-dvrs.aspx#Ve116%7C');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-213-dvrs.aspx#Ve116%7C\" target=\"_blank\">web-enabled DVR<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">s<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, and gaming consoles to your wireless network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><b>Problem #4:<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <strong>You want to ensure a secure Internet connection, but you can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t (or don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t want to) run a cable from the device to your router.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7401-powerline-ethernet-adapter-kit-for-bayweb-thermostats-and-other-monitoring-equipment.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7401-powerline-ethernet-adapter-kit-for-bayweb-thermostats-and-other-monitoring-equipment.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"An ethernet &quot;bridge&quot; kit is used to carry wired Internet signals through the electrical wiring in your house.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/7401.jpg\" alt=\"Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit for BAYweb Thermostats and other Monitoring Equipment\" width=\"172\" height=\"172\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Rather than a WiFi signal, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7401-powerline-ethernet-adapter-kit-for-bayweb-thermostats-and-other-monitoring-equipment.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7401-powerline-ethernet-adapter-kit-for-bayweb-thermostats-and-other-monitoring-equipment.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit for BAYweb Thermostats<\/a><\/strong> and other monitoring equipment solves this dilemma by <b>using your home\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s existing electrical system<\/b> to create a secure Internet connection between rooms. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Also known as an <b>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cEthernet bridge,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/b> this innovative system can support several Internet devices throughout the house by adding <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7402-powerline-ethernet-adapter-for-bayweb-thermostats-and-other-monitoring-equipment.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7402-powerline-ethernet-adapter-for-bayweb-thermostats-and-other-monitoring-equipment.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">optional receivers<\/a><\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 (Note that all devices must be on the same circuit.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Do you have a WiFi connection problem we haven\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t covered?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>If your WiFi connection problem isn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t addressed here, call the experts at diycontrols.com at 800-487-1363 and we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll help you get your <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-176-home-automation.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-176-home-automation.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">home automation equipment<\/a><\/strong> or other Internet devices connected and up and running.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone likes the benefits of a WiFi network at home but many homeowners report problems setting up a WiFi network or getting their WiFi-enabled devices to communicate. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0By adding some of the latest WiFi home automation devices, you can expand the capabilities of your WiFi&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/easy-solutions-to-common-wifi-connection-problems\/\">Read 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