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Appendix A
Advanced Home Wireless Network Troubleshooting for Windows Media
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If you are looking for better performance in your home wireless network,
here are some more advanced tips that may help to optimize your
network even more.
Update the software in your wireless router or access point
The software that runs inside a router is typically called firmware. Router
manufacturers may update the software that is originally placed in the
device when it ships. This updated software is often available to you
for download in the support area of the manufacturer's website. Many
times, updated software for your wireless router can solve problems
with performance or other strange behavior, such as unexplained
disconnects from the wireless network. Make sure to periodically check
for any updates for your wireless router.
Updating the software in a wireless router may not be a straightforward
process for novices. When you locate firmware updates to download for
your specific model of router, also check for any instructions that may be
available on how to install the updates. Download the latest firmware
update from the manufacturer's website to your computer and print any
instructions you find. Once you have downloaded the firmware to your
computer, visit the webpage administration utility so that your router
updates it with the new firmware. Consult the manufacturer's website
or your router instruction manual for more details on how to update the
firmware.
Note: Even if you have recently purchased your router or access point,
the firmware may still be out of date. Always double-check that you
have the latest firmware, regardless of how long you have owned your
wireless equipment.
Changing wireless networking channels
Within a wireless networking standard, individual channels exist that
enable multiple wireless devices to use different portions of the available
bandwidth. Many wireless routers are preconfigured to use a specific
channel. If your neighbor has a wireless network, you might both be
using the same channel. This can cause both of your wireless networks
to slow down because they have to accommodate traffic that does not
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