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The internet is a great tool, whether for watching TV, reading the latest blog posts, or keeping up with friends on Facebook. But perhaps nothing is more frustrating than when your internet connection suddenly stops working. What was once a convenience instantly becomes a necessity. Here are some quick fix internet tips to remember the next time your connection goes down. Most problems are actually pretty easy to fix with a small set of solutions.

First, make sure all appropriate cables are plugged in. A cable from your wall should connect to the modem, and the modem should be plugged into an outlet and connected to your computer, either with wires or wirelessly. If you have a laptop with a wireless switch, make sure it is switched to the on position.

If you are still having problems, try restarting your computer. Doing this can solve many other problems with your computer as well. Try your internet once your computer starts again.

Sometimes the problem is with the modem itself. Try unplugging the modem and letting it sit for thirty seconds. If you use a router, you can unplug that too. Then plug the modem back in and check your connection. Much like restarting your computer, this solution is the nearest to a cure-all that you can find.

If you are using wireless internet, make sure you are in range of the wireless router or modem. Move to other parts of your house to make sure that your problem isn’t related to a localized dead zone.

If you are still having no luck, see if there are any error messages associated with your problem. Copy down the language of the message exactly and search for it in Google. Often other people will have similar problems with a particular device or internet service and will give you tailored solutions to your dilemma.

If all else fails, contact your internet service provider. There may be an outage affecting your service area. They also will be able to ensure that a signal is reaching your house and give you specific information to fix your problem. You may have to replace your modem or router if there is a serious flaw.

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