Remote Learning requires a clear internet signal.
lf you’re having problems here are 2 Tips to consider.
Tip #1 Check your internet speed
Justvisit Speedtest.net and click “Go” in the middle of the screen. It will automatically
detect test servers near your location. For the first test, use the server it chooses.
Afterward, you can try other servers around the country if you want.It will quickly tell
you the ping, upload speed and download speed of your connection. Speedtes twill
recommend you download Chrome to improve your speed,but it isn’t mandatory.
Tip #2 Restart the router or modem
In many cases,it’s common to just rip the plugs out of the back and hope that when it’s
plugged back in, things will work like they're supposed to. Ripping the cords out of the
back of the modem or router isn’t the right way to go aboutit, though. There are better
ways to properly reboot your devices — the techniques that the pros use when they're
dealing with slow route rfrustrations.
When to restart your router and/or modem
You may think it’s wise to restart your router or modem every time you have a lag in
connectivity, and you're right. A router reboot is one of the first things to try if the
internet has stopped working or you're having connectivity issues. A simple rebootwill
often resolve connectivity issues quickly and get you back to your normal browsing or
load times in a matter of minutes. But while you're likely aware that rebooting will help
solve slow internet signals, what you may not be aware of is that resetting your router
will also help to deter or interrupt any malicious attacks aimed at your network, so
rebooting can actually be an additional security measure, too. As an added bonus,
rebooting will kick any unwanted or unrecognized devices from your network,so it’s
wise to do this from time to time — even if you aren't having load or connectivity issues
with your internet or Wi-Fi signal.
Scenario #1: Rebooting a separate modem and router
Rebooting a separate modem and router is little different than rebooting a combined
router/modem device.
Here’s how to reboot a separate modem/router:
1. Locate your modem and router. If you aren't sure which is which, you can often
identify your wireless router by the visible antennas. Your router, on the other
hand, is what plugs directly into your modem, and your modem will plug into the
wall or other power source.
Unplug both the modem and router. Once you've located your modem and router,
you'll need to unplug both devices. You should see a powe rconnection on the
back of each device, and you'll need to pull out the plug from each one.
Leave both devices unplugged for at least 30 seconds. While a full 10 seconds
will suffice in many cases, you should still leave your devices unplugged fo rat
least 30 seconds — just to be thorough. Waiting a full 30 seconds ensures that
the capacitors in your router and modem completely discharge and that the
modem loses its connection to your ISP. You want this to happen so the
connection is forced to re-establish.
Plug the power back into your modem ONLY. When you do this, the lights on your
modem should light up to indicate that the modem has power. The process of
booting up and reconnecting to your ISP will take a few minutes — though in
some cases it can reconnecting as little as 60 seconds — so don’t panic if you
aren't seeing a row of green lights immediately.
Plug in the router and wait, at minimum,two full minutes. You may need to press
a power button on your router to get it to boot up, but it will depend on the type of
router you have. Once it’s plugged in (and poweredon), you'll need to wait at
least two minutes to give it enough time to boot up.
Test things out. Is your connectivity issue resolved? Perfect. You've successfully
rebooted your modem and router.
Scenario #2: Rebooting a combined modem and router
If you're trying to reboot a combined router/modem device, the stepswill differ slightly
from the ones above. To manually reboot a combined modem and router, you should
follow the steps below.
1. Unplug the power cord from the device or remove any batteries. Your device may
not have batteries, so you can skip that step if it uses a plug and outlet to power
it.
2. Wait a full 60 seconds. Waiting a full minute before powering up your device will
give it time to fully disconnect from your ISP and completely discharge.If you
plug your device back in too quickly, it may not do much to fix your connectivity
or loading issues.
3. Reconnect the device to the power source. The next step is to reconnect your
combo modem/router to its power source. This could mean that you need to put
the batteries back into the device or just simply plug it into the wall or outlet.
4. Wait at least two minutes. You need to give your device time to powerup, so wait
a full two minutes (or more) for your device's lights to poweron.
5. Check to make sure the device's lights are all green. The color can vary from
device to device, but in general, a full row of green lights confirms that the device
has power and that you’ve waited enough time for it to connect to the internet.
6. Check your internet connection to make sure it’s working. If so, the reboot
worked and you're good to go.
Brooks Holmes