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This guide is meant to help faculty, staff, and students troubleshoot their wireless (WiFiWi-Fi) connection. This guide will refer to wireless routers, WiFi Wi-Fi access points, and all other WiFi Wi-Fi emitters as WAPs (wireless access points).

Fostering a

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Reliable Wi-Fi connection

Before changing any settings on your devices, there are a few good practices to follow with wireless connections:

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  1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon that sits at the right end of the Taskbar.

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  2. Find your network in the list and make sure you are connected. If you are connected, your network name will be displayed above the status of Connected.

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    1. If you are unable to connect, right-click on the Wi-Fi icon and click Troubleshoot problems.

      1. If that does not fix your issue, try disabling your Wi-Fi adapter and re-enabling it. This is equivalent to restarting your computer.

      2. Right-click on the Wi-Fi icon and choose Open network & Internet settings.

      3. Under Advanced network settings, click on Change adapter options.

      4. Right-click on the appropriate network adapter; it will likely have "Wi-Fi" in its name.

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      5. Try the Diagnose option before restarting the adapter.

      6. Choose Disable and wait for the computer to process the change.

      7. Right-click and choose Enable to turn the adapter back on. 

    2. You may also restart your device to have a similar result.

    3. If the above steps did not solve your issue, check that your device has been properly assigned a network address.

      1. In the same menu that was used in Step 4, right-click on the Wi-Fi adapter and choose Properties.

      2. In the pop-up window, double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) to open the properties.

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      3. Make sure that both automatic options are chosen. This allows your network's router to assign your device an IP address in order to send/receive data.
        (warning) Note: The non-automatic choice is used to connect directly to specific devices over the network without the help of a router.

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    4. Click Okay and then Okay again to close the pop-up windows. The network adapter will automatically restart in order to apply your settings.

If you are still having issues, please visit techsupport.uconn.edu to participate in a live chat or to open a ticket (email correspondence) and let them know that you have followed this guide to expedite your experience.

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My WiFi Network Does Not Appear in the Wi-Fi Settings

Check that WiFi is turned on

  1. Open the Settings app. You can search for it by swiping downwards while on the home screen.

  2. Tap Wi-Fi to open the WiFi Wi-Fi settings.

  3. Verify that the slider next to Wi-Fi is green indicating it is turned on.

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Toggle WiFi

on

On/

off

Off

Oftentimes, switching the WiFi Wi-Fi antenna off and back on will resolve WiFi Wi-Fi issues.

  1. Open the Settings app. You can search for it by swiping downwards while on the home screen.

  2. Tap Wi-Fi to open the WiFi Wi-Fi settings.

  3. Turn off the wireless antenna by tapping the slider next to the Wi-Fi heading.

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  4. Wait a few seconds for the wireless antenna to turn off, and then tap the slider to turn WiFi Wi-Fi back on.

  5. Wait a few seconds for available WiFi Wi-Fi networks to appear.

Info

If you still need assistance, please visit techsupport.uconn.edu to participate in a live chat or to open a ticket (email correspondence) and let them know that you have followed this guide to expedite your experience.

Forgetting a

WiFi

Wi-Fi Network

If you are unable to connect to a WiFi network that you were previously connected to or are connected to WiFi Wi-Fi but the internet isn't is not working, try forgetting the WiFi network.

  1. Open the Settings app. You can search for it by swiping downwards while on the home screen.

  2. Tap Wi-Fi to open the WiFi Wi-Fi settings.

  3. If you are connected to a WiFi Wi-Fi network, you will see its name near the top of the screen with a check mark checkmark next to it. Tap the 'i' icon next to its name.

  4. Tap Forget This Network.

  5. You will be brought back to the WiFi Wi-Fi settings page. Tap the name of the network you wish to join and enter your network credentials if prompted.

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Check that

WiFi is turned on

Wi-Fi is Turned On

  1. Pull down the top menu to see your Settings shortcuts. This guide will include screenshots of Android 11 for reference.

  2. Look for the Internet/WiFi Wi-Fi settings. Please note that depending on your phone, tapping on the button may toggle WiFi Wi-Fi on/off, while holding the button will bring you to the Settings.

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  3. Firstly, check that WiFi Check that Wi-Fi is turned on. 

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  4. If you 're are still having issues, press on the cog icon to go to the WiFi Wi-Fi settings. You can also press and hold on the Internet button shown in Step 2 to quickly find the WiFi Wi-Fi settings.

  5. You will now see the nearby WiFi Wi-Fi networks listed on your screen. Choose your desired network and enter your password if required.

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  6. Click on Saved networks if you 're are still having issues. In this menu, you can choose to Forget your WiFi network. Doing so will reset all the settings associated with that network and can help you get reconnected.

  7. If your issues persist, please try rebooting your device. This is usually done by pressing and holding the lock button on the device. This is the same button that turns your screen on and off when pressed quickly.

If you 're are still having issues, please visit techsupport.uconn.edu to participate in a live chat or to open a ticket (email correspondence) and let them know that you have followed this guide to expedite your experience.

When is it

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Time to

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Replace/

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Upgrade Hardware?

While WAPs can degrade over time, you are more likely to be hindered by outdated technology/protocols than the aged internal components. WiFi Wi-Fi uses precise timing in order to send/receive signals to/from your devices, avoid collisions, and even triangulate your device's location (with newer WiFi 6 protocols) for more efficient transmission. It is possible that the timing component, usually a crystal oscillator, can degrade over time due to an aging power supply or a very RF (radio frequency) noisy environment. Nevertheless, it is likely outdated technology/protocols that are slowing down your connection and not the physical health of your WAP.

You should consider replacing your WAP when the number of devices increases , or your use increases and you are having trouble staying connected or your speed is much slower than a wired connection. 

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