What can I do if I can’t connect to my router?

We often encounter a sudden problem where our router can not get connected to the network, or today we are surfing on the Internet and get disconnected from it, while we get up the next day. So, what is the reason for the network problem? Is it the cause of your computer? Or is it the cause of your cable line? Or it might be the reason for your router.

We need to learn basic router knowledge in case it’s our router’s problem.

At first, let’s take a look at what router lights mean.

PWR

PWR’s full name is Power; it is the power indicator light. When your router is powered on, the Pwr indicator light will always be bright; in a normal power-off situation, the light does not shine.

SYS

SYS’s full name is System; it is the system operating status indicator light. And it is through the light to inform you of the operation of the equipment. If there are problems or while your router is rebooting, then the light will not be the same.

WLAN

WLAN’s full name is Wireless Local Area Network, which means a wireless network or WIFI network. WLAN on your router means the wireless light. When a wireless card or mobile phone is connected to your router, the light will begin to shine.

WAN

WAN’s full name is Wide Area Network, which means an external network not belong to a local area network, for example, the Internet is a big WAN. When there is traffic on the Internet, the WAN light will shine; if the external network is cut off, the light will be extinguished, perhaps turn red.

LAN

LAN’s full name is Local Area Network, which means an internal network. It’s a part of a local network; for example, you can set up a LAN network with some computers and a router. Usually, a wireless router has four LAN ports, and these four ports are not in order; you can plug in any one of them.

Let’s make a summary:

If the WAN indicator light is red or not bright, it’s an external network problem; you need to call your network provider to repair the network.

If the WAN indicator light shines normally, then you need to check for other problems. If you are using a wireless router, check whether you can connect to it with your mobile phone. If your mobile phone is connected, but your computer can’t connect to it with a wired cable, you need to check your computer’s IP address first, or try another computer to test it. If both devices can’t connect to your router, try rebooting your router equipment, or resetting it again, and you will find the real problem with these methods.