I am not able to connect to the Home Network!

• Make sure the router and modem are turned on.
• Make sure that the Ethernet cable is inserted into the network adapter in your computer
• Make sure the network cable is not defective. You can test this by using a different cable that you know works properly.
• Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct port on the router. It should not be connected to the "uplink" port. In addition, some routers disable the port next to the uplink port, so try using a different one.
• If you're trying to connect to a wireless network from a mobile PC, make sure the wireless switch on your computer is turned on. The switch is usually located along the edge of the computer.
• There might be problems with your network adapter. Check your local area network (LAN) connection:

To check that please follow the following steps: -

1. Click on Start button and go to control panel.
   
   
   
2. Click Network and Internet
   
   
3. And then click Network and Sharing Center
   
   
   
4. Now click Manage network connections
   
   

The network icon changes depending on the status of the LAN connection, and there is information if the adapter isn't working correctly. Also, if a LAN cable is unplugged, a status icon is displayed in the notification area.

• Use Device Manager to verify that your network adapter is working correctly:

Log in as administrator to perform these steps

1. Click on Control Panel
   
   
   
2. Click System and Maintenance.
   
   
3. And then click Device Manager.
   Note: -If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
   
   
4. Expand the Network Adapters section and right click on the adapter and left click on Properties.
   
   
   
   Note: - Under Device status, check to see that the device is working properly.
   
   
   

• The network adapter driver might not be working properly. Download and install the latest version of the driver from the manufacturer's website.
• Windows might be turning off the network adapter to save power. Turn off the power-saving option in the network adapter's properties

1. Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button,
   
2. Now click Control Panel
   
   
3. Click Network and Internet
   
   
4. Click Network and Sharing Center
   
   
   
5. And then click Manage network connections.
   
   
6. Right-click the connection, and then click Properties.
   Note: -If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
   
   
7. On the Networking tab, click Configure.
   
   
   
8. On the Power Management tab, clear the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power check box, and then click OK.
   
   

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