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Wireless Antenna Stopped Working as Expected
I'm using Windows 10 in a custom built rig with a TP Link wireless antenna (PCI) for wireless access to our home wireless network.
I've already eliminated a number of things.
The modem-router is fine - all other devices use it without problems.
The Ethernet connection in my PC is working fine.
I have a gut-feeling this is a software issue. So before I rush out and buy a new antenna, I wanted to try and troubleshoot it here.
A bit of history.
All was fine. My wife went away for a couple of weeks, so I connected up an Ethernet cable (which I am not normally allowed to run through the house :) ).
When I disconnected the Ethernet cable upon her return, the wireless seemed to be on the Fritz.
It still reports a strong signal.
But, it reports "No Internet, secured" underneath the SSID after connecting to it.
Obviously, the browsers do not load any sites.
I am not even able to load the modem-router's firmware interface via its IP address.
I am not able to ping the IP address of the modem-router.
As I said, the wireless card seems to be working, as it still detects my next-door neighbor's network (in addition to my own) and reports a plausible signal strength for it.
Can anyone suggest how I can determine whether this is hardware or software. I think I've conclusively narrowed it down to either being:
- the wireless antenna; or
- Windows 10.
And remember, all I did was stop using it for a couple of weeks.
Thanks