Wi-Fi Basics

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Wi-Fi Basics

Understand what Wi-Fi is and how your devices connect to your router.

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What Wi-Fi means

Wi-Fi is the wireless connection between your device and your router. The router then connects your home to the internet.

First checks

Check whether Wi-Fi is switched on, whether flight mode is off and whether you selected the correct network name.

Common mistakes

Do not reset the router immediately. A restart and a simple connection check are safer first steps.

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Helpful checklists

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