Troubleshooting your DSL connection

If your DSL connection is on the fritz, don't just sit around cursing your ISP. Consult these troubleshooting tips instead.

Even if your DSL broadband Internet connection inspires you to write glowing letters of thanks to your ISP, there will be times when its performance is less than exemplary. Your connection may slow down, hiccup, suddenly disconnect, or otherwise act strangely.

In this article, I'll present some DSL troubleshooting tips and tricks. As I do, I'll show you how to monitor your DSL connection.

Wizard Note: Keep in mind that DSL problems can occur on both ends of the connection--your end and the DSL service provider's end--and many places in between. If the problems are occurring on your end, you should be able to resolve them yourself. If the problems are on the DSL service provider's end or in between, where a majority of the problems occur, you'll need to rely on your ISP's technical support team to resolve the problems. Test your connection speed

Contents

1.  Intro      2.  Test your connection speed      3.  Monitor your connection      4.  Tweak your system      5.  Problems caused by line quality      6.  Problems cause by household lighting      7.  External AC/DC power adapters      8.  Resources

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