does it affect the internet connection. i dont have any trouble with my connection but today its cutting out loads of times. can it be cus its thundering n lightening. (uk)
2006-07-22 03:24:09 · 9 answers · asked by jaynieleigh22 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I was going to ask a similar question - why does my broadband connection keep cutting out today? It seems to be every few minutes. It's not stormy where I am (Northern Ireland), but is a bit windy & overcast.
The same thing happened a few weeks ago and I'm pretty sure the weather conditions were similar.
2006-07-22 03:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by Whoosher 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, it's possible. Lots of things can cause interference with your connection. However, it's most likely one of three things:
1. Your connection type ( dial-up, DSL, etc)
2. Your ISP
3. Your compuer status (spyware can cause major headaches with a connection)
It's not LIKELY that the storm is causing you trouble, though it is possible. The litmus test will be to see if the same problems crop up in sunshine!
2006-07-22 03:30:09 · answer #2 · answered by ddesa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly possible and even likely since those storms cause electrical interference with the phone lines. How, if you're using cablemodem connection, most cable is shielded from such things most of the way along the line.
2006-07-22 03:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by bogus_dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think storms can screw up internet connections if you are connecting wirelessly. My area had a severe t-storm and the next day my laptop couldn't go online, only my pc which was physically connected to the router. All my settings were gone. I had to reconfigure it.
2006-07-22 03:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by SISI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how what type of line you have coz if its internal cables ie in the house it shouldn't be cutting out at all but if you have a satelite connection it probably will but call the technical support ppl and find out if the problem is with their server or is connection going faulty.
2006-07-22 03:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by d.k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can go to dslreports.com perhaps and look at the connection or call the company and ask them if they are having issues
2006-07-22 03:29:27 · answer #6 · answered by meowbaby7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine that was possible, it can affect radio and T.V.
2006-07-22 03:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only with satellite connetion
2006-07-22 03:38:43 · answer #8 · answered by pk9394racing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine gets slower when it storms
2006-07-22 03:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by ssgtusmc3013 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋