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  2. Troubleshoot a broadband internet connection - AOL Help

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    Reboot your modem/router - Sometimes the old "turn it off and on again" approach actually does work! Just wait about five minutes before turning it back on to make sure everything was reset. Just wait about five minutes before turning it back on to make sure everything was reset.

  3. Route flapping - Wikipedia

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    For example, link flap occurs when an interface on a router has a hardware failure that causes the router to announce it alternately as up and down. In networks with link-state routing protocols , route flapping will force frequent recalculation of the topology by all participating routers.

  4. Ignoring router security settings puts millions at risk from ...

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    Protecting your home network includes securing your router, just like your phone or laptop. ... Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. ... Another glaring issue is the failure to change default network names ...

  5. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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    Slow Startup: If your computer takes an unusually long time to boot up and become usable after turning it on, it could be a sign of underlying issues such as too many startup programs or a ...

  6. Packet loss - Wikipedia

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    A reliable network would not be able to maintain its delivery guarantees in the event of a router failure. Reliability is also not needed for all applications. For example, with live streaming media, it is more important to deliver recent packets quickly than to ensure that stale packets are eventually delivered. An application or user may also ...

  7. Single point of failure - Wikipedia

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    In this diagram the router is a single point of failure for the communication network between computers. A single point of failure ( SPOF ) is a part of a system that, if it fails , will stop the entire system from working . [ 1 ]

  8. Route poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Route poisoning is a method to prevent a router from sending packets through a route that has become invalid within computer networks. Distance-vector routing protocols in computer networks use route poisoning to indicate to other routers that a route is no longer reachable and should not be considered from their routing tables.

  9. Fix problems reading or receiving AOL Mail

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    Temporarily disable your firewall. Your firewall or other security software may be preventing you from connecting to AOL. Temporarily disable your firewall and check whether or not you're able to connect to the internet. If your firewall software isn't on the list linked, you will need to contact your firewall software provider for additional info.