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On Access point some user's are getting internet some of the no internet
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Hi @DilipPandey
What kind of users are not getting Internet access?
Below is a structured troubleshooting steps:
1. Check Basic Connectivity**
- **AP Status**: Verify the AP is online and broadcasting the correct SSID.
- **Router/Modem**: Ensure the router/modem has an active internet connection (test with a wired device).
**2. DHCP & IP Address Issues**
- **DHCP Scope Exhaustion**: If the DHCP pool is too small, some devices may not get an IP.
- **Fix**: Expand the DHCP range (e.g., from `192.168.1.100-192.168.1.200` to `192.168.1.50-192.168.1.250`).
- **IP Conflicts**: Two devices with the same IP can cause issues.
- **Fix**: Restart the DHCP server or assign static IPs to critical devices.
- **Check Device IPs**:
- **Working Devices**: Should have a valid IP (e.g., `192.168.x.x`), subnet mask, gateway, and DNS.
- **Non-Working Devices**: If they have an APIPA address (`169.254.x.x`), DHCP is failing.
**3. Client-Side Issues**
- **Wi-Fi Signal Strength**: Weak signals can cause intermittent connectivity.
- **Fix**: Move closer to the AP or reduce interference (e.g., from microwaves, other networks).
- **Device-Specific Problems**:
- **Fix**: Restart the affected device, forget and reconnect to the network, or update drivers/firmware.
- **MAC Filtering**: If enabled, ensure affected devices are allowed.
- **Band Steering**: Some dual-band APs may misdirect clients (e.g., to 5GHz with poor signal).
- **Fix**: Disable band steering or manually connect to 2.4GHz for better range.
**4. AP/Router Configuration**
- **Maximum Client Limit**: Some APs limit concurrent users.
- **Fix**: Increase the limit or upgrade hardware.
- **QoS/Throttling**: Check if traffic shaping is blocking certain devices.
- **VLAN/SSID Isolation**: Ensure users are on the correct VLAN/SSID with internet access.
- **Firmware**: Update the AP/router firmware to the latest version.
**5. DNS Issues**
- **Non-Working Devices**: Try pinging `8.8.8.8` (Google DNS).
- **If ping works but no browsing**: Set DNS manually (e.g., `8.8.8.8`, `1.1.1.1`).
- **If ping fails**: Gateway/DHCP issue.
**6. ISP or Firewall Restrictions**
- **ISP Throttling**: Some ISPs limit devices per connection.
- **Fix**: Contact ISP or use a different router.
- **Firewall Rules**: Check if the AP/router is blocking certain MAC/IP ranges.
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Hi @DilipPandey
What kind of users are not getting Internet access?
Below is a structured troubleshooting steps:
1. Check Basic Connectivity**
- **AP Status**: Verify the AP is online and broadcasting the correct SSID.
- **Router/Modem**: Ensure the router/modem has an active internet connection (test with a wired device).
**2. DHCP & IP Address Issues**
- **DHCP Scope Exhaustion**: If the DHCP pool is too small, some devices may not get an IP.
- **Fix**: Expand the DHCP range (e.g., from `192.168.1.100-192.168.1.200` to `192.168.1.50-192.168.1.250`).
- **IP Conflicts**: Two devices with the same IP can cause issues.
- **Fix**: Restart the DHCP server or assign static IPs to critical devices.
- **Check Device IPs**:
- **Working Devices**: Should have a valid IP (e.g., `192.168.x.x`), subnet mask, gateway, and DNS.
- **Non-Working Devices**: If they have an APIPA address (`169.254.x.x`), DHCP is failing.
**3. Client-Side Issues**
- **Wi-Fi Signal Strength**: Weak signals can cause intermittent connectivity.
- **Fix**: Move closer to the AP or reduce interference (e.g., from microwaves, other networks).
- **Device-Specific Problems**:
- **Fix**: Restart the affected device, forget and reconnect to the network, or update drivers/firmware.
- **MAC Filtering**: If enabled, ensure affected devices are allowed.
- **Band Steering**: Some dual-band APs may misdirect clients (e.g., to 5GHz with poor signal).
- **Fix**: Disable band steering or manually connect to 2.4GHz for better range.
**4. AP/Router Configuration**
- **Maximum Client Limit**: Some APs limit concurrent users.
- **Fix**: Increase the limit or upgrade hardware.
- **QoS/Throttling**: Check if traffic shaping is blocking certain devices.
- **VLAN/SSID Isolation**: Ensure users are on the correct VLAN/SSID with internet access.
- **Firmware**: Update the AP/router firmware to the latest version.
**5. DNS Issues**
- **Non-Working Devices**: Try pinging `8.8.8.8` (Google DNS).
- **If ping works but no browsing**: Set DNS manually (e.g., `8.8.8.8`, `1.1.1.1`).
- **If ping fails**: Gateway/DHCP issue.
**6. ISP or Firewall Restrictions**
- **ISP Throttling**: Some ISPs limit devices per connection.
- **Fix**: Contact ISP or use a different router.
- **Firewall Rules**: Check if the AP/router is blocking certain MAC/IP ranges.
If it's not help, please share with us more details.
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