When an internet issue stops business
An internet issue in the office is not just a technical fault. If email, cloud applications, fiscal systems, VPN, shared folders, video calls or business applications are unavailable, the whole company quickly slows down or stops.
The cause is not always the internet provider. The issue can be the router, firewall, switch, WiFi access points, cables, DNS settings, VPN configuration or an overloaded network.
That is why the issue should not be handled randomly. First we need to determine whether internet is unavailable for everyone, only one computer, only WiFi users or only specific services.
Common symptoms
- internet is not working in the whole office
- wired internet works, but WiFi does not
- WiFi is visible, but there is no internet
- internet is slow
- connection keeps dropping
- Outlook cannot send or receive email
- cloud applications do not open
- VPN is not working
- shared folders are unavailable
- network printers are not working
- only some computers have internet
- guest WiFi works, but employees have no internet
- internet works on phones, but not on computers
- one part of the office has no WiFi signal
What you can check before calling us
Before reporting the issue, it is useful to check a few basic things. This often helps identify whether the issue is local, network-related or with the provider.
- whether one user or the whole company is affected
- whether internet works through a mobile phone or another network
- whether the router, modem and switch are powered on
- whether network equipment lights are on
- whether wired internet works but WiFi does not
- whether someone moved cables or equipment
- whether there was a power outage
- whether the internet bill has been paid
- whether there are provider notifications
- whether the issue started after equipment or configuration changes
We do not recommend random resetting of firewalls, routers or network equipment if you are not sure what the device does, because this can interrupt business further or erase important settings.
What NBG TEAM checks
Remote diagnostics or on-site visit
If at least one computer has internet or remote access is possible, part of the check can be done remotely. This is the fastest way to check routers, firewalls, VPN, DNS, DHCP and basic settings.
An on-site visit is needed when the issue is physical equipment, cables, switches, access points, modem, power supply or when the network is not available for remote diagnostics.
Remote support most often solves:
- DNS and DHCP settings
- VPN issues
- router and firewall settings
- single-computer issues
- Outlook and cloud service issues
- some WiFi and network settings
An on-site visit is needed for:
- modem, router, firewall or switch faults
- physical cables and ports
- WiFi access points
- network equipment power issues
- poor signal coverage
- equipment replacement or installation
- situations where the whole network is unavailable
If the internet issue keeps coming back
If the office internet keeps dropping, WiFi is unstable or the issue returns several times a month, it is not enough to just get the connection running again. The whole network infrastructure should be checked: equipment quality, coverage, cables, configuration, load and a backup internet option if the business depends on connectivity.
In these situations we recommend detailed network diagnostics and, when needed, managed IT maintenance. This way problems are not solved from scratch every time; the cause is known and the required change is clear.
When emergency IT support is needed
If internet is not working across the whole company and employees cannot use email, business applications, cloud services or access files, the issue should be treated as urgent. In that case we first perform a quick assessment and try remote diagnostics, and when needed we organise an on-site visit. See also Emergency IT Support.
Internet not working in your office?
Send a short description: whether internet is unavailable for everyone or one user, whether WiFi works, whether wired network works, when the issue started and whether equipment changed recently.
Request network diagnostics