Troubleshooting Internet Issues: Finding Solutions for a Challenging Home Network

As we embrace the digital age, reliable internet connectivity has become essential in our daily lives. Unfortunately, it sometimes seems that connectivity issues arise at the most inopportune moments. That’s the challenge I’m currently facing in my new living situation.

Recently, my significant other and I moved into her parents’ home, which has certainly provided a unique residential experience. Our tech-savvy stepfather has set up a complex network that inexplicably goes offline whenever there’s a household disagreement. He maintains that these outages are merely coincidences, but I find it hard to ignore the patterns.

Whenever the internet stops working, he offers advice on basic troubleshooting steps like resetting the router and modem — practices I’ve diligently followed. Unfortunately, these measures rarely yield results until he returns home, at which point he visibly confronts the internet provider. Miraculously, the connection is restored shortly after.

To complicate matters, the network’s administrative access has been locked with a password that I do not possess. Hard resetting the modem and router has proven ineffective as well. I’m left wondering if there are any alternative solutions available or if I should consider the possibility of establishing my own independent internet service.

I’m reaching out to the community for insights and advice. If you’ve experienced similar situations or have suggestions for troubleshooting and resolving internet issues, your expertise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support – I plan to keep monitoring the situation and will share any updates on my progress!