Do you experience network downtime?
There might be a reason why.
Let’s face it, network downtime is annoying, especially when there are solutions to stop it from happening. Network interruption will impact everything from a company’s bottom line to the response time with customers and other staff.
Do you know how much your company stands to lose every time a network interruption occurs?
What causes network outages to happen?
There are 5 main causes of downtime. Let’s take a look at these common causes of network outages and see what we can do to prevent them.
1. Traffic congestion
Do you suffer from online traffic congestion at various times?
Congestion is when you have 10 seconds of uptime followed by chaos for more than 30 seconds. It’s during this period of gridlock that everything freezes. You try to refresh the page and can’t. You think the problem is cleared, but then it comes back again.
It’s similar to sending a text message to someone in a stadium. You can’t do it because the signals are blocked, usually because others are doing the same thing.
The best way to combat the issue is by increasing your bandwidth. The wider your bandwidth, the stronger your signal and the fewer congestion issues you’ll have.
2. Failed connection
Do you have a failed connection with a provider?
This happens a lot when your company relies on 1 person or entity to cover your Internet solutions. You double your chances of external forces hitting your connections, including severe weather and nearby construction.
A way to fix the problem is by using more than 1 provider. That way if a single outage happens, your business won’t be affected.
3. Bad service provider
What about your service provider? Are you getting the service you were promised?
Not every line is the same. Some providers promise a lot in writing and then fail to deliver. Double-check on your service provider and assess if your needs are being met.
4. Power outage
Did you recently have a power outage?
Severe weather will do that. That’s why you need to invest in surge protection. Sometimes after a bad storm, your computer systems might lock up. Your computer shuts down on its own to protect itself from something bad.
You have 2 solutions:
- Keep your system as simple as you can so nothing will be disturbed during a bad storm, or
- Upgrade to something more advanced.
You’ll deal with less downtime when severe weather happens. The choice is yours.
5. System error
There could be an error in the system such as IP addresses that look similar, bad firewall protocols, or plugging your system into the wrong socket.
Make sure your firewall is updated regularly. Check your plugs to ensure the wires are in the right jack. Consult with a professional technician if you’re not sure how to do this on your own.
Network outages can be frustrating, especially when you’re not prepared for the possibility. Make all the necessary adjustments recommended above and you’ll reduce your chances of network downtime.