{"id":3345,"date":"2023-09-10T13:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T07:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/?p=3345"},"modified":"2023-09-10T13:12:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T07:42:03","slug":"why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does Chromebook Say Out Of Range? (Fixed)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A wireless network is a computer network that utilizes Radio Frequency (RF) connections between several nodes in the network. Wireless networks use Radio waves to connect\/link devices like laptops and cell phones to the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Many wireless connectivities now exist via a mobile cellular network, wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, satellite networks, and ultra-wideband networks. Furthermore, through the advent of cloud computing, users can now share secure resources and connectivity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, wireless connectivity has simplified data sharing, and device-to-device link-up has equally become easy to perform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#How_Do_I_Fix_The_Out_Of_Range_On_A_Chromebook\" title=\"How Do I Fix The Out Of Range On A Chromebook?\">How Do I Fix The Out Of Range On A Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#Why_Does_My_Chromebooks_Wi-Fi_Keeps_Turning_Off\" title=\"Why Does My Chromebook&#8217;s Wi-Fi Keeps Turning Off?\">Why Does My Chromebook&#8217;s Wi-Fi Keeps Turning Off?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#Why_Cant_I_Connect_My_Chromebook_To_The_Wi-Fi\" title=\"Why Can&#8217;t I Connect My Chromebook To The Wi-Fi?\">Why Can&#8217;t I Connect My Chromebook To The Wi-Fi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#Why_Does_My_Chromebook_Have_A_Weak_Wi-Fi_Signal\" title=\"Why Does My Chromebook Have A Weak Wi-Fi Signal?\">Why Does My Chromebook Have A Weak Wi-Fi Signal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#How_Do_I_Reset_My_Wi-Fi_On_Chromebook\" title=\"How Do I Reset My Wi-Fi On Chromebook?&nbsp;\">How Do I Reset My Wi-Fi On Chromebook?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#How_Do_I_Check_My_Wi-Fi_Signal_Strength_On_Chromebook\" title=\"How Do I Check My Wi-Fi Signal Strength On Chromebook?&nbsp;\">How Do I Check My Wi-Fi Signal Strength On Chromebook?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#How_Do_I_Increase_Internet_Speed_On_Chromebook\" title=\"How Do I Increase Internet Speed On Chromebook?\">How Do I Increase Internet Speed On Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#Can_Chromebooks_Connect_To_5GHz_Wi-Fi\" title=\"Can Chromebooks Connect To 5GHz Wi-Fi?\">Can Chromebooks Connect To 5GHz Wi-Fi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#Why_My_Chromebook_Hotspot_Is_Out_Of_Range\" title=\"Why My Chromebook Hotspot Is Out Of Range?\">Why My Chromebook Hotspot Is Out Of Range?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#How_Do_I_Fix_My_Wi-Fi_When_It_Says_Out_Of_Range\" title=\"How Do I Fix My Wi-Fi When It Says Out Of Range?\">How Do I Fix My Wi-Fi When It Says Out Of Range?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-chromebook-say-out-of-range\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Chromebook_Say_Out_Of_Range\"><\/span><strong>Why Does Chromebook Say Out Of Range?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cOut Of Range\u201d message signifies that the Chromebook cannot connect with the wireless network. This may result from proximity; you can also try restarting your source of wireless network and adjusting settings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Fix_The_Out_Of_Range_On_A_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Fix The Out Of Range On A Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-Do-I-Fix-The-Out-Of-Range-On-A-Chromebook.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3353\" style=\"width:538px;height:404px\" width=\"538\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-Do-I-Fix-The-Out-Of-Range-On-A-Chromebook.jpg 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-Do-I-Fix-The-Out-Of-Range-On-A-Chromebook-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-Do-I-Fix-The-Out-Of-Range-On-A-Chromebook-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can fix the Out of Range on your Chromebook by <strong>restarting your Chromebook and your network source. <\/strong>Or you can adjust the settings on your Chromebook; it may be that your connection function is disabled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, using a managed Chromebook from a school or company may have been programmed\/customized to certain network restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_My_Chromebooks_Wi-Fi_Keeps_Turning_Off\"><\/span><strong>Why Does My Chromebook&#8217;s Wi-Fi Keeps Turning Off?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Chromebook keeps turning off <strong>because too many devices are connected<\/strong> to the network. Disconnect other devices, and your Chromebook should maintain a Wi-Fi connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_I_Connect_My_Chromebook_To_The_Wi-Fi\"><\/span><strong>Why Can&#8217;t I Connect My Chromebook To The Wi-Fi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It could be that your Chromebook\u2019s Wi-Fi is disabled, or perhaps there is a disruption in your Chromebook&#8217;s communication with the wireless network (Router\/Modem). It may also be that too many devices are connected to the wireless network.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_My_Chromebook_Have_A_Weak_Wi-Fi_Signal\"><\/span><strong>Why Does My Chromebook Have A Weak Wi-Fi Signal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Chromebook could be \u201cOut Of Range.\u201d The weak Wi-Fi signal you are experiencing with your Chromebook can also be due to several available wireless network connections around your location, causing your Chromebook to switch out from your preferred connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Reset_My_Wi-Fi_On_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Reset My Wi-Fi On Chromebook?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to your Chromebook account settings, sign in, click the account icon, and enter known networks. Then, click on the three vertical dots that indicate more options. Enter the forget network option and your Wi-Fi will reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Check_My_Wi-Fi_Signal_Strength_On_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Check My Wi-Fi Signal Strength On Chromebook?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To check Wi-Fi signal strength on your Chromebook, check the status bar at the bottom right toolbar, where you\u2019ll find the network status symbol. This network status symbol displays signal strength via bar levels, and the number of bars signifies the Wi-Fi signal strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Increase_Internet_Speed_On_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Increase Internet Speed On Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Internet speed typically determines how fast you can browse the Web and get the information you want. Internet speed can be increased on Chromebook by adjusting your network connectivity via settings and updating your device software.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, reducing the number of open tabs also increases Internet speed, as plenty of tabs can lead to under-performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656511040613\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Chromebooks_Connect_To_5GHz_Wi-Fi\"><\/span><strong>Can Chromebooks Connect To 5GHz Wi-Fi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It can connect to a 5G wireless network, and most Chromebooks support the 5GHz band.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656511046781\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_My_Chromebook_Hotspot_Is_Out_Of_Range\"><\/span><strong>Why My Chromebook Hotspot Is Out Of Range?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Your Chromebook may be out of range; try restarting your Chromebook and adjusting the connection setting. Also, ensure you\u2019re running the latest version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chromebook\/chrome-os\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ChromeOS.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656511051787\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Fix_My_Wi-Fi_When_It_Says_Out_Of_Range\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Fix My Wi-Fi When It Says Out Of Range?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Check your device connectivity; it could be out of sync. Also, adjust settings if it is not resolved. You can also restart your device and retry to establish connections.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wireless connectivity can fluctuate due to a bad network signal. 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