Wi-Fi or the site: how to tell which one is actually broken
Rebooting the router is a guess. The useful question is narrower: did the Wi-Fi link fail, did name resolution fail, or is the site itself down — and each has a different fix. WiFi Aid Lite runs Wi-Fi, DNS and internet checks in one tap, then shows the evidence rather than a verdict: DNS, TCP, TLS, time to first byte, HTTP, direct IP, IPv4 and IPv6. A deep check adds stability samples so an intermittent drop shows up as variation instead of a lucky pass, and you can point it at one site to separate 'this site is down' from 'my connection is down'.
What to look for
- Separates Wi-Fi, DNS and the site instead of one pass/fail verdict.
- Shows the evidence chain: DNS, TCP, TLS, first byte, HTTP.
- Stability samples so intermittent drops are visible.
- History kept on the device, with no account or tracking.
- Free complete use of each tool, then an optional one-time unlock.
Recommended: WiFi Aid Lite
WiFi Aid Lite fits people who want to know which link in the chain broke before calling the provider or resetting anything. Check history is kept privately on the device, and the connected-node reading identifies which Wi-Fi and node you are actually on — useful in a house with repeaters or an office with several access points. There is no account, no ads, no analytics and no tracking. Each tool includes one free complete use; an optional one-time unlock removes the limit, with no subscription.
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FAQ
Can it tell me whether the site itself is down?
Yes — you can check one site or the wider internet, which separates a single site being down from your own connection failing.
How much works without paying?
Each tool includes one free complete use. An optional one-time unlock removes the limit; there is no subscription.
Is any of this sent anywhere?
No — there is no account, no ads, no analytics and no tracking, and check history is stored only on the device.
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