My laptop doesn't pick up a wireless internet signal nearly as good as my dad's computer does. Is there any way that I can increase the wireless reception in my laptop?
2006-11-29 01:51:10 · 9 answers · asked by Greg S 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Just get a wireless range expander such as this one:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Promotion_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1121121186018&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
Lots of other mfgs offer same thing, works well.
2006-11-29 04:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by wraymac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of wireless adaptor you have. If this is integrated wireless on a laptop possibly not. What you need to look for on your laptop is a port that allows you to put in an attena. Most integrated wireless won't have this. However, if it's an PCMCIA wirless card there should be a small hole in the edge of it to insert an attena cable. If you don't have this your only other option that I can think of is installing an external wireless adaptor that you can plug into your USB port. This will have a stronger signal then most.
2006-11-29 01:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not without doing some invasive modifications. Some laptops have better reception than others. It mostly depends on the type and location of the wireless card as well as the internal antenna. If you want to do the modifications (requires soldering, opening the case) let me know.
2006-11-29 01:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jim T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a new wireless card for you laptop that has an external antenna, the buy a high db gain antenna for it
2006-11-29 01:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mitchell b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, a pringles can (Using the foil inside) open end pointed at the router, other end next tot you wireless reciever works in many situations.
2006-11-29 02:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by wallysierk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... Very simple...
Take some aluminum foil, make a ball out of it, approx. 2" in diameter....
Lay it next to your laptop and see if your signal strength is going up...
I know it sounds pretty crappy, but it does work...
2006-11-29 01:55:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before I read the "No physical part" I had an idea. It is the only way to boost it aside from moving it closer. Sorry.
2016-03-29 15:43:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably need to get a better WiFi card or an external antenna. Not all wifi cards are created equal.
2006-11-29 01:53:39 · answer #8 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah do what i did ...go to best buy and ask for help...most likely the might tell u u need an upgrade
2006-11-29 01:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by prettyeyez19 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋