I have an external plug in wireless adaptor
2007-03-07 06:16:21 · 5 answers · asked by adrian_ascpc 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
get rid of those electromagnetic interference (cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc) because it would interfere the wireless signal going through your laptop
2007-03-07 06:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by babyLie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you did not say how fast you current connection is, where you are trying to use it & the specs of your laptop. There are 2 ends of this issue.
1) How fast is your adapter & how fast is your laptop
2) How fast is the router & how far is your laptop from the router & how fast is your actual internet connection
If your laptop is older (and I suspect that it is since you have an adapter rather than the wireless being intergrated) then the computer itself may not be fast enough run the wireless at top speed. The adapter has to match your computer and you might not be able to use the lastest technology if the system is older.
If your laptop does not have enough memory or fast enough processor, no matter how fast your connection, your internet will be slow.
Most routers are able to send a fast connection, but check to see how fast your computer is receiving--you can find that by checking your network connections. If you are not receiving at over 31, then you might be too far from the router. I receive at a maximum of 54 (no booster) and my connection on a 3 year old laptop with intergrated wireless feels as fast as my desktop which is a much faster overall system & is connect via cable to the router. My laptop keeps this connection speed well over 100 feet from my router. I see a difference in some "hot spot" connections away from home.
Also, is you router secured? Maybe someone is "borrowing" your connection which can cause slow downs.
2007-03-07 14:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could try raising the router higher up. Maybe hang it on a nail? Make sure there not things around the router that may interfere with the signal. Things like motors and other electronics. You could try a thin copper wire and wrap it around the part of the card sticking out and have a little sticking up in the air. May just look silly, but, never know it may help. You just not want to connect your home made antenna directly to any components unless you understand "Wave Lengths".
2007-03-07 14:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most the time issue is not on Laptop, I think you should change the Router (the one support higher range)
2007-03-07 14:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by Glen H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a wi-fi booster
2007-03-07 14:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by Tayo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋