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    XPS 1530 wireless problem

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by manelle, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. manelle

    manelle Newbie

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    hey my i have a netgear and when i try to connect to the wireless signal w/e it see's the signal but wont connect to the signal or when it does it has very slow connection and disconnects alot in my basement and the computer is directly above on the next floor where i use it any help?
     
    manelle, Dec 23, 2008
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    reset your router... check if you can flash dd-wrt onto ur netgear (mines a WNR834B... loaded with dd-wrt... solid!!)

    connection speed, signal, strength.... (b/g/n? signal quality?)

    my router (with internal antennas) can barely pass through 3 walls of concrete( in my dorm room...)... yours?
     
    paper_wastage, Dec 23, 2008
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  3. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Also check for the latest firmware for your router and drivers for your wireless card.
     
    David, Dec 23, 2008
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    manelle Newbie

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    its all uptodate just i am thinking of buying a new router
     
    manelle, Dec 24, 2008
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    If you are going to be buying a new router, this area of the forum has some really helpful info:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28

    I use the Linksys WRT54G for my 1530, and has worked out just fine for me ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 24, 2008
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