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    Laptop antenna for a Lenovo

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Tractor, Oct 27, 2009.

  1. Tractor

    Tractor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey

    I have a Lenovo 3000 N100 Laptop and I recently installed opensource software inSSIDer to get a an idea of my wireless signal strength. As a result I have made numerous changes to my system and plan to do more.

    But I am finding at one location I spend several hours at, there is a 10 to 20 dB gain when I turn the laptop 180 degrees. Of course, I can't use the laptop in this better position. I noticed that the signal is having trouble with a brick wall that Ts halfway into the room from an exterior wall.

    So, long story short, can I direct my wireless antenna in my laptop 180 degrees or so in the other direction, or can I add an internal antenna or some similar solution? Please no cards or externals.
     
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    laptop wireless antennae are generally buried in the screen/lid. You can use the strong-arm method of turning your laptop around to get the best signal but that might not be possible in all situations.

    There are external USB-connect wireless adapters with amplified antennas. These adapters will clip to the top edge of your laptop screen and can be turned to get the best reception. The USB cable connects everything up and you use your usual windows tools to choose which adapter (the factory-internal or your new external) is being used.

    Cost isn't too bad, around $50-
     
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