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    Local only connections - based on distance?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by sferguson, Apr 18, 2008.

  1. sferguson

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    Hi there

    I have a dell xpsm1330

    I can detect and connect to a public wifi- but to local only - i.e no internet. However, if I move closer to the same signal - i can conncet to the public wifi and get internet - same provider, the only variable which has changed is the distance.

    Does this make sense at all? When I can only connect locally my signal strength is fair to good - why then can I only connect locally under these conditions?

    Many thanks,

    Scott.
     
    sferguson, Apr 18, 2008
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