I just got this Dell XPS 1730 which had the Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG Adapter. In my office here at LAX I get a weak wireless signal which sometimes even drops off.
Im just wondering if I buy an external USB or card type wireless adapter if I would have better luck with reception? Also which one would be the best to use in this situation?
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Is this your wireless, LAX's or someone else's?
If it's yours, need to know about your router/distance from it.
If LAX's, move closer?
If someone else's, can't help you. -
I dont know the location of the signal. We are in old metal hangars with our offices inside off the runway.
My real question anyway which is more efficient the USB type wireless adapter or the wireless card. I tried a D-Link USB adapter today and it helped alittle bit. Sometimes throughout the day the signal gets real weak. -
This is all assuming it's free public WiFi from LAX. The problem with free public wifi is that they attract laptops and smartphones like moths to a flame and get very bogged down. -
No its encrypted password required with a private company.
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You could try pairing a "cantenna" with a USB Wi-Fi adapter that has an external antenna port.
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I dont think the USB wi-fi adapter will do much more. You can use a wireless extender to help boost the signal. It takes the signal from the router and you can point it to whichever direction you want it to go to. You can find a few for about 90 dollars
Question about Laptop built in Wireless Adapter and Reception
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jet757f, Jun 16, 2010.