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    wireless

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jhadd1, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. jhadd1

    jhadd1 Newbie

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    ive just set up acer laptop computer to connect to the internet through a wireless connection.
    The computer connects to the internet when im in the same room as the router but if i go into another room it wont connect.
    Can anyone help with this problem jhadd1
     
    jhadd1, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. mentalwall

    mentalwall Notebook Guru

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    Its just a matter of signal strength.

    Try putting the router in space away from other electronic devices, espically microwave ovens and cordless telephones.

    If that doesn't solve it check the wireless card drivers are upto date on the laptop.

    Hope that helps
     
    mentalwall, Sep 22, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Wireless signals can get mixed performances going from room to room. I know at my friend's house, you can get wireless all throughout the downstairs area. As soon as you take 5 steps up the stairs, the bars all the sudden disappear. It is garbage.
     
    surfasb, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Router and wifi card brands please!
     
    Wirelessman, Sep 22, 2009
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    I agree. I experience this as well in my own setting; downstairs the Wi-Fi signal seems to be much better than the same floor that the Router is actually on.

    Anyway, to the OP all I shall suggest is placing the Router as high as possible off the ground.

    PS: Walls have a lot to do with wireless signals!
     
    makaveli72, Sep 22, 2009
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  6. rafaelholter

    rafaelholter Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had a roomate before and he had the same problem with our wireless router because his room is a floor below ours. The solution? He had to use a long ethernet cable.
     
    rafaelholter, Sep 25, 2009
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  7. surfasb

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    A more expensive but more aesthetic solution is to get a pair of PowerLine adapters. They allow you to send an Ethernet signal through the wiring in the building. Just plug the two powerline adapters, source and destination, and plug in your laptop's network cable. Provides up to 200Mbps connection.
     
    surfasb, Sep 25, 2009
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