Tuesday, August 2, 2011

How to Extend a Laptop’s Wireless Pickup Distance?

If you are tired of losing the wireless signal on your laptop, or tired of having to adjust your wireless router, then there are a few things you can do to fix the problem. Some things as simple as adjusting your wireless controller settings, or replacing the wireless hardware in your laptop, can solve your wireless signal strength problem.


Instructions

1.   Software Fix
·         Double-click on the wireless icon in your system tray (the bottom right corner of your screen). The wireless icon will usually look like a small computer monitor emitting waves.
·         Click on the "Properties" button, then select "Configure." This will take you into your wireless network card's configuration screen.
·         Navigate to the "Advanced" tab. Here you will have many selections to adjust the performance of your wireless card. Be careful to only change the suggested settings; if the wrong settings are selected, they could ruin your card.
·         In this menu, make sure that the "Minimum power consumption" option is disabled.
·         Navigate to the "Power output" option, and set it to 100 percent. Also, make sure that "Power save mode" is disabled.
·         Navigate to "Roaming decision" selection, and switch it to "Optimize distance."
2.   Hardware Fix
·         If your current WiFi is a standard wireless card that came with the laptop, look around for a replacement card. These standard cards are very inexpensive, and they tend to be unreliable and not put out enough power to pick up even close signals.
·         It may be wise to purchase a card that has an adjustable outer antenna or built-in range enhancement (see Resources).
·         For instructions on installing your new wireless card, consult the card's documentation. This will usually be included in the card's packaging, or on the manufacturer's website.


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