http://forums.cnet.com/ The latest posts in How do I improve the Wi-Fi reception on a laptop?. http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/cobd/cnet/cnet_88x31.gif http://forums.cnet.com/ 31 88 CNET.com CNET http://www.cnet.com Do the USB antennas do any good for wireless signal improvement? It wasn't mentioned in the reply. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5301719.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5301719.html 21 Apr 2012 14:14:38 PDT I used to work on the programming side of radio stations and every time I'd ask the Chief Engineer a question, he'd find ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5298481.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5298481.html 12 Apr 2012 16:38:24 PDT Return the computer ASAP and purchase another make. You will be doing a big favor to your friend immediately and in the ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5298014.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5298014.html 11 Apr 2012 17:22:58 PDT Many wi-fi routers are dual band these days. One is much faster than the other. The slower connection is usually used ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297520.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297520.html 10 Apr 2012 14:56:46 PDT Return it and get a new one then try to see if the signal gets better. There should be a very high signal strength with ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297122.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297122.html 09 Apr 2012 18:08:06 PDT I agree with pretty well all the statements about signal bars. They are not standard, some will have 3 bars, another si ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297101.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297101.html 09 Apr 2012 17:19:13 PDT In addition to mart7t's comments, &quot;visually impaired&quot; doesn't necessarily mean blind.<br><br>Everyone knows a ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297020.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297020.html 09 Apr 2012 13:57:18 PDT Reading this and the replies, the hypothesis that the other laptop is hopping on a neighbor's unsecured access point is ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297010.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5297010.html 09 Apr 2012 13:42:17 PDT Try to find the specs on the machine to find where the WIFI antenna is located, then cut up a metal coat hanger and tape ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296908.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296908.html 09 Apr 2012 10:55:05 PDT There could be two problems:<br>1. what is the download and upload speed<br>2. what type or brand wireless device you ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296785.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296785.html 09 Apr 2012 06:44:18 PDT The first is that you do not mention whether you both are using the same service provider. This is important since they ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296784.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296784.html 09 Apr 2012 06:21:22 PDT In a condensed fashion , &quot;System Mechanic Free&quot; tells us the same thing. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296638.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296638.html 08 Apr 2012 17:37:49 PDT Hmmm....Jerk! No, no, I know, <b><u>Unhelpful Jerk</u></b>.<br>Thank you. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296641.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296641.html 08 Apr 2012 17:31:50 PDT Here a couple of links that will help.<br><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5839712_configure-router-ports-skype.html" ta ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296407.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296407.html 07 Apr 2012 19:26:01 PDT I would try to solve the &quot;slow&quot; situation. check your firewalls, antivirus programs, they can lock up a comput ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296428.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296428.html 07 Apr 2012 19:11:11 PDT I purchased a new laptop and put it on my table next to my old one by the same manufacture. The new one accessed the in ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296379.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296379.html 07 Apr 2012 17:47:55 PDT Your modem must be operating on 2.4 GHz. This is also the frequency used by many cordless phones. So please first ensure ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296339.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296339.html 07 Apr 2012 12:06:59 PDT Try 'G only' mode on Router! Enter router admin and set to 'G only' mode. <br><br>Some PC wireless adapters are too ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296343.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296343.html 07 Apr 2012 10:07:01 PDT If the computer was previously 'owned' and had numerous installs and uninstalls or go mixed up with a hacking site and i ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296342.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296342.html 07 Apr 2012 10:02:38 PDT &quot;When you hear footsteps, don't look for zebras.&quot; Try the most probable solutions first - don't &quot;restore ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296308.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296308.html 07 Apr 2012 09:10:35 PDT I had the same problem with my laptop. I had a Dell netbook. I then purchased a new HP with i7processor. Still one ba ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296280.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296280.html 07 Apr 2012 07:39:27 PDT If it was outside interference or anything like that, then one would think that said outside interference would effect b ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296263.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296263.html 07 Apr 2012 07:15:51 PDT When my wifi starts to slow down, I first unplug the modem then the router, wait about 30 seconds, then plug them both b ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296242.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296242.html 07 Apr 2012 06:15:51 PDT If you are not here to help, please don't respond. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296238.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296238.html 07 Apr 2012 06:06:44 PDT Hello!<br><br>Sometimes the simplest solutions are overlooked. <br><br>Consider to change the mobility settings in windo ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296213.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296213.html 07 Apr 2012 01:32:34 PDT I always get my vertical and horizontal confused and this time I managed to type vertical twice - oops <img border="0" s ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296210.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296210.html 07 Apr 2012 00:48:20 PDT Yes, good point. A wireless mouse, keyboard, and/or headphones can also interfere and cause connection drops. My son h ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296178.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296178.html 07 Apr 2012 00:09:27 PDT Hi Alida, <br>My recommendation is to start at the most basic before running off and replacing drivers, hardware, or see ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296176.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296176.html 07 Apr 2012 00:00:53 PDT 3 bars versus 5 bars. The bars or &quot;signal strength&quot; mean almost nothing. They are a feel good system. Same as ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296158.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296158.html 06 Apr 2012 23:59:29 PDT If both computers are side by side and the signal strength is a lot higher on one then I would think that you can elimin ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296155.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296155.html 06 Apr 2012 22:46:48 PDT Run speedtest.net on both laptops side-by-side and see if you really have a problem. The bars seem pretty subjective.<b ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296165.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296165.html 06 Apr 2012 22:33:43 PDT The old saying &quot;the longest journey begins with the first step&quot; still rings true in this modern age we live in ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296182.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296182.html 06 Apr 2012 22:18:19 PDT In my experience, a new PC is usually a slow PC, because NEW = SLOW + DIRTY. That is to say, it becomes a hell of a lot ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296162.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296162.html 06 Apr 2012 21:51:12 PDT From reading the other posts, I see that you've been presented with a wide gamut of tips, theories and engineering but I ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296180.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296180.html 06 Apr 2012 21:37:22 PDT some cordless phones even though they use 2.4 ghz...on a different channel than the network wifi have very broad frequen ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296171.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296171.html 06 Apr 2012 21:29:37 PDT They have in the past overloaded new PCs with a bunch of free programs. Task Manager should show what PROCESS(es) keep ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296161.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296161.html 06 Apr 2012 21:14:24 PDT The bars means nothing. The sig will work fine. Don't worrey about the bars. This was told to me from LINKSYS<br>WIRELES ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296170.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296170.html 06 Apr 2012 21:09:11 PDT Sometimes its not the wifi...but the chip and software that the notebook uses for the wifi card that is built in...somet ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296139.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296139.html 06 Apr 2012 21:06:37 PDT You mentioned that your computer appeared to have a stronger WiFi signal than your friends, when the 2 computers were pl ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296128.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296128.html 06 Apr 2012 20:56:15 PDT My Dell Studio 1555 has a signal strength switch in the card setup. You may have a similar feature. I was able to increa ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296136.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296136.html 06 Apr 2012 20:48:07 PDT I have worked with wifi adaptors and routers all my life, and I can tell you by <br>just looking at the bars or the spee ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296115.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296115.html 06 Apr 2012 19:00:15 PDT There is so much information lacking from your question, Alida, that it appears you are probably the wrong person to rec ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296113.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296113.html 06 Apr 2012 18:54:37 PDT Hi Alida: Many of us also have this problem, and here's how some solved it. First of all, find out how strong the recei ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296107.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296107.html 06 Apr 2012 18:41:29 PDT I am surprised that this device has not been mentioned. Assuming you lack the signal strength when at home (and there i ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296123.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296123.html 06 Apr 2012 18:20:34 PDT There are a couple of things you can do:<br><br>I haven't had anyproblems with Dlink or Linksys modems. I would go out ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296089.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296089.html 06 Apr 2012 18:17:01 PDT Just something to check -- I was having an issue almost identical to yours, finally realized that a 2.4 GHz cordless pho ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296085.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296085.html 06 Apr 2012 17:54:29 PDT You mention in the third paragraph that it loads slow. Plus even one bar will give you a fairly fast network speed, so i ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296097.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5296097.html 06 Apr 2012 17:46:31 PDT Thanks for the info on &quot;radio&quot; interference. I start my mornings on the Patio with my lap top & portable &quot ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5294291.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5294291.html 02 Apr 2012 17:41:45 PDT Try some troubleshooting steps, then contact the manufacturer if the issue is not resolved.<br>-Open the device manager ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5294230.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5294230.html 02 Apr 2012 14:42:52 PDT Heads Up<br>In para 4 - you describe the vertical twice, when the second is for the horizontal alignment.<br>For clarifi ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5293463.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-7589_102-5293463.html 31 Mar 2012 15:03:20 PDT