Computer help forum: lap top wifi

If you're actually in the same room as the router then some interference or setting is whacked. If you have physical sw. to change the freq. selection, do that. Also, depending on your router if it "isn't multi-freq" capable, you have a mismatch if your laptop wifi expects say, or level of signals as a,b,c,g,n, like 802.11n your router provides and/or known CHannels -OR- the type of antenna has been compromised in not allowing best attenuation/reception. Also, some routers may "auto-select" to maintain anything due to other wifi devices to include routers in conflict to best have any signal get out. All this and more maybe at work outside of the room in question. So provide more details of the setup. The best test is to place the laptop very close to the router and it maintains a low level, then something is amiss more h/w wise or a real mismatch as in old router vs. new laptop or reverse. If your wifi devices have any "firmware" updates, check to see if possible to update.

tada -----Willy

Are you saying, that prior to this "talk talk router" being renewed that all was well? if so, then that process whatever it did wasn't all that good. Since, the same result happens elsewhere, then that could be a clue. While you state your laptop still shown the same low bars, does his as well? Answer that, you have clues as to what maybe required for a fix. This is why, details matter, so back-track to the point as to why you're here now.

tada -----Willy

If you primarily use your laptop at home, I suggest you consider investing in a "powerline converter" which will use your home's electrical system to deliver a faster internet connection that is strong!

There are several mfgs. to chose from, and rigs that retail for between $80 - $200. Such a converter uses two modules, one plugged into your router, the other plugged into the nearest electric OUTLET (NOT power strip!).

Some mfgs. (such as Western Digital) have as many as four additional ethernet ports on each end, to service several computers.

Hope this helps!

thanks,still will not stay connected,
no probs with my new lap top.
must be something with the adapter.
trying to fix so can sell.
everything else works fine including modem and ethernet.
i am in u k.

cheers rodders