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    new m17 wireless / wifi not working or very weak singal

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Zaccubus, Oct 25, 2013.

  1. Zaccubus

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    new m17 wireless / wifi not working or very weak singal

    cant seem to connect to any router not matter how close iam.

    reinstalled reformated many times anyone had the same problem i think its software problem with the drivers but i cant find any old drivers anywhere for the broadcom 802.11ac network adaptar , anyone had the same problems?


    also updated bios etc and my router is 100% fine as other devices work perfect
     

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    Zeratul010 Notebook Guru

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    I had this issue on my m17x R4 out of the box - I tracked it down to signal interference from my PS3. Try shutting down any other devices that are connecting wirelessly to your router.
     
    Zeratul010, Oct 29, 2013
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    ok will try thanks for the info
     
    Zaccubus, Nov 5, 2013
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    BT Home hub all updated i do see some networks but not mine intill i point blank to it but no networks connect
     
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    Here is what everyone has been trying to get it to work.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 8, 2013
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