So my wireless is bugging me :(

Is it just me or do you think you're wireless minicard isn't very strong? I get very weak signal from 2 rooms away from my router. I have a fairly new one, too. Also, this is an old house, the walls aren't brick or anything. It's a very weak wall. If i'm right, do you guys know if I can download an update for it so that it get's stronger wireless signals? Because i'm constantly losing connection. It sucks!

Help appreciated! Thanks!

 

There's been a few threads about it not being very good. I haven't had trouble myself but haven't used it at a very far distance. If you're willing to replace it, I know people have given suggestions with what they've replaced it with if you search for those threads.

 

okay...i didn't actually know that could be replaced! thanks buddy!

 

Yes indeed. It's actually really easy to get to on the bottom--not quite as easy as the RAM, but it's not much further in, either. There's a screw or two holding it in, and with those out, it slides out much like RAM.

 

ah. perfect, then! Now i'd have to either find a replacement, or a solution. And do you think there's one that'd be the right size?

 

Honestly I've never looked into replacing it so don't know. This thread http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/483365-what-best-internal-wireless-card-m11x.html implies the measurement is 3x3. Also from that thread, it sounds like Intel's cards are the way to go, but again I have no experience with it. Maybe someone more knowledgeable will chime in.

 

I have the default card, and I get 4/5 bars in the wireless, and I´m in the second floor in my house, while the router is downstairs in the living room...

I have a Netgear router....

 

install the 6200 intel advanced-N its said to have 2x the range.. and so far it hasn't failed me yet

 

Swapped with an Intel 5100. Kicks the Dell (Broadcom) WiFi adaptor all over the floor, and them some (range, primarily).

 

Yup, I hate those Broadcom adapters. Swapped out my Dell 1520 for an Intel 5300. No more buggy software or dropped connections!

 

This. I hated that stinking Broadcom adaptor. It couldn't even get a connection through 3 simple, hollow walls with about 30ft to the WiFi point (some DIR615 unit).