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    How can I boost my WiFi range Intel 5100 card Studio 17

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ice Cold, Jan 18, 2009.

  1. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    Ok so my only option at time of purchase was the Dell WiFi card or the Intel 5100 N Card which seems do so a nice job. The 5300 is the same card but with an Extra internal antenna which does not do much.

    I was curious to see how I can add some kind of extrnal wifi antenna to my Studio 1737.

    Like a cantenna or just something outside the laptop that I can maybe hang out the Window.
     
    Ice Cold, Jan 18, 2009
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    make sure you are close to the router, move the router to a more central place in the house (if possible) do not sit in rooms with supporting walls blocking the router.
     
    Tinselworm, Jan 18, 2009
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    Nicholas440 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I purchased a cheap external magnet mount antenna for my router, and placed it up high, this extended my range by about 4 times the distance.
     
    Nicholas440, Jan 18, 2009
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