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    WiFi range on S series

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by modigi, Feb 5, 2005.

  1. modigi

    modigi Newbie

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    Hey...

    Just a quick question... I was wondering how you guys find the S series range a bit weak?
    My S6120BT didnt catch my router signal 20 meters away, wheres an IBM with external was receiving with good signal about 60 meters away. Its the external vs. internal, but still for a centrino, I wasn't impressed with the range...

    Anyone else noticed this?
     
    modigi, Feb 5, 2005
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  2. djxtamster

    djxtamster Notebook Consultant

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    It really depends on what type of area you are in, and if you are going to run off the battery, the Wifi protocol on the S6210 will automatically switch from high transmission power to low transmission power. Have you tried changing the settings on the Wifi? See if that makes any kind of difference.

    Fujitsu S6210: PentiumM 1.6Ghz 1GB DDR333 RAM 7K60 Hard Drive DVD/RW Drive 12" Crumpler School Hymm ...
    What more do I need for this thing?
     
    djxtamster, Feb 7, 2005
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  3. jadefish

    jadefish Notebook Enthusiast

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    my s6220 seems to get better wireless than most people's laptops in the office. but it does depend on power scheme. anyway, i never found cause for complaint.

    Fujitsu S6220 1.7GHz : 768MB RAM : 5K80 HDD : CD-RW/DVD
     
    jadefish, Feb 7, 2005
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  4. RaNDoMMAI

    RaNDoMMAI Notebook Consultant

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    doesnt this laptop use the intel 2200 b/g?
    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=34-997-701&depa=5

    you should get the same range since it is just a part and all other brands use the same card almost.

    its like saying my toshiba HDD performs better then the same toshiba harddrive in the toshiba laptop?

    ~RaNDoM
     
    RaNDoMMAI, Feb 8, 2005
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