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    How to improve the signal?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Sephael, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. Sephael

    Sephael Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I've been wondering how can I improve the signal I get on my laptop. Im using HP 8710p + windows soft + Intel 4965AG and I get worse signal than my friends lappy which is Acer 5920 + Vista + Acer soft + Intel 3945ABG.

    Why is that? Is it thanks to acer's software? Can I use something like that, and if yes, which program is good?

    PS: Sorry if it has been asked before, kind of short on time at the moment.
     
    Sephael, Apr 30, 2008
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  2. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Have you checked the coverage range of both cards? I believe both cards have the same transceiver, so the coverage should be the same, in this case I would say perhaps your internal antenna is aither blcoked or there is a mismatch with its connection to the card, check those two items.
     
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    bulik Notebook Consultant

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    you can also check whether which software is controlling your network connection ( windows or intel )
     
    bulik, May 1, 2008
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  4. Sephael

    Sephael Notebook Consultant

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    Well, to be perfectly honest with both of you, I have no idea how to do it. I wouldnt be here asking for help if I did ;p
     
    Sephael, May 1, 2008
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    wackydude1234 Notebook Evangelist

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    make a small radar like thing to put on the antenna and put tin foil around it.
     
    wackydude1234, May 1, 2008
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  6. Sephael

    Sephael Notebook Consultant

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    its an internal one, so i dont know what to do D:
     
    Sephael, May 1, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    . same router? firmware uptodate?
    . OS (vista/xp) same on both comps?
    . AV? Firewall?
    . driver uptodate on ur card?
    . tried different access channels ?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, May 3, 2008
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  8. Sephael

    Sephael Notebook Consultant

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    Ill check it all once my friend is back from work ,cheers :D
     
    Sephael, May 3, 2008
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