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    Problem with Series 7 wireless adapter

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by kaunosario, Mar 12, 2012.

  1. kaunosario

    kaunosario Newbie

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    I have a Series 7 (NP700Z5A-S0AUS) laptop with the Intel wireless adapter. For some reason, the wireless signal strength fluctuates a lot. I don't have this issue with any of the other devices connected to my wireless network at home. Has anybody experienced the same type of issue or does anybody know what might be causing it and how to fix it?
     
    kaunosario, Mar 12, 2012
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  2. Ephelant

    Ephelant Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, I had the same problem. Go to the Intel site and download and install the latest driver for your adapter. Fixed it for me.
     
    Ephelant, Mar 12, 2012
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    kaunosario Newbie

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    Updating the driver did not help. I think it's a flaw with the wireless antenna. I ended up buying a wireless range extender to work around the issue.
     
    kaunosario, Mar 14, 2012
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  4. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    This is a known issue. Unfortunately because Samsung used aluminium for the whole lid, the signal is considerably weaker due to attenuation.
     
    yknyong1, Mar 14, 2012
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