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    Different wi-fi signal strenght

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by B.Gen.Jack.O.Neill, Sep 4, 2009.

  1. B.Gen.Jack.O.Neill

    B.Gen.Jack.O.Neill Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, just wanna ask, is it normal, that windows 7 seems to increase signal strenght after I connect to some network, and that is the system tray, it shows less signal strenght about 1-2 points than in the wireless network manager, which appears after clicking that signal strenght icon? I know its terrible description, but I tried...
     
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Yes it seems to do that every now and then. After you click the signal strength icon and srcoll over the wireless network; you will then see whether the connection is poor, good, excellent etc. I think that's more trustworthy.
     
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    B.Gen.Jack.O.Neill Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh. But why? I cannot believe it, I like W 7 a lot, but this is like some basic error, 2 different signal strenghts... its something I just wouldnt expect...
     
    B.Gen.Jack.O.Neill, Sep 5, 2009
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    you are assuming that the 'signal strength' is absolutely measured against a standard that has remained constant between vista and win7.

    Does your Wifi work? Don't worry about pretty pictures/
     
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