Solved Wifi Adapter Issue
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Even better, download this on the affected laptop. I will do the same so we can check things together.
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When you have installed it, go to the networks tab and tell me the signal strength which is in the blue bar. Mine is -48dBm
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Sorry for the wait, ironically I was trying to get the internet to work.
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-68dBm is perfectly usable. Can you get a stronger signal moving around your rooms? Do you know where the router is?
Next to my router I get -45dBm. Upstairs, I get less ie -80 or so.
Your iPhone probably has 5GHz and works OK. 2.4GHz travels a longer range so it should be better. This is why I suspect a fault in your laptop - card or aerial, who knows. I'd order a USB wifi dongle for £7 whether or not you choose one with a stick antenna or not - your choice.
Next to my router I get -45dBm. Upstairs, I get less ie -80 or so.
Your iPhone probably has 5GHz and works OK. 2.4GHz travels a longer range so it should be better. This is why I suspect a fault in your laptop - card or aerial, who knows. I'd order a USB wifi dongle for £7 whether or not you choose one with a stick antenna or not - your choice.
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Are you planning on replacing your laptop any time in the near future? If you are, I would go USB. If not, the choice is really up to you.
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Yeah signal is definitely better downstairs the closer I get to the router. It's a dual band router with both 2.4 and 5 ghz connections. Iphone is ont he 5ghz one. Thank you I'll pick up a dongle. Appreciate the help
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In the next few months yeah I am. Seems like a good idea to pick up a dongle.
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As in another room in your apartment? If it's another room in your apartment and if none of our suggestions help, you could setup a wi-fi extender in the other room.
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Just out of curiosity what's your nearest city. Your profile says you are two hours ahead of the UK?
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So it's a 3 studio bedroom flatlet type deal with the router being fairly centred. Unfortunately the landlord isn't interested in any changes being made or willing to allow to set up a repeater. Know clue why. Will start with the dongle. Hopefully that'll help. Thank you!
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Best to go with the USB adapter with the antenna then.
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I would personally go with external adapters as they will be more reliable in picking up signals than internal hardware.
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Yes, definitely, especially if one with external antennas that boosts signal further.
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Thanks, bought a standard dongle with no antennas. If it doesn't work I'm sure I can always return it. Thank you for the feedback :)
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Do let us know how you get on.
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Picked up a cheap dongle, which seems to have more or done the trick. Thank you all.
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