Chucky Mama Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I wonder if a computer whizz out there may be able to offer advise. I have bought myself a lovely diddy new netbook. I have christened it 'Baby' (very cute ) - however whilst my previous laptop managed to get a decent wi fi signal upstairs, the Netbook is rubbish Is there anything that I can use or do to boost the signal. Any advice greatfully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 You might want to have a quick browse through Cookiemonster's thread about wireless routers here. It's not exactly the same as your problem, but does cover some of the same ground. The two immediate things to check, though, are firstly whether you've got significant amounts of metal between your laptop and your wireless router (lots of wiring, metal shelves etc.), 'cos that'll certainly reduce the signal strength, and secondly whether you've got bluetooth enabled on your netbook (since it uses the same frequencies as wireless, the two can degrade each other). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 good luck with 'Baby' I have named my laptop Lappyloola It's a dream actually I love it, the keyboard takes some getting used to though, I looked at the smaller notebooks however I felt I would get a laptop as I was just so unsure of memory/processor etc.... a few people on here have assured me the lappu I chose is perfect for my needs so I am happy. The wireless connection does differ from room to room though but never goes below a 'good' signal. Fred mentioned on the thread mentioned about about these things that you can plug in... I forget what they were called but they looked a great little thing if you are struggling to get a good signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 As I mentioned on the other thread, I put my router as high as humanly possible as my fridge was swallowing the signal . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I think that a 'plug in thingy' sounds like a good option. My bedroom where I am having problems with the signal is quite a way away from the router. Just don't know what type of 'plug in thingy' I need and don't want a huge chunk of stuff sticking out of the side of it if I can avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I will post up some photos, they are quite small (let me find the camera) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I cant find the camera: the dimensions are Height - 8cm Width - 6cm Depth: 3cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 ooh Fred, thank you, I am very greatful, thank you for going to the trouble for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have the same problem as you, the wireless being terrible upstairs, so what I have done is buy those 'powerline ethernet adaptors' one plugs into the router downstairs, and the other one plugs into a wireless access point upstairs, which means you will have good connection upstairs and downstairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I can't say that I've had a problem with mine upstairs, and my old house has thick walls. Just a couple of points to watch... does your wireless router have 2 aerials? If so, point one straight out at 180deg to the back of the router, and t'other one straight up at 90deg. The other point a techie friend made was a super-easy one.. put your router on a sheet on tinfoil, shiny side up... simples, but it reflects the signal upwards. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 ooh, I'm off to try that now..I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Ours is on a high Ikea bookshelf as I said, but I've put it even higher on top of a clear plastic blank CD container - now I get "very good" connection rather than just "good" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 'fraid the tin foil and aerial direction didn't help Thanks for the tip though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hmmm, perhaps the receiver in the lappy is a bit duff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Maybe I should look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Well, I have hung the router on the wall to see how that changes things and I now have 'Low' instead of 'Very Low' which is at the moment enough to keep me connected. So if the signal is good enough like this I will make the router on the wall more permanent - or perhaps buy a better antenae for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Do you have another lappy that you can test in the same location? It will either be the router or the lappy. Lots of other electricals won't help either - I'm lucky in not having many gadgets or appliances at all in the house. I have been able to piggyback onto signals all over the place before now, even on a netbook that I borrowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 I have now moved the router a small distance away from all of the other office bits and pieces that I feel could well be interfering with the signal. As far away as the lengths of various cables will allow as it networks printers, link stations etc. I have also sat it on some tin foil. I am now getting between good and low instead of very low and nothing so if it stays as good as that and maintains connection I am happy. Thank you everyone for your advice. I can now browse the forum from the comfort of my bedroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
