Check in ''Device Manager'' (right click Windows Start button, left side of Taskbar)''> Network Adapters'' > ''right click on WiFi Adapter for your laptop> Properties > Power Management'' if computer can turn off power to device. ''Uncheck'' the box > ''Apply > OK.''
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Try installing a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi scanner program] to check on the signal strength of your network and see if it varies a lot on your laptop
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Try installing a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi scanner program] to check on the signal strength of your network and see if it varies a lot on your laptop. Remember that it is a -ve value, so the higher the dBm figure the lower the signal strength.
Also check if you are on a “congested” (or popular) channel that may be causing interference, (lots of nearby networks on the same channel).
I realize that other devices work OK on your network but am now beginning to wonder if perhaps you may have a problem with the WiFi adapter/antenna in your laptop.
Check in ''Device Manager'' (right click Windows Start button, left side of Taskbar)''> Network Adapters'' > ''(right click on WiFi Adapter for your laptop> Properties > Power Management'' if computer can turn off power to device. ''Uncheck'' the box > ''Apply > OK.''
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Check in ''Device Manager'' (right click Windows Start button, left side of Taskbar)''> Network Adapters'' > ''right click on WiFi Adapter for your laptop> Properties > Power Management'' if computer can turn off power to device. ''Uncheck'' the box > ''Apply > OK.''
Try installing a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi scanner program] to check on the signal strength of your network and see if it varies a lot on your laptop
Also check if you are on a “congested” (or popular) channel that may be causing interference, (lots of nearby networks on the same channel).
I realize that other devices work OK on your network but am now beginning to wonder if perhaps you may have a problem with the WiFi adapter/antenna in your laptop.
Check in Device Manager > Network Adapters >WLAN > Properties > Power Management if computer can turn off power to device. Uncheck the box.
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Few things to look at and try:
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Check in ''Device Manager'' (right click Windows Start button, left side of Taskbar)''> Network Adapters'' > ''(right click on WiFi Adapter for your laptop> Properties > Power Management'' if computer can turn off power to device. ''Uncheck'' the box > ''Apply > OK.''
Try installing a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi scanner program] to check on the signal strength of your network and see if it varies a lot on your laptop
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Also check if you are on a “congested” (or popular) channel that may be causing interference, (lots of nearby networks on the same channel). I realize that other devices work OK on your network but am now beginning to wonder if perhaps you may have a problem with the WiFi adapter/antenna in your laptop.
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Also check if you are on a “congested” (or popular) channel that may be causing interference, (lots of nearby networks on the same channel).
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I realize that other devices work OK on your network but am now beginning to wonder if perhaps you may have a problem with the WiFi adapter/antenna in your laptop.
Check in Device Manager > Network Adapters >WLAN > Properties > Power Management if computer can turn off power to device. Uncheck the box.
Try installing a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi scanner program] to check on the signal strength of your network and see if it varies a lot on your laptop
Also check if you are on a “congested” (or popular) channel that may be causing interference, (lots of nearby networks on the same channel). I realize that other devices work OK on your network but am now beginning to wonder if perhaps you may have a problem with the WiFi adapter/antenna in your laptop.
Try installing a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi scanner program] to check on the signal strength of your network.
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Try installing a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi scanner program] to check on the signal strength of your network and see if it varies a lot on your laptop
-
Also check if you are on a “congested” (or popular) channel that may be causing interference. I realize that other devices work OK on your network but am now beginning to wonder if perhaps you may have a problem with the WiFi adapter/antenna in your laptop.
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Also check if you are on a “congested” (or popular) channel that may be causing interference, (lots of nearby networks on the same channel). I realize that other devices work OK on your network but am now beginning to wonder if perhaps you may have a problem with the WiFi adapter/antenna in your laptop.
Hi @thespacebutt ,
Try installing a [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html|WiFi scanner program] to check on the signal strength of your network.
Also check if you are on a “congested” (or popular) channel that may be causing interference. I realize that other devices work OK on your network but am now beginning to wonder if perhaps you may have a problem with the WiFi adapter/antenna in your laptop.