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Trouble with WIFI
I recently got an Inspiron 1545. I have an 'office' downstairs but I couldn't get a connection. I got a new router at about the same time so I thought it might be that. However, then I went to my daughter's house and had the same problem; couldn't access the internet from a few rooms away. She suggested I get a 'booster'. However, when I looked on-line at Staples.com, I didn't see anything and when I typed it on the internet it seemed like the ones available were for people who wanted to pirate free wifi. Is there a product out there that could help me or is there some way I can configure my laptop for a better connection? I have access about twenty feet away (excellent) but as I move further it decreases. I am not very technical and any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you - New Member.
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ieee488
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Posted September 17th, 2010 08:00
I would make sure that I could get a connection by wired ethernet. There could be a firewall or something else on your laptop that is blocking access. You need resolve those issues first.