Can updated wireless drivers increase range?

Question

I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 with the Dell 1370 wireless card in it.  I just updated my router to G and the signal barely reaches upstairs.  I changed both to 'B' only and didn't see any increase.  I don't want to pay for an N router, so I am wondering if updated the drivers will help at all.  I still have the original 2.5 year old drivers on it.  I figure, if it's not broke....   Thanks

volcano11 · Answer

Sorry, but the answer is No.  Updating drivers will not increase the range.    Steve

jmwills · Answer

Interference is the main cause of poor signal strength.  Combine this with poor router placement and/or poor quality equipment, and there you have it.

inspiron_wvhpe · Answer

Try changing the channel of the router to different channels of other routers.

Also go on to your routers configuration page via the web address of the router and look for wireless performace tab to change the settings of the antenna.

Inspiron 1501

MK36 AMD Turion

2 GB RAM

ATI 200MSeries

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

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