Assuming that you are using a home network with a off the shelf router, there are a few options.  First is the placement of the router and modem.  These items can be hooked up at most any cable connection in the home.  Ideally you should place the router in an area that is close to the middle of the home and up off the floor... I keep mine on top of a book case.  If this cannot be do or already is and you are still having problems then it may be time to look into getting additional hardware.  depending on the type of router that you have you can either add extend range antennas

I don't have a router.  I didn't mean different places in my home.  I meant differnet locations.  Does the question even make sense? 

Not really.... What places is it that you cannot receive a signal?  As a general rule you would need to be within about 50 feet of an access point. 

 

Are there other computers next to you that do have a working signal?

or you can add a repeater.  Keep in mind that even if the signal is "Low" you may still be getting the most from your internet connection.  Most internet companys offer no more then 6Mb connection.  So if you can connect at at least 6Mb then you are getting the most out of the avaliable ainternet connection speed.   

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What operating system are you running on your laptop? What wireless utility is managing your wireless connection?(Dell or Windows)

 

Do you have any third party software firewalls installed on your laptop?(Norton Internet Security, McAfee Security Suite, Trend Micro PC-cillin, etc.)