On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:52:36 -0400, "DP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
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>I've got a laptop with a few years on it. I have a linksys wireless card b/c
>the wireless is not built in. My reception in my house is ok but weak in
>some places. I even lose signal sometimes on my porch. I don't have a huge
>house, 2400 sq. feet so I'm trying to figure out why I lose signal sometimes
>within the house but my neighbors can pick up my signal, sometimes several
>houses away.
Neighbors may be getting your signal through windows whereas your laptop
may have to go through walls (harder).
>I'm wondering if the card is the culprit?
Possibly.
>Do these things just
>not get great reception like the onboard internal receivers?
They typically don't, chiefly because the antenna isn't as good. For
example, the internal wireless in my ThinkPad gets a good signal in
places where my (good) Netgear WG511 card only gets a marginal signal.
>Is there
>something I can do to change the reception?
1. Eliminate any interference.
2. Use a better antenna or reflector on your access point.
3. Use a reflector with your existing PC card.
4. Switch to a wireless adapter (PC card, USB adapter, or wireless
client bridge) with a better antenna.
See links below for more information.
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Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi>
Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_How_To>
Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>
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