[SOLVED] wifi Dead Spot? What blocks wifi signal?

Robbpell · 11-16-2007, 09:23 PM

OK so my wireless signal on my laptop was low in my room so i bought an antenna that is suppose to increase the range of my network but after hooking it up i see no change in my signal so now i believe there may be something blocking the signal or something does anyone no what would cause this.

**sobeit** · 11-16-2007, 09:29 PM

first of all, try placing your laptop right next to your wireless router to make sure that its a signal problem.

What antenna did you purchase? was it a replacement for the one on your router?

as far as blocking your signal, it could be anything from walls to microwaves to wireless phones.

johnwill · 11-17-2007, 10:40 AM

Did you try changing the channel on the router?

Robbpell · 11-17-2007, 01:55 PM

no its set to auto channel should i change this

johnwill · 11-17-2007, 06:24 PM

Yes, select a specific channel. Auto frequently just means regular disconnections.

Robbpell · 11-17-2007, 08:28 PM

wow thanks i seen an instant improvement in signal and havent been disconected since thanks

johnwill · 11-20-2007, 08:10 AM

Glad we could help.

11-16-2007, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Robbpell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 57 OS: XP Media Center Edition	[SOLVED] wifi Dead Spot? What blocks wifi signal? OK so my wireless signal on my laptop was low in my room so i bought an antenna that is suppose to increase the range of my network but after hooking it up i see no change in my signal so now i believe there may be something blocking the signal or something does anyone no what would cause this.

11-16-2007, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 5,865 OS: windows/linux	Re: wifi Dead Spot? What blocks wifi signal? first of all, try placing your laptop right next to your wireless router to make sure that its a signal problem. What antenna did you purchase? was it a replacement for the one on your router? as far as blocking your signal, it could be anything from walls to microwaves to wireless phones.

11-17-2007, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,608 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: wifi Dead Spot? What blocks wifi signal? Did you try changing the channel on the router? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-17-2007, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robbpell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 57 OS: XP Media Center Edition	Re: wifi Dead Spot? What blocks wifi signal? no its set to auto channel should i change this

11-17-2007, 06:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,608 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: wifi Dead Spot? What blocks wifi signal? Yes, select a specific channel. Auto frequently just means regular disconnections. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-17-2007, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Robbpell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 57 OS: XP Media Center Edition	Re: wifi Dead Spot? What blocks wifi signal? wow thanks i seen an instant improvement in signal and havent been disconected since thanks

11-20-2007, 08:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,608 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] wifi Dead Spot? What blocks wifi signal? Glad we could help. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience