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Improving WiFi Signal Strength on Windows 7 Laptop Without Purchasing Equipment

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  • #1 9851407
    paweo12
    Level 11  
    Hello.
    I have a laptop with W7 and poor signal strength in the neighborhood WiFi network.
    How can I improve the signal without buying any goodies?
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  • #2 9851437
    kazik70
    Level 28  
    In the device manager, in the properties of your card, you should be able to manage the power.
  • #3 9851444
    Mleczyk89
    Level 34  
    It's not possible.

    Replacing antennas or external card with better antenna.
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  • #5 9851995
    paweo12
    Level 11  
    Thanks for your help, but I have Windows 7 !!!

    Added after 13 [minutes]:

    ATTENTION!!!
    I have a signal only through the window !!!
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    #6 9852080
    kazik70
    Level 28  
    It does not matter, the device manager is the same whether it is XP or Win 7.
  • #7 9852167
    paweo12
    Level 11  
    so where should I look? Improving WiFi Signal Strength on Windows 7 Laptop Without Purchasing Equipment
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  • #9 9853509
    paweo12
    Level 11  
    advanced and what next?
  • #10 9853616
    kazik70
    Level 28  
    How Do I know :D you did not write what the card is, I do not know what settings you have there, best give a photo.
  • #11 9853974
    Stanley_P
    Level 28  
    kazik70 wrote:
    In the device manager, in the properties of your card, you should be able to manage the power.


    Since the author of the thread has a weak signal from the hotspot, I would not expect miracles after increasing the transmission power of the card in the laptop. If anything, I expect an additional reduction in receiver sensitivity ;-)
    Read (you) carefully what @ Mleczyk89 wrote. This is basically the only method. At the beginning, I suggest buying a WiFi-USB card * (necessarily with an external antenna, preferably a detachable one) and possibly a USB extension cable. Install Inssider, measure the signal (you can also use the card itself in the laptop, now).
    Alternatively, the Airlive G.DUO-style wifi "amplifier" (or its substitute made of two APs) placed on the windowsill should probably do the job quite wirelessly - but the cost is higher. However, no one will give a 100% guarantee that these solutions will work immediately without additional investments (e.g. purchase / installation of better antennas) - you just have to try. Therefore, it is good to get along with the seller about the possible return of the equipment.

    Anyway, IMO without buying "different things" is impossible - because as it is commonly known such things only in the Era, or rather now in T-Mobile ;-)

    Greetings -

    Stanley

    * for example, I use Pentagram P6132-10 (5dBi omnidirectional antenna included) with 3m USB extension cable (for this "set" I paid about PLN 70: about PLN 50 card, about PLN 20 cable). The Tplink TL-WN422G card on Atheros (WN722N) was often recommended on the forum.
  • #12 9855258
    1st
    Level 23  
    paweo12 wrote:
    so where should I look? Improving WiFi Signal Strength on Windows 7 Laptop Without Purchasing Equipment



    But that's not really your WiFi card!
  • #13 9855473
    Stanley_P
    Level 28  
    1st wrote:

    But that's not really your WiFi card!


    What's the difference? ;-) After all, increasing the transmission power will not increase the signal level received .

    Greetings -

    Stanley
  • #14 9875395
    paweo12
    Level 11  
    I have a CB antenna
    can I do something with it (e.g. amplifier)?
  • #16 9876386
    CHACA
    Level 43  
    Rather, stop worrying, just follow the previous advice (external Wi-Fi modem + antenna)
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  • #17 9876464
    Stanley_P
    Level 28  
    CHACA wrote:
    Rather, stop worrying, just follow the previous advice (external Wi-Fi modem + antenna)


    Exactly. Without investment in specific WiFi equipment, there will be no more. I have the impression that the creator is looking for a philosopher's stone. Although the transformation of lead into gold is possible, indeed, it was even done in the times of the USSR. Sample link:
    http://zlotykapital.pl/2010/09/nieznane-fakty-o-zlocie/
    It's just that it's unprofitable ;-)

    Greetings -

    Stanley
  • #18 9877281
    paweo12
    Level 11  
    paweo12 wrote:
    without buying any goodies

    NO BUYING !!!
  • #19 9877448
    Szymon Tarnowski
    Level 27  
    paweo12 wrote:
    paweo12 wrote:
    without buying any goodies?

    NO BUYING !!!
    In that case, I suggest you tear down the walls or take a chair and stand closer to the transmitter with the laptop.
  • #20 9878441
    paweo12
    Level 11  
    Or maybe I will just demolish the entire estate?

    Added after 20 [minutes]:

    here you go:
    Improving WiFi Signal Strength on Windows 7 Laptop Without Purchasing Equipment
  • #21 10269663
    NIXS
    Level 12  
    without hardware interference, the soldering iron on the card will be hard, so I have not heard that someone would do it on a laptop
  • #22 10270644
    Mleczyk89
    Level 34  
    Alternatively, an option that rather few people will do, Adding an RP-SMa socket in the laptop instead of one of the built-in antennas and an external antenna, which is still associated with the investment.

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around improving WiFi signal strength on a Windows 7 laptop without purchasing new equipment. Users suggest checking the device manager to manage power settings of the WiFi card, although some express skepticism about significant improvements without hardware changes. The conversation highlights that increasing transmission power may not enhance signal reception and that external solutions like USB WiFi cards with antennas or WiFi amplifiers could be more effective, albeit requiring investment. The author insists on avoiding purchases, leading to humorous suggestions like moving closer to the WiFi source or even demolishing walls. Overall, the consensus is that substantial improvements are unlikely without some form of investment in better equipment.
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