It's an internal card and there are like 2 maybe 3 walls between the laptop and the source
How do I extend the range of my wifi adapter
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Anytime I try to connect to a wifi the networks available do not show unless I bring the device close to the source of the network
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Anonymous
2024-06-14T11:09:37+00:00 -
DaveM121 871.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor2024-06-14T10:56:49+00:00 Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.
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You cannot extend the range of the WiFi card in your PC, you may need to purchase a WiFi extender, is that an internal WiFi card on your PC or is it a USB WiFi adapter?
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How far away from the router are you when this problem happens and are there many walls between you and the router?
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DaveM121 871.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2024-06-14T11:34:34+00:00 In that case, go to the support page for your PC on the manufacturers website, then form there, download and manually re-install the version of WiFi drivers they provide.
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Anonymous
2024-06-14T11:27:30+00:00 I have tried that but it's still does not work
Let me put it like this the range or area around the laptop where the connection can take place is like 5-10 cm
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DaveM121 871.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2024-06-14T11:12:18+00:00 In that case, you will need to purchase one of the WiFi Extenders that plug into a socket in your home and insert the extender into a socket that is approximately half way between your router and your PC.