How to Make a Laptop Wireless Signal Stronger

Boost your laptop's wireless signal in a few simple steps.

Most laptops come with built-in wireless technology. The technology comes in the form of wireless adapters that pick up or broadcast wireless signals, enabling the laptop to connect to the Internet or your home network from any nearby location. Wireless signals are subject to interference, some of which can significantly weaken the signal. You can boost the strength of a laptop's wireless signal by moving around the wireless router to prevent interference.

Things You'll Need

• Laptop with wireless adapter
• Wireless router

Instructions

1. Position your laptop away from any electronic devices, such as microwaves and radios, that can send out radio waves or wireless signals themselves.

2. Press the wireless button on your laptop to turn off your wireless adapter. Wait a few seconds for the device to power off, then press the button again. Resetting the adapter in this way clears up some minor interference problems.

3. Clear away obstructions around your wireless router. Make sure the router's wireless antenna is securely attached to the router. Ensure the router is off of ground level.

Tips & Warnings

• Cycle your router off and back on after any major changes to your network settings.

References

• VoIP Sol: Wireless Signal Troubleshooting Info

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish