How to Increase an Internal Wireless Signal
Wireless network connection strength varies due to many factors, such as hardware configuration, drivers and environmental factors, including wireless interference, physical obstructions, distance and power. If a combination of these factors exists within your wireless network, degraded signal quality, low bandwidth, disconnections and other issues may occur. Increase the power output of your wireless network adapter to overcome degraded network performance.
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Click the "Start" or "Globe" button, right-click "Computer," and then click "Manage" in the menu that appears. Click "Device Manager" in the "Computer Management" window, then choose the "Network Adapters" section. Right-click on the wireless network adapter, and then click "Update" to install updated drivers for the wireless network adapter, if available.
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Select the "Start" or "Globe" button, and then select the "Search" box. Type "ncpa.cpl" in the "Search" box, and press "Enter." Right-click on the wireless network adapter item located in the "Network Connections window, and then select "Properties" in the menu that appears. Click "Continue" if asked to confirm the selection.
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Select "General" tab, and then select the "Configure" button. Click on the "Advanced" tab in the window that appears.
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Click to select each "Power" or "Transmit" setting in the "Property" window. Then select the "Value:" drop-down menu, and click the highest setting for each "Power" or "Transmit" property. Click the "OK" button to save the settings.
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