Wireless Range Problem

kuczer1 · 09-07-2008, 09:23 PM

I have a Hewlett Packard Pavillion PC m8000 desktop computer. I don't really know what my wireless LAN card is but it says i connect using a "USB wireless 802.11b/g". The problem is that when i set up my internet and connect to the router it works when i'm in the same room as it but not perfectly. It cuts out occaisionally. But when i move it into the next room about 10 feet away it stops working altogether.

Does anyone have any clue why this could be?

Some other specs are:
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5200
2.6GHz
2048MB memory

bullzi · 09-08-2008, 01:55 AM

A lot of times the wireless that's built in is junk, have you had problems with it prior to this? I'd certainly recommend getting a pci wireless adapter.

kuczer1 · 09-08-2008, 11:11 AM

My laptop doesn't struggle with it. I pick it up fine. It's just my sisters desktop that struggles with it. Can you recommend any good PCI adapters then please?

bullzi · 09-08-2008, 04:34 PM

Certainly, below is the highest rated wifi adapter on newegg. I personally use it, and have no issues at all. It does work with vista.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833315041

kuczer1 · 09-09-2008, 01:21 PM

Many thanks Bullzi

09-07-2008, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
kuczer1 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	Wireless Range Problem I have a Hewlett Packard Pavillion PC m8000 desktop computer. I don't really know what my wireless LAN card is but it says i connect using a "USB wireless 802.11b/g". The problem is that when i set up my internet and connect to the router it works when i'm in the same room as it but not perfectly. It cuts out occaisionally. But when i move it into the next room about 10 feet away it stops working altogether. Does anyone have any clue why this could be? Some other specs are: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5200 2.6GHz 2048MB memory

09-08-2008, 01:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
bullzi Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Topeka, KS Age: 17 Posts: 591	A lot of times the wireless that's built in is junk, have you had problems with it prior to this? I'd certainly recommend getting a pci wireless adapter. __________________ - Main Rig- Dual 22" Dell/Gigabyte/E4300/4GB/2 500GB/8800GTS/Vista 64/Ubuntu - - Truck- 2002 Trailblazer 4x4 LT, 4.2L I-6 - - www.nekschasers.com -

09-08-2008, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
bullzi Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Topeka, KS Age: 17 Posts: 591	Certainly, below is the highest rated wifi adapter on newegg. I personally use it, and have no issues at all. It does work with vista. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833315041 __________________ - Main Rig- Dual 22" Dell/Gigabyte/E4300/4GB/2 500GB/8800GTS/Vista 64/Ubuntu - - Truck- 2002 Trailblazer 4x4 LT, 4.2L I-6 - - www.nekschasers.com -

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09-08-2008, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
kuczer1 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	My laptop doesn't struggle with it. I pick it up fine. It's just my sisters desktop that struggles with it. Can you recommend any good PCI adapters then please?

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kuczer1 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	Many thanks Bullzi