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Dec 10, 2023 · I am Jaspreet Singh. Try using the ethernet cable and check if windows finds an appropriate driver for the wifi adapter and installs it. If this fails you may have an issue with the m.2 port that is used for the wifi/bluetooth adapter (I assume the motherboard using this port for the adapter) GL. Greg Lippert.
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Before we dig in, let's get one thing out of the way. The Wi-Fi hack we're about to share is a simple way to get better Wi-Fi reception for your computer.
It works for desktop PCs, and it can even work for some laptops, depending on how you get Wi-Fi on your laptop. But what it can't do is make Wi-Fi out of nothing.
Related: 8 Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal
If the signal from your Wi-Fi router at the location of your computer is extremely weak or not even present, then that's a bigger issue you need to address first.
For the purpose of this Wi-Fi-enhancing trick, we're assuming that you have a setup similar to the Wi-Fi setup found in our tutorial on adding Wi-Fi to your PC.
Whether you added a Wi-Fi card to your PC, the motherboard came with a Wi-Fi card built-in (like the MSI motherboard I used in my Fall 2021 rebuild), or you've been using a Wi-Fi dongle on your PC or laptop, you can follow along.
There's a simple way to get a better signal: use an extension cable to move the antenna or dongle where the signal is stronger.
Related: 10 Things Blocking Your Wi-Fi Signal at Home
Why is this so effective? It gets the antenna above the stuff blocking the signal. Let's say your PC is sitting on your desk and your Wi-Fi router is a few rooms over.
The metal shielding in the computer itself can mess with the signal (which is why desktop PCs have external Wi-Fi antennas). The metal shielding in your computer monitor doesn't help, either. Even your body absorbs some signal if you're between the antenna and the router. Everything else between the antenna and the router also dampens the signal and, in our homes, the majority of all that "stuff" is about desk height.
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Run Get Help to troubleshoot and fix common connection problems. Right click the network icon in the right side of the taskbar and select Diagnose network problems or open Get Help for Network & Internet. Make sure Wi‑Fi is turned on. Select the No internet icon on the right side of the taskbar, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
Jan 15, 2023 · So I finally finished building my first pc. Was able to get windows 11 setup on the pc, however the wifi antenna is not showing on my pc. It just shows that the ethernet cable is not connected and that is it. Ran system troubleshooting, reset network adapter, ran multiple command in cmd (netsh wi...
Jun 28, 2024 · Quick Summary. To determine if your PC antenna is working, check the signal strength and quality on your device. In Windows, right-click on the network icon in the taskbar, select “Open Network & Internet settings,” then click on “Wi-Fi” and “Hardware properties” to see the signal strength. On a Mac, click on the Wi-Fi icon in the ...
Jun 4, 2015 · Jun 4, 2015. #2. Its pretty easy to test. Put the PC on the desk and have it face the router. You could also take the antenna off completely and see if there is any difference. It is pretty hard to damage a antenna, you I suppose could look for a broken pin. If it is a PCI card there is not much else.
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Jul 2, 2022 · Hello, I am having trouble connecting to the internet with my PC. I have followed the instructions on the manual for the antenna by screwing into both the ports, but there seems to be no antenna found when checked in the Device Manager. I am not sure what the problem is, so any tips would be appreciated. Thank you :)
