REALLY Bad WiFi Connection: My HP laptop has very strong signal strength anywhere in the house, but this netbook?
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MP, A thought (hope I'm not too late). For less than the cost of shipping your netbook to someone for repair you can probably just purchase a new (better) wi-fi card. A very popular one is the Intel 5300 AGN. It adds (draft) N to the existing B and G capability (assuming you have a 1000HA) and has much better range than the OEM card. I put one in my HA and there's a world of difference (150 to 300 mbps depending on distance to router compared to 54 mbps for the stocker) The Intel 5300 is commonly available on eBay for under $20 and installation in the HA is ultra easy. The card is right under the access hatch where the memory and hard drive are located. Cheers
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Have had mine since March and only WIFI problems have been with router from X-finite. My only word of advice is to get help from qualified HP support personnel. Many claim to have the technical capability but many do not.
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This problem is still ongoing. Sometimes the thing will connect to our home network but have no internet access. Any suggestions?
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Same problem. I got a faster and better router and upgraded my mps from 20 to 50. Still drops a lot (Default gateway not found)... Bought a external USB wireless adapter and now it works perfectly. Well not perfectly, it is like a spare tire; quick fix but does not really solve problem. A computer this expensive shouldn't need an auxiliary part that sticks out the side.
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thats good to hear. thank you!UPDATE: I have now received my ASUS UL-20 and i can confirm that there are no wi-fi problems. i have a very strong signal that has not dropped once.
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At the first sight...very very bad... after the latest intel wifi drive update ( 16.1.x) very better, with ocassional drops ( one or two per day)
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Yes I did. I had a lot of problems with Internet connections with this Asus laptop, even though my router was less than 2 feet away. In fact, I couldn't even get Ethernet connection with it. Then I realize that it's more of a software problem than a hardware one. I did a clean fresh install of Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr. And I haven't had a problem with Internet or Ethernet connection ever since.
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I reset my router about once a week to resolve this problem.I don't believe it's the net book at fault but something to do with the router taking a break from it's work. Sometimes my cable company disconnects which is when i reset their connection also. I love this machine by the way... fabulous value for the money.
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No. My wifi gives me very steady connection. It could be a problem of your wireless router.
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Yes, it works well generally. But when the wifi connection is once limited, the laptop can hardly connect to the wifi again until I restart the laptop. It's odd...
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The device did not work well in my house. Sometimes I could get online but most of the time, I couldn't. HP and HughesNet both finally suggested that I have an Ethernet cable installed. Now I connect my laptop to the internet whenever I want. The device may work perfectly in another house. We were told that there is something in the construction of our house that was blocking the signal because of the soundproofing in our bedroom/living room wall.
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I live in a 2 story home and the Wi-Fi is downstairs. I have NO problems. Connects instantly. I liked this laptop so much I bought one for my Wife the 15 inch model. I would buy another.
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I have no trouble with Wifi connection. I gave had the comp for quite sometime now. Hope this helps. Best.
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To my understanding you will not have wifi in the middle of nowhere. If your laptop is not "wifi" ready, it will make it "wifi" ready.
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Honestly the one I received was absolutely terrible in both internet speed when it was able to connect... Which was barely ever. I'm sure you are able to considering it is xp but good luck getting a better model than me.
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I find the opposite, WIFI with this computer is great. It picks up signals my MacAir, Sony Laptop, IPad and Galaxy phone can't.
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the wifi is not good, the spund id great. use cable will the best option for this hifi, forget the wofi.