dannyyoung
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Hi everyone, I have a bit of a dilemma with my wireless network at home. Currently I am typing this on my HP Pavilion laptop (about 5-6 years old), and I am connected to my wireless network (the wireless router is at the opposite end of my house, and on the floor above) with 4/5 bars signal strength.
However, I also have a Dell laptop (used for work) that will not connect. As far as I can see, the connection settings are the same on both laptops, but on the Dell machine, even though it can see the network (with only 2/5 bars signal strength) it will not connect, when I try I get the message saying that "Windows was unable to connect to ....", I run the troubleshooter and it says it cannot identify any problem.
My first question is, is there a way to resolve this problem - I can't understand why the Dell laptop won't connect if it can see the network?
My second question is, what is the best way to extend my wireless network's range? I have tried using a Netgear Powerline extender, with a wireless access point at one end, but I can't get it configured properly (I've tried lots of different scenarios, and currently have an open call logged with Netgear). If I am unable to get that working, do I have any other alternatives?
I am not able to move the wireless router as there is a PC in the room that needs to be physically cabled into the back.
All of my machines here are running Windows 7. Is there a useful utility I could download that could help me, or can anyone offer any advice please?
Thanks for reading
However, I also have a Dell laptop (used for work) that will not connect. As far as I can see, the connection settings are the same on both laptops, but on the Dell machine, even though it can see the network (with only 2/5 bars signal strength) it will not connect, when I try I get the message saying that "Windows was unable to connect to ....", I run the troubleshooter and it says it cannot identify any problem.
My first question is, is there a way to resolve this problem - I can't understand why the Dell laptop won't connect if it can see the network?
My second question is, what is the best way to extend my wireless network's range? I have tried using a Netgear Powerline extender, with a wireless access point at one end, but I can't get it configured properly (I've tried lots of different scenarios, and currently have an open call logged with Netgear). If I am unable to get that working, do I have any other alternatives?
I am not able to move the wireless router as there is a PC in the room that needs to be physically cabled into the back.
All of my machines here are running Windows 7. Is there a useful utility I could download that could help me, or can anyone offer any advice please?
Thanks for reading