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How do I fix a weak Wi-Fi signal on my laptop?

Luigi Oppido
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Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.

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If you want to increase your Wi-Fi signal, one of the easiest things you can do is to put your router up higher, on the wall or on a shelf. If the router is too low, it's just going to be broadcasting into the floor; if it's up high, it'll have a further way to go in all directions. Also, make sure to point the router antennas in a good direction.

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I have had to change my router password and cannot now connect my laptop to the network as there is no option to enter the new password when I click on the network name to try and connect.

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Go to control panel, network and internet network and sharing center, then manage wireless networks. Find your wireless, right click then and click "remove."

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How do I know whether my laptop has a built-in wireless modem?

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Laptops have built-in network cards, so check if it is a wireless card. No computer will connect to the internet by itself without a router or a 3G/4G key, though.

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What should I do if my router isn't showing up?

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First, check all of the cables to make sure that your router is properly connected. Then, make sure your network card is up to date and install any updated drivers to your computer.

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Wifi icon is not appearing any where in my laptop? What should I do?

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Is your wi-fi on? If you have a key with an antenna on it, press it and check again. If this does not work, go on the website of the manufacturer to troubleshoot.

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What is the network key?

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Check the bottom or side of your router, the key will usually be written on a sticker in one of these places.

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If I forgot my wifi router key, then how should I connect to my router?

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There are two ways you can do this. The first is on the bottom or side of your router there is usually a string of letters and numbers that says network key or password. The other is that the router will usually have a clickable button that says WPS or has a dot in the center with paraenthese looking lines coming from it. Press this button and check your computer for the rest.

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I want to be a network administrator. I need a guide on how to achieve that. What are the steps and where do I start from?

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Reading the wikiHow article How to Become a Network Administrator could be helpful.

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How do we find the SSID?

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The SSID is most likely printed on a sticker on the bottom or side of the router.

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