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Title: Windows 7 only shows 1-3 wifi bars, and internet is getting really slow.
Post by: Arctiq on June 25, 2012, 06:28:31 PM

Hi, I've had this D-Link driver for a while, and I don't know why, but I never seem to get more than three bars down where it shows the time. How can I increase this signal strength? And right now especially it's extremely slow. Any help please? And yes I (tried to) update my driver for it, and it's the most current update (so the device manager says).

Title: Re: Windows 7 only shows 1-3 wifi bars, and internet is getting really slow.
Post by: FurryNutz on June 25, 2012, 07:33:33 PM

Wireless Installation Considerations (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48327.0)
What wireless modes are you using on the host router?
Try single mode G or N or mixed G and N?
Channel Width set for Auto 20/40Mhz or try 20Mhz only.
Try setting a manual channel to a open or unused channel.
What security mode are you using? Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/AES Only. Some WiFi adapters don't support AES, so you might want to try TPIK only or Auto.
Any other WiFi routers in the area? Use InSSIDer (http://www.metageek.net/) to find out.

Title: Re: Windows 7 only shows 1-3 wifi bars, and internet is getting really slow.
Post by: Arctiq on June 25, 2012, 08:00:07 PM

Not to be rude, but can you explain it in a way that's a little less techy?

Title: Re: Windows 7 only shows 1-3 wifi bars, and internet is getting really slow.
Post by: Arctiq on June 25, 2012, 08:02:00 PM

And there are other routers in my area, cause sometimes I see this thing in my wifi called "MiniZoom"

Title: Re: Windows 7 only shows 1-3 wifi bars, and internet is getting really slow.
Post by: FurryNutz on June 26, 2012, 02:11:55 PM

You can log into the host routers web page and you can review and configure the wireless settings.

What make and model host router do you have if I might ask?

Title: Re: Windows 7 only shows 1-3 wifi bars, and internet is getting really slow.
Post by: davevt31 on June 26, 2012, 09:41:12 PM

Try moving the antennas around, a little change in the angles can make a difference too.