Can not connect to WIFI unless near the router

MB1380

Im trying to fix an emachines laptop for a friend, its windows 7 with a broadcom wireless adaptor. It will only connect to the router if it is in the same room. I have tried this with 3 different routers with the same results.
If i move into another room the signal strength will still be 4 out of 5 bars which should be fine but it will not connect!
I have done a windows update and checked the broadcom driver but it says its up to date. Any suggestions what i should try next?
Thanks!

Bummer1234

MB1380 wrote: »

Im trying to fix an emachines laptop for a friend, its windows 7 with a broadcom wireless adaptor. It will only connect to the router if it is in the same room. I have tried this with 3 different routers with the same results.
If i move into another room the signal strength will still be 4 out of 5 bars which should be fine but it will not connect!
I have done a windows update and checked the broadcom driver but it says its up to date. Any suggestions what i should try next?
Thanks!

Im not sure but maybe change the channel of your router as the other room maybe picking up a neighbours router with same channel.

MB1380

Bummer1234 wrote: »

Im not sure but maybe change the channel of your router as the other room maybe picking up a neighbours router with same channel.

Thanks but i have tried it in other houses with no other wifi nearby and it is the same.

Any other suggestions lads?

Matt_Trakker

I had a similar prob, my laptop wouldn't pick up a signal in the kitchen, googled solutions and got this:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Wi-Fi-Booster-Using-Only-a-Beer-Can

Overheal

What is the SSID name, and Security protocol (WPA2-PSK eg) being used?

wingnut

Laptops have WiFi antennae around the LCD screen with cables ruining to the wireless card underneath. Whenever I have seen this issue before it was disconnected or severd cables meaning the card has no antennae and only picked up signals beside it.