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Laptop losing Wifi connection

Sam Russell · 2021-02-20 12:51:05

My laptop keeps losing WIFI connection despite signal being strong. Reconnecting by going into settings works most times but is a bit hit and miss. It is an Dell XPS 12 Intel i5 and otherwise works fine. I have installed a WIFI repeater that has made a little difference, but not much. Any ideas what could be wrong?

20-02-2021 12:51pm

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My laptop keeps losing WIFI connection despite signal being strong. Reconnecting by going into settings works most times but is a bit hit and miss.

It is an Dell XPS 12 Intel i5 and otherwise works fine. I have installed a WIFI repeater that has made a little difference, but not much.

Any ideas what could be wrong?

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#2 20-02-2021 1:04pm

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wifi card in laptop could be defective

try buying a usb wifi dongle - get a dual-band one if you need 5Ghz

https://www.amazon.co.uk/RMFC-Bluetooth-Adapter-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B08GSBYX66/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=usb+wifi+adapter+bluetooth+dual+band&qid=1613826406&sr=8-3

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