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Chapter 13: Networking Your Notebook
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Checking network signal strength
If your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, you
should check your network signal strength.
should check your network signal strength.
To check signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network:
■
Click
Start
, then select
Programs
,
ORiNOCO
, then
Client Manager
. The
ORiNOCO Client Manager opens.
The meter on the left side now registers the signal strength for wireless
Ethernet on your notebook if other computers with the same network
name are within range of your notebook.
Ethernet on your notebook if other computers with the same network
name are within range of your notebook.
The status box in the middle provides status and error messages.
Important
Signal strength is affected by the distance between your
wireless network devices, by radio interference, and
interference due to natural obstructions such as walls,
floors, and doors.
wireless network devices, by radio interference, and
interference due to natural obstructions such as walls,
floors, and doors.