Why won't my computer stay connected to the wifi?

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Steve Gates

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I have had issues with my ppcs wifi recently and really want to get it fixed one way or another. It is not my connection because I can use my s tab when I'm sitting next to my computer. My computer is the opposite side of the house to the router and I don't know if this affects it because it seems to be fine for everything else in my room other than my computer!
 
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And is there an access point between router and your computer?... an access point is a repeater, not the actual router.

I'm also guessing that's what the software thinks... If it shows poor reception while other devices receive a good signal... it may be the wifi adapter has issues.

Does it still have poor connection when it's showing 4 bars?

Try resetting it following the instructions below. If that doesn't help, move it to a different USB port, and if still nothing, next try a different adapter.

How to Reset a USB Wireless Adapter
http://www.ehow.com/how_6827653_reset-usb-wireless-adapter.html
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It obviously is your computer...
1. what type, brand and model of Wi-Fi adapter are you using?.
2. Is the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar indicating good or bad reception by the number of bars and size?
3. Right click on the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and select "Open Network and Sharing Center", click on "Troubleshoot problems"... see what cause is detected.
 
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Steve Gates

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I'm using a netgar adapter.
It can be up to 4 bars but mainly stays around 1 or 2 bars.
It saY's that there is a problem with the access point or something like that
 
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And is there an access point between router and your computer?... an access point is a repeater, not the actual router.

I'm also guessing that's what the software thinks... If it shows poor reception while other devices receive a good signal... it may be the wifi adapter has issues.

Does it still have poor connection when it's showing 4 bars?

Try resetting it following the instructions below. If that doesn't help, move it to a different USB port, and if still nothing, next try a different adapter.

How to Reset a USB Wireless Adapter
http://www.ehow.com/how_6827653_reset-usb-wireless-adapter.html
 
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