antenna

About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'antenna' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of topics related to wireless connectivity and hardware. Users troubleshoot slow internet speeds on Windows 10 laptops and desktops, often testing multiple antennas including USB Wi-Fi adapters and onboard Wi-Fi to isolate issues. Tips for increasing wireless range with extended range antennas are shared, along with experiences using specific adapters like the OURLINK 600Mbps model. Other threads touch on radio topics such as building a MAG-LOOP antenna for CB and HAM bands, and a Windows 7 bug where Windows Media Center crashes when antenna is selected as the signal type. A mention of iPhone 4 antenna problems appears in a comparison to Windows Vista.

  1. ART Radio Station

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    • whoosh
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler

  2. VIDEO CB & HAM RADIO: Build a MAG-LOOP MKIII Works on 27Mhz CB & HAM Bands

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    Windows 10 Throttled internet help

    Ok, so im having a very intereating issue with my win 10 laptop, again, haha. No matter what wifi i connect to, i can only download at about 24.1 KBps but any other device can hit the normal rate. I have tried multiple differnt files on the laptop and dame issue. I think i either have a bug or...
    • LT72884
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    • antenna bugs download internet laptop settings throttling usb wifi windows 10
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 10 windows 10 slow internet speeds with ourlink adapter(+atenna)

    So I recently purchased this adapter: Amazon.com: OURLINK 600Mbps mini 802.11ac Dual Band 2.4G/5G Wireless Network Adapter USB Wi-Fi Dongle Adapter with 5dBi Antenna Support Windows XP,Win Vista,Win 7,Win 8.1, Win 10,Mac OS X 10.6-10.12.4: Computers & Accessories to fix a bsod issue with my...
    • xCarpeNoctem
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    • antenna bsod connectivity desktop download speed drivers dual band internet speed laptop network network adapter ourlink pc accessories performance support troubleshooting usb wifi windows 10 wireless
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Increase Your Wireless Range; Cost Effective

    FWIW, small cost to dramatically increase your wireless modem/router's range. For me, when I initially purchased and installed my ActionTec GT704-WG router, naturally it came with the standard antenna. While trying to use a wireless modem in my sons PC, 30' away in his room, the...
    • Adamsappleone
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    • actiontec antenna connectivity cost effective extended range home network internet investment laptop modem network range router signal strength wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  6. Windows Media Center stops working if you select antenna as the signal type in Windows 7

    Fixes an issue in which Windows Media Center crashes in the middle of TV setup if you select antenna as the signal type in Windows 7. More...
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    • antenna crash fix issues media center signal type support troubleshooting tv setup windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  7. Windows 7 Defrag: Tweaking for HTPC, SSD as a ReadyBoost, WiFi Antenna tuning

    Microsoft tech troubleshooter extraordinaire Gov Maharaj and I help walk you through troubleshooting solutions to your tech support problems. If you have a problem you want to send us, you can use the Problem Step Recorder in Windows 7 (Link Removed for details on how) and send us the zip file...
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    • antenna audio configuration defrag explorer htpc optimize performance raid readyboost ssd support technology troubleshooting tweaking video wifi windows 7 windows shake
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  8. Windows Vista Is the iPhone 4 becoming Apple's Windows Vista?

    Between antenna problems and app store hacks, ZDNet's Sam Diaz thinks the iPhone 4 is starting to feel like an outcast in the iPhone portfolio - kind of like Windows Vista was for Microsoft. More...
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    • antenna app store apple criticism devices hacks iphone smartphone tech news windows vista
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
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    Windows 7 Why is my signal strength poor?

    Ok, recently my computer and internet was working just fine until last night. MY computer just didnt connect. So i called dell and they just fixed it right now by going into my router settings and changing a few things like changing my security to WPA Personal from WAP Open. Before I was usually...
    • Tabobo
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    • antenna computer connectivity dell home network internet network network issues poor connection router settings signal strength tech help tech support troubleshooting wi-fi security wireless wireless setup wpa2
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Pinacle PCI HD And media center

    Hello, I am having issues getting it to reconize the digital/HD channels on cable, it has no issues with off air signals (antenna), but for the life of me i cant figure out how to get it to tune the digital channels on my cable service. I know they are there, my QUAM ready TV picks them up...
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    Windows Vista Vista works here,freezes there.!!!!!!!

    64,000.00 dollar question. I built a vista home system for a friend. It freezes up in media player,on the internet,or just whenever it feels like it at his house but will run all day long when i bring it back home,no matter what i do with it. :confused:I've noticed 2 things about his house. He...
    • Underground
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    • antenna breakers compatibility computer issues configuration freezing hardware home network ide internet issues media player performance power supply ram sata system build troubleshooting user experience windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista I promise you cannot solve my wireless problem!

    I'm sorry for the long post, but as the title promises, I'm betting no one out there can solve my problem (and re-installing vista is not a "solution" by my definition). I wanted to give you every little detail so you can understand and appreciate the extent of my situation. I purchased a...
    • cs19
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    • antenna clean install computer issues connection issues dell diagnostics drivers hardware latitude d620 mini-card network power settings red x service call system tray troubleshooting upgrade windows vista wireless wlan
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Windows Networking