On 9 May 2014 08:21, Nigel Verity wrote:
> Hi
>
> I have an Acer netbook on which I have recently replaced PCLinuxOS with
> Xubuntu 14.04. Using PCLOS the netbook would detect and lock on to the wi-fi
> signal anywhere in the house. Now it is running Xubuntu it detects the signal
> but won't connect unless I move the device to within a few yards of the
> router.
>
> Given that the hardware is clearly working fine, and the issue has only
> arisen following the changeover, the cause must be with the OS. Is there a
> wi-fi "sensitivity threshold" setting or something similar I can try?
Are you certain that it is not a problem with the router or the h/w on
the laptop, or perhaps a new hotspot nearby on the same channel?
Often the most difficult to solve problems can be down to co-incidence
confusing the situation.
Colin
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