Gateway Solo 9550 User Manual page 228

Chapter 13: Networking Your Notebook
Checking network signal strength
If your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, you
should check your network signal strength.
To check signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network:
Click
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.
The status box in the middle provides status and error messages.
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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.
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