How do I fix weak wifi on my HP laptop?
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How do I fix weak wifi on my HP laptop?
I suggest you to update the wireless network adapter driver from Device manager manually by following the steps below:
- Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard and select Device manager option from the context menu.
- Expand Network adapters option, right click on the adapter and select Update this software option.
How do I fix Realtek rtl8723be weak wifi signal in Ubuntu?
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- Go into the directory: cd rtlwifi_new.
- Build it: make.
- Install: sudo make install.
- Unload the existing module: sudo modprobe -r rtl8723be.
- Load the new module with antenna configuration: sudo modprobe rtl8723be ant_sel=1.
- Now, check the WiFi signals using: iwlist scan | egrep -i ‘ssid|quality’
Why does WIFI keep disconnecting on Ubuntu?
A common reason for being disconnected from a wireless network is that you have low signal. Wireless networks have a limited range, so if you are too far away from the wireless base station you may not be able to get a strong enough signal to maintain a connection.
How do we fix a weak WiFi signal on laptop?
Laptop Changes
- Move your laptop closer to the wireless router.
- Update the drivers for your wireless network adapter.
- Replace your Wi-Fi adapter if your laptop has trouble connecting to any wireless network.
- Move your router closer to where you use your laptop.
- Set your router to use a different wireless channel.
How do I fix Realtek RTL8723BE?
To get the correct latest RTL8723BE driver, please follow these steps:
- Go to the official Realtek driver download website.
- Select Communications Network ICs > Wireless LAN ICs > WLAN NIC > PCI Express > Software.
- Click Global of WLAN PCI Express Driver to download the driver package.
How do I set up wifi on Ubuntu?
Connect to a wireless network
- Open the system menu from the right side of the top bar.
- Select Wi-Fi Not Connected.
- Click Select Network.
- Click the name of the network you want, then click Connect.
- If the network is protected by a password (encryption key), enter the password when prompted and click Connect.