Wifi antenna orientation [T61p]

[dhave]

I encountered this problem with my T43 a few years back and now again with my T61p.

I've just started using a Lenovo dock for my T61p. It works as advertised. There is one problem, however.

Since I have a flat panel monitor, external keyboard and mouse attached, I like to keep the T61p closed. When I do this, however, the wifi antenna doesn't work nearly as well. I believe this is because the orientation of the antenna, which I believe is located behind the lcd panel is horizontal rather than vertical when the laptop lid is closed. It especially makes a difference at the outer fringe of my wifi router's range.

Other than using a second wifi adapter, does anyone know of a solution?

Thanks.

[dr_st]

Keep the lid open and just turn the laptop LCD off?

Disable power management functions on the wireless adapter (which may boost signal strength)?

[dhave]

Keep the lid open and just turn the laptop LCD off?

The way my workspace is set up, I can't really have the laptop open if I'm using my big flat-panel monitor.

Disable power management functions on the wireless adapter (which may boost signal strength)?

That's something that hadn't occurred to me. Thanks.