Wifi antenna orientation [T61p]
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:45 am
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.
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.