 Re: Wierd Wireless problem solved
Clive wrote:
> I have a Macbook Pro and use it mainly wireless - unless doing large
> file movement, then I connect via copper.
>
> Until recently I had no problems with my wLan and neither had other
> people using my wireless network. I then started to get disconnections
> on my macbook - pretty regular and also noted the signal had gone down
> to almost nothing (was about 27% where I normally use it in the bedroom
> (Wireless router is downstairs).
>
> It turned out to be an X-Pad - for those of you who don't know, it is
> for sitting your notebook on so that you can use it on your knee without
> getting burnt legs. It's properties according to the manufacturers is to
> dissapate heat.
>
> Does a great job, but also causes wireless signal loss - whatever is in
> the 'heat' pads. Strange thing it does not have the same effect on my
> wifes Toshiba??
Antenna location??
Larry
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