Windows 10: External USB WiFi antenna doesn't see a network, but integrated does

Discus and support External USB WiFi antenna doesn't see a network, but integrated does in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; External USB WiFi antenna doesn't see a network, but integrated wifi card does, even though it has a much lower range! It makes absolutely no sense,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Steffan, Sep 29, 2018.

  1. STEFFAN
    Steffan Win User

    External USB WiFi antenna doesn't see a network, but integrated does


    External USB WiFi antenna doesn't see a network, but integrated wifi card does, even though it has a much lower range! It makes absolutely no sense, why wouldn;t the stronger antenna list this netowrk? I really need to connect to it in order to use the internet properly...

    I tried disabling and uninstalling the internal Intel N-1000 WiFi card, and nothing changes...

    :)
     
    Steffan, Sep 29, 2018
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  2. STEFFAN
    Steffan Win User

    USB WiFi adapter doesnt even see a network but integrated connects 2it


    I have a USB wifi antenna which is much stronger and in the menu in the lower right I dont get to choose a network which is much closer than the one which it does actually connect to, BUT the integrated wifi card in the laptop sees at the lowest signal strength and even connects to it. I didn't choose to forget that network in order not to see it in the list for the USB wifi adapter... What could be causing this problem?
     
    Steffan, Sep 29, 2018
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  3. STEFFAN
    Steffan Win User
    USB WiFi adapter doesnt even see a network but integrated connects 2it


    You typed Home, but I didnt pay attention. I downloaded it and here are the resuts:

    External USB WiFi antenna doesn't see a network, but integrated does [​IMG]
    1st one is Intel
    2nd is the USB antenna:

    External USB WiFi antenna doesn't see a network, but integrated does [​IMG]
     
    Steffan, Sep 29, 2018
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  4. CJLIM
    CJLim Win User

    External USB WiFi antenna doesn't see a network, but integrated does

    Signal Boost/External Antenna

    A antenna positioned high enough could possibly work but is hardly practical because your phone has to be physically connected to a cable for you to use the external antenna.



    The more practical solution would be to switch to a network with better coverage in your area, as suggested by Psycho earlier.
     
    CJLim, Sep 29, 2018
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