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How can i increase the sensitivity on my macbook pro's airport?

Asked by Dr_C (14339points) March 17th, 2009

I notice friends on pc’s getting much higher signal strenght from Wi-fi’s and in some cases getting signals my macbook pro won’t find… is there something i can do to make it more sensitive?

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isn’t that due to the fact the Mac is made of metal and therefore the signal can’t get to the ariel?

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@Lightlyseared i feel like a dumbass.. i never figured that the metal casing would interfere… hell.. i thought it would act as some sort of antenna.

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