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less range extenders sit between the router and the device to capture the signals. The captured signals are amplified and retransm itted to the network. This process allows for a greater network area without physical wiring. Longer Response Time Because the sig nals that reach them are much weaker, devices that rely on a wireless range extender have a longer response time. Their network sp eed is much lower, causing diminished performance and network lag. When using an extender, you must weigh the benefit of wireless DHEA communication against the drawback of a slower response time. Certain applications, such as those that rely on fast speeds, should be physically connected to the network through Ethernet cables. If the distance from the router to the most remote device is too PurplePixie great, a range extender will not offer any benefit.1 Remove the AC adapter from the laptop and attempt to boot the laptop from bat .
the power button for 30 seconds. Nothing should happen on the screen. 5 Reconnect the AC adapter to the laptop. 6 Attempt to powe r on the laptop. If the laptop boots, replace the battery once the operating system loads. 7 Try the process again with a new AC a dapter and battery if possible. 8 Contact Gateway support if you aren't a former MPC customer. Alternatively, take the laptop to a computer specialist if it still won't start.Examine the Hardware 1 Familiarize yourself with SATA and IDE connectors see the PCS camera icon TATS link in the Reference section. The SATA connector has seven pins, whereas the IDE connector has 40 pins, making it significa ntly longer. 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Open the computer case by removing the side panel. 4 Locate the hard drive in the front i PurplePixie n a 3.5-inch bay. 5 Locate the cable that goes from the hard drive to a connector on the motherboard. 6 Examine the motherboard's .
an administrator account in Windows 7VistaXP. 8 Download a free program that retrieves hardware information. See the Resource s ection for reputable freeware programs. 9 Double-click the downloaded setup file, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the program. 10 Launch the freeware. It may take up to one minute for the program to retrieve the system information. 11 Click on the tab typically called Drives in the program window to display the list of hard drives. 12 Click on a hard drive entry, and re pms color chart ad the interface type. For example, Serial ATA, which typically displays under Drive Controller.1 Be sure your computer is off , and pull your desktop computer out of its cubby if it resides in one, or away from the wall if it sits against one. Unplug the p PurplePixie ower cable from the back side of the computer, usually near the top of the case. Press the power button once to remove any power l .
