Weak wifi internet signal while on battery

[thebrave007]

Hi everyone, I bought a DV6 in 2011. I got a weird issue a few days ago. I usually browsed on Internet normally on my laptop and everything was fine. But one day, I unplugged the AC adapter from my laptop and I started to experience a very weak wifi internet connection. At this moment I thought something's wrong with my ISP so I called them. After troubleshooting, they stated that the problem comes from my laptop. Randomly, I just plugged the AC adapter from laptop and everything was fine, I mean worked normally :robotsurprised:. But I unplugged the AC adapter the problem came back:catsurprised:. So I wanted to know if there is a relation between the wifi connection strenght and the AC adapter/battery. Please help me

[ManjunathTech]

Hi

Please update the Bios, Wireless driver from HP website and have it checked.

[thebrave007]

I did it the same issue persists. I also re-checked with my ISP but without be able to change the situation....:smileysad:

[ManjunathTech]

HI

Have you tried doing a system restore to the date where unit was working fine.

[AxshunJaxun · Accepted solution]

Hey thebrave007,

I'm sorry you're running into this issue with the wireless signal. 

There is a power setting you can change which may help.

1. Click Start

2. Type 'power'

3. Click on Power Options

4. Click on the 'Change plan settings' link next to the selected plan.

5. Click Change Advanced Power Settings

6. Expand Wireless Adapter Settings

7. Expand Power Saving Mode

8. Change On Battery: to Maximum Performance -- After making this change, you'll have stronger wireless strength, but you'll notice your battery performance decrease.

Let me know if that helps or if you have any questions 🙂

[thebrave007]

Thx guys...I did it and I will let u know if the issue occurs again during the next few days. . .

[AxshunJaxun]

How's that WiFi strength now?

[thebrave007]

The wifi signal is stable at this time...Thx for ur help

[AxshunJaxun]

Great! Glad to hear it was resolved! Thanks for confirming 🙂

[Nubiwan]

Seen a few of these posts weak wifi signal and not many resolutions.  Try this.  I called an old wise Tech from my old job.  He told me it usually means the power needs boosting on wifi.  To change laptop power settings from HP recommended to High performance.  I did it and, so far, it has worked for me.  Try it.  Might chew up battery cycles, but better than the alternative.  I have mine plugged in anyway.