WiFi Connection only possible directly next to the router

I also disconnected and reconnected the cables, but still no success. Should I replace the WiFi Card?

Those 2 cables attached to the WiFi card are antenna cables. They should go into the laptop's lid between the actual LCD and the plastic lid. Trace the cable all the way. I have read somewhere that there is a manufacture defect where the hinge damages this antenna cable. This is likely what you need to change. The antenna cable, not the WiFi card.

Hi @websoluteat

I'm just wondering why the signal strength would be 4 out of 5 at 20 metres if the antennas were faulty.

Maybe I have misread your question and if so apologies but have you uninstalled the WLAN adapter in Device Manager (not just the drivers) and then restarted the laptop and allowed Windows to reinstall it?

Hi @jayeff

I'm sorry, my english isn't the best. I have tried uninstalling the WiFi adapter, I allowed windows to reinstall it and I also tried some other drivers but none of them were working.

@avanteguarde how do I know if the antenna cable is damaged or the card is faulty? And where do I get such a cable? Is there a part number or something like that?

I just found this thread: http://community.acer.com/t5/V-and-VN-Se...

If anyone else comes across this problem, this might help you. Changing the black and the white cable on the wifi card, you might lose bluetooth but in my opinion it's better than not having working wifi.