Networking woes

Talk about networking woes. My wireless Linksys laptop just quit working online. Just the laptop I use downstairs, the only thing I can figure is the metal roof that was just installed on primary residence last week. Commercial areas are full of metal roofs and that doesen't seem to be a problem. I can purchase a power booster, but it may be a waste of $$. The laptop works on the back patio, but I don't want to walk outside to check e-mails. I only have 2 PC desktops networked online so it isn't an address issue. Do any techs out there ever had this issue Thanks, Moody

 

I'll try that Boggie, at this point I'll try almost anything

 

Don't know what a WEP setting is Techman . Yes the router is next to a CPU . No I haven't changed anything. Haven't moved anything yet. Glad you are on top of it , but I have to gas up the 4wheelers & go play around with the Wife. This is the first weekend of decent weather in 3 months & we want to enjoy the sunset. I'm sure you understand. Thanks, Moody

 

Thanks Bogie & Techman, Who would think moving the router under the desk would fix it. Low signal stregenth but I don't need to run upstairs every 10 minutes just to check e-mails, :U Rock: