Wireless issues when it is docked

I have a Dell E5540. I recently put in place to host after the dock for more than a year. The issue I'm having is that when the laptop is connected my wireless connection is going to almost nothing. Less than half a Meg.

When I leave the dock wireless jumps to normal. Read about it, I found a 'solution '. If I open the lid of the computer laptop while its anchored my wireless is normal... close it... and his return to zilch.

I think it's a setting somewhere, but so far, nothing works.

Any ideas?

Thank you

Hi mcftlf,

Thanks for posting.

The antenna for the without wire is located in the lid, so when it is closed, it does not receive a good signal.  Opening the lid exposes the antenna to the area of signal more to pick up the wifi signal.  Best way to solve this problem is to use a wired connection, when it is docked, or open the cover.

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