I recently set up an under-desk PC mount and noticed my Bluetooth headphones only connect when they're directly under my desk. I've tested another pair with the same results. My motherboard has built-in Wi-Fi with screw-on antennas, and I'm considering buying a USB Bluetooth adapter, but I'm not sure if it would even help since it seems like the issue is more about placement and interference from my desk rather than distance. Would a USB adapter provide any benefit?
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You might want to try relocating the Wi-Fi antenna if possible. Sometimes moving it to the front of your PC case or even up top could make a big difference. If your built-in adapter struggles to connect through your desk, a USB adapter likely won't be much better since they generally have less range. Those built-in antennas are often pretty effective; just make sure it's properly connected and wasn't damaged during your setup. I can get signal through multiple walls standing pretty far away, so I'd bet it's more about a connection issue than the adapter’s range.
That's interesting, especially if you used to connect your headphones from further away. If the antenna is fixed on the back and can’t be moved, it might be worth looking if there’s any damage or if it’s not properly secured. It sounds odd that both antennas would fail at the same time unless something happened during your move. A USB adapter is usually a fallback option, but keep in mind they often don’t perform as well as the built-in ones. It could just be a matter of needing to reposition things for better line-of-sight.
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