Airport slow in clamshell mode

[airfrancisco]

I recently bought 23" Apple Cinema Display Aluminum to connect with my MacBook Pro. When I put my Pro in clamshell mode, I noticed that the connection to airport is very slow, even though I see that I have full range on upper right screen, compared to when I open the lid. I read that the antenna is on the lid so the better connection is when the lid is open than when it's closed. Is there a way to get better connection when closed? Thanks in advance

 

[alphaod]

Try standing your computer up vertically.

 

[airfrancisco]

Try standing your computer up vertically.

Do you know if that works all the time?

 

[toolbox]

The airport antennas are in the LCD Lid mounted on the Left and Right Side.

Try standing it up like alphaod suggested

 

[airfrancisco]

The airport antennas are in the LCD Lid mounted on the Left and Right Side.

Try standing it up like alphaod suggested

Wow, this helps! Also, found out that when you closed the lid, it cuts the range between your Pro and airport extreme. Add airport express and connection is back.


Also, when you say standing up, do you mean the vent goes on top? If I get the docking stand from power support, can I put the vent at the bottom so I can use the optical drive.