Hi. I have a Wireless N router at home and the Vibrant cannot detect it. It detects the wireless G network, but not N. The specs for the Vibrant say it does have wireless n capabilities, so why am I having this problem? The Tmobile rep who sold me the phone also confirmed it had the capability.
Do I have a defective phone or is this feature not yet available on the current firmware? If it is not yet available, then I am really disappointed that they never made it clear in the first place. Does the new update that was on Kies solve this, or will I have to wait for Froyo if it is the problem with the firmware.
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cowppl said:
Hi. I have a Wireless N router at home and the Vibrant cannot detect it. It detects the wireless G network, but not N. The specs for the Vibrant say it does have wireless n capabilities, so why am I having this problem? The Tmobile rep who sold me the phone also confirmed it had the capability.
Do I have a defective phone or is this feature not yet available on the current firmware? If it is not yet available, then I am really disappointed that they never made it clear in the first place. Does the new update that was on Kies solve this, or will I have to wait for Froyo if it is the problem with the firmware.
Thanks
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Try turning off any security on the wifi network then try to connect. If that still doesn't detect it leave the security off and download wifi buddy from market and scan for network there.
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Tried that and still does not work. It just doesn't detect it. I have a router that broadcasts on both G and N, but only the G detects. My laptop uses the N connection so I know that it works. Are you sure that the Vibrant can use the N network on the current stock firmware
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Tried that and still does not work. It just doesn't detect it. I have a router that broadcasts on both G and N, but only the G detects. My laptop uses the N connection so I know that it works. Are you sure that the Vibrant can use the N network on the current stock firmware
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I'm connected to "N" all the time. I'm running my router @ 2.4Ghz, the phone doesn't see it at 5.4Ghz - that's probably the problem.
What frequency are you running off the router?
Yup, that solves it. I was running at 5Ghz, but when I went down to 2.4Ghz, it detected. Thanks a lot. At least I know my phone is not faulty
Any idea if Froyo will support 5Ghz?
Once again, thanks for this. I can sleep well once more
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I'm using an Atrix 4G on 2.3.4. The wifi turns on, but won't get past scanning. It won't connect or find any network, even if I've added it, and even if I'm right next to the router. Is this a software problem? or hardware? I've seen posts about wifi problems, but none like this. Do you think flashing the sbf or a custom ROM would fix it? I've tried countless factory resets, but to no avail. I'm rooted, but don't have an unlocked recovery.
A few weeks ago, I had a wifi problem that was obviously hardware, (wifi wouldn't turn on without rebooting, bluetooth wouldn't turn on at all) and Motorola requested I send it in. They replaced it with a new unit, I literally got it back this week, and the wifi is crapping out again. SO FREAKING FRUSTRATING. Especially now that AT&T is throttling unlimited data users.
Seriously, any feedback at this point will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I had a similar issue. What I did to fix it was I set my router to use at max "G" protocol.
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I'm using an Atrix 4G on 2.3.4. The wifi turns on, but won't get past scanning. It won't connect or find any network, even if I've added it, and even if I'm right next to the router. Is this a software problem? or hardware? I've seen posts about wifi problems, but none like this. Do you think flashing the sbf or a custom ROM would fix it? I've tried countless factory resets, but to no avail. I'm rooted, but don't have an unlocked recovery.
A few weeks ago, I had a wifi problem that was obviously hardware, (wifi wouldn't turn on without rebooting, bluetooth wouldn't turn on at all) and Motorola requested I send it in. They replaced it with a new unit, I literally got it back this week, and the wifi is crapping out again. SO FREAKING FRUSTRATING. Especially now that AT&T is throttling unlimited data users.
Seriously, any feedback at this point will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Thanks for the response! I'll figure that out now. But what do you do when you're not near a router you can control?
Have you had an opportunity to use it on another wifi network? My problem was just with my specific router so you might not have that issue depending on what router it's trying to connect to. It's possible this might not be the issue at all, just a suggestion.
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Thanks for the response! I'll figure that out now. But what do you do when you're not near a router you can control?
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Yeah it wouldn't find my girlfriend's either, but we have the same router. Im thinkin its in the phone though..
I use 2 routers at home, one wireless G and the other is set to wireless N only (I set this to N only and only use wireless N devices on it so as to maintain maximum bandwidth). I have no problems connecting to either on multiple SSID's. Wireless G is a Netgear WGR614v9 on stock firmware. Wireless N is a Netgear WNR3500L running WRT firmware.
I'm dumb. Haha but how exactly do you set your router to G only? And ..what exactly does that mean...?
And I guess the real question is, since I've factory reset it several times and the problem still isn't fixed, does that mean it's a hardware problem? Or are there areas that a factory reset wouldn't reach, but that a flash would?
So since updating my atrix 4g to av 2.3.6 b 4.5.141 update my home wifi connectionto the device has been turning on and off. I have narrowed it down to the router belkin g+ mimo just wanted to make others aware. Had no issue before this update.
Any info on why this has happened?
All other devices stay connected as usual.
The Radio that comes with 4.5.141 is 1.77.37P, which I am also running and has given me the same problem. My former radio (1.77.30P) that shipped with 4.5.91 did not have this issue for me.
I fixed it by doing the following:
Settings > Wireless & Network Settings > Wifi Settings
From there, hit the menu button and choose advanced.
Click the "WiFi Sleep Policy" and set it to Never
This will stop the wireless from shutting off when the screen is off. Hope it helps!
Did you power off/on both the router and phone? Always worth a try before spending too much time do other possible fixes .
If the sleep policy is already set to never and you're still experiencing the problem you could:
1) flash the older radio
2) debug the problem. Install the sendlog app in marketplace. Recreate the behavior a few times. Open sendLog and email it to yourself. Look at the sendlog output to see why your phone is dropping the connection (wifi auth errors, signal issues, etc).
My home wifi is an old WRT54GS with WPA2 PSK and I've had no problems. Work is a 802.1x EAP. The other day I was at a coffee shop that had WPA2 and my Atrix was having some issues authenticating with the wifi router. After a few tries the phone finally connected. Not sure if that's the same problem you're experiencing.
Thanks I tried that.
What is happening is the connection just drops ff while on web or youtube ect.
It disconnects for a sec then reconnects. does this randomly. Even with the setting to never still randomly disconnects and reconnects.
Like I said no other wireless device does this and the atrix just started after the update.
may have to change routers hope not.
Will try the log app and post the results later.
Why change your router when it's the phone that has the problem? You need to address the root cause, not try and bandaid it.
Any possibility you can flash the 36P radio and try that? (Need to unlock your bootloader though).
Could also try a hard reset (30/30/30) of your router. This will load back all defaults, and sometimes clears up connection issues if you have them, but since this started with the update, it shouldn't be that.
I dug out my old netgear. atrix hasnt dropped connection once.
Something here conflicting with the belkin making the atrix drop it.
Tried the log file. Lol 1.2 mb of confusion.
Thanks everyone.
Maybe get belkin to send me a new router.
Just for testing purposes can you try connecting to the belkin with no WEP/WPA/WPA2/whatever enabled?
btw don't post sendlog output. log could contain sensitive information .
Its a known issue on Belkin routers and the 2.3.6 gingerbread update. Something to do with DHCP Lease renewal. Try this
Go in to router settings
Select LAN Settings
Change Lease time from forever to 2 days
Reboot router and phone
This fixed the problem for me
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I resolved the problem. Belkin rep explained to me that I need the N band.
I was using G the new update for the atrix updated the radio. My router was old and the firmware is outdated. Sounds like bs to me. Anyway bought a linksys today. Problem solved.
I was impatient. Will try changing the date just for giggles. For now Im surfing xda.
Edit: changing the lease time did not resolve the issue for me. The new router is working perfectly.
we have a Belkin 750DB, and a Netgear WNDR3300 and are experiencing the same issues on the belkin, but not the netgear. I haven't had a chance to try the difference between N and G on the belkin. We haven't found a resolution yet, the router is only a few months old, and costs way too much to change out... any else solved this really yet? besides falling back to the 36P radio?
I run a Netgear on G and another Netgear on N at home, and have no problems with either router with any radio. My network printer runs off the G network, so I switch the Atrix to that if I need to print, otherwise my Atrix connects to the N router.
(Split the G and N so I can run N devices only on one and maintain highest transfer speeds).
I think the sales guy was talking BS. Atrix works fine on either band.
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Just a update on this...
I have tested Netgear, and Linksys routers
Both have performed flawless
It is only on the Belkin router that the issue occurs at least for me.
So it must be some conflict with the new radio and Belkin.
If anyone has had luck with Belkin please let me know your settings.
Hey guys not sure if this is the right area for this question. So I just got my new HTC DNA phone and it won't connect via my wireless N network, it will talk on G though. I originally had my WiFi set only to transmit on N, but now I have to leave it set for mixed mode. I have told it to forget my network and set it up several times. Nothing will get it to talk on N. I even tried old B and it would talk there.
My router is a Linksys by Cisco WRT310N v1 with Firmware Version: v1.0.10 (newest). I have even tried to power it off and back on again, no change. I even tried to reboot my phone several times in the process too.
For a bit yesterday when messing with this I showed connected to WiFi and to 4G at the same time.
Thoughts?
Updates:
- SSD is broadcast, otherwise my none of my phone's see the network.
- Tried a factory reset, no change.
- Router only broadcasts on 2.4GHz freq.
I can connect to my 'N' at home no issues. I am broadcasting the SSID, not sure if it works with it hidden. I had some issues with that on a prior device / custom ROM.
charlatan01 said:
I can connect to my 'N' at home no issues. I am broadcasting the SSID, not sure if it works with it hidden. I had some issues with that on a prior device / custom ROM.
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Good to hear that yours works! I am also broadcasting the SSID, as I also had issues with my Incredible and Incredible 2 not connecting. Also when I am transmitting just N, my phone does see it but just won't connect.
I can connect to my N at home too. Can connect on both the 2.4 and 5GHz as well.
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cortesjues said:
I can connect to my N at home too. Can connect on both the 2.4 and 5GHz as well.
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Thanks for the info. It seems my router only broadcasts on the 2.4GHz freq, don't see anyway to set it to 5GHz.
I also just did a factory reset to see if that makes any difference, which it does not. I'm going to swing by a Verizon store today and see what they can do about swapping my phone out with another new one. If they can't or won't I'll just stick with the phone, as I don't want to play the refurbished game again.
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Thanks for the info. It seems my router only broadcasts on the 2.4GHz freq, don't see anyway to set it to 5GHz.
I also just did a factory reset to see if that makes any difference, which it does not. I'm going to swing by a Verizon store today and see what they can do about swapping my phone out with another new one. If they can't or won't I'll just stick with the phone, as I don't want to play the refurbished game again.
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Did you check if your dba could connect to another router ? It could just be some type of incopatibility issue with the DNA and your specific router. Also double check the routers firmware is up to date
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cortesjues said:
Did you check if your dba could connect to another router ? It could just be some type of incompatibility issue with the DNA and your specific router. Also double check the routers firmware is up to date
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So far I haven't had the chance to get to another router. I'm going over to my in-laws later today, so I'll give it a shot there. So if it works, then I know it's my router, which is only about 2-3 years old, but hey ya never know...
I checked the router firmware yesterday, it's the newest one out there for it.
Not sure if the Verizon store has the capabilities to reflash phone firmware, but I'm going to ask them when I stop by later today.
So when I tested my phone at my in-laws with their WiFi it connected to their Wireless N network. So turns out my phone doesn't like my router's Wireless N setup. I'll try a factory reset on my router to see if that makes any difference.
I got a THL 5000 today,when it connects to my Wifi it disconects after a short time.
If I try to connect to the internet it does not work, even when the wifi icon is on at the top of the screen.
Anybody had this?
Please Help.
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wifi problem
Thilly1 said:
I got a THL 5000 today,when it connects to my Wifi it disconects after a short time.
If I try to connect to the internet it does not work, even when the wifi icon is on at the top of the screen.
Anybody had this?
Please Help.
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I have the same problem. Has anyone found the solution ???
Thilly1 said:
I got a THL 5000 today,when it connects to my Wifi it disconects after a short time.
If I try to connect to the internet it does not work, even when the wifi icon is on at the top of the screen.
Anybody had this?
Please Help.
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I have a THL 5000 too. Same issue. In my case I notice that it does not happen everywhere. I get disconnect at home, and at one other place. At other places like work, starbucks barnes and noble no disconnect. I tried almost everything to get around the issue and have had success a few different way. This issues is not limited to THL 5000 its many other android phones running Kit Kat. My ipad 2 has the same issues and so does my vista laptop but the issues occur only at home. This got me to think it may be router issue incompatibiity since some devices work perfectly and some dont I have three that disconnect in the same location. My ipad one has no issues my ipad air has no issues, just THL 5000, vista laptop, and ipad 2 have chronic disconnect.
My first way around this issues was to change the security setting on my router to WEP from WPA/WPA2 (both versions of WPA gave me disconects) when I did this they no longer disconneced from WIFI The issue here is that WEP is not very secure, but it solved the issue. I had checked for firmware update on the router but it reported they were all up to date. My devices are up to date too.
So if you are ok with WEP security it may fix the issue for you.
I personally did not want to keep using WEP, because my friend showed me how he can hack into my wifi. So I continued my search for another work around. I found that a wifi extender works. I found one for $30 at walmart and I had my phone link to the extender and the extender link to the router. This worked well for all devices and allowed me to maintain WPA security feature. So while not a fix it is a work around and not expensive.
A third solution is just buy a new router, but from what I gather other router have issues too, Nighthawk AC 1900 I heard has disconnect issues. So if you go via new router method keep in mind you want to save he receipt until you know for sure disconnect issue is gone. Basically its a compaibility issue. Also this may be most expensive route.
fourth methob if you phone had a previous Andorid OS (previous to Kitkat) you can try and restore a older version of the OS. Many have had success with that. In my case It came only with Kitkat so I could not place an older version.
Fifth method get a new phone. Since I could not return the phone I personally just run my phone via range extender at home and this works for me. I found a netgear range extender for $30 on amazon.
So while I don have a solution for you, there may be some work around that might work for you.
Hi,
I bought the tab last friday. While playing around I noticed that Wifi does an
endless reconnect-loop when using 5 GHz Wifi. 2 GHz works fine..
Could anybody please try? Turn off your router's 2 GHz and use 5 only.
Watch the Wifi nenu in your tab.
Thanks
joe535 said:
Hi,
I bought the tab last friday. While playing around I noticed that Wifi does an
endless reconnect-loop when using 5 GHz Wifi. 2 GHz works fine..
Could anybody please try? Turn off your router's 2 GHz and use 5 only.
Watch the Wifi nenu in your tab.
Thanks
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Tried again yesterday.. Only one reconnect in 10 Minutes.. Seems, that 5G WIFI in general somtimes
makes problems.. So, please can someone close this thread?
joe535 said:
Tried again yesterday.. Only one reconnect in 10 Minutes.. Seems, that 5G WIFI in general somtimes
makes problems.. So, please can someone close this thread?
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My tablet is connected to 5 gigahertz exclusively and has never dropped the connection. You may want to take a look at your router's wifi settings.
I have a brand new Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T820 Wifi version, and I have two wireless routers in my home. One is a RavPower ND007, the other a DLink DIR-813. Both are dual band routers. On both, I have the 2.4 GHz network and 5 GHz networks names differently. Every other device in my home - including a number of Samsung devices - connects to all four networks with no problem.
However, my Galaxy Tab S3 does not. When connecting to the Rav, it shows "Connected, No Internet", and can't communicate at all. It won't even connect to the DIR-813 at all.
It connects flawlessly to the 2.4GHz networks on both routers.
Both of the routers, and the Tab, all have the latest available firmwares/updates.
So it's definitely the Tab S3, and definitely a 5GHz problem.
Not sure how to report this to Samsung, but I'm going to try...
defenitley YES, 5G problem...
wfire said:
I have a brand new Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T820 Wifi version, and I have two wireless routers in my home. One is a RavPower ND007, the other a DLink DIR-813. Both are dual band routers. On both, I have the 2.4 GHz network and 5 GHz networks names differently. Every other device in my home - including a number of Samsung devices - connects to all four networks with no problem.
However, my Galaxy Tab S3 does not. When connecting to the Rav, it shows "Connected, No Internet", and can't communicate at all. It won't even connect to the DIR-813 at all.
It connects flawlessly to the 2.4GHz networks on both routers.
Both of the routers, and the Tab, all have the latest available firmwares/updates.
So it's definitely the Tab S3, and definitely a 5GHz problem.
Not sure how to report this to Samsung, but I'm going to try...
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Last Sunday I forgot to turn off Wifi 5G on my router and used my Tab S3.... Reconnect each 2 seconds... Super Quality, Thanks a lot to Samsung..
And just to clarify - 5G works with the same router and my Phone S8 perfectly, so it is NOT a rouoter issue...
I've been using 5G exclusively as our SSID is 5G specific and never had an issue with WiFi. Solid connection 100% of the time. Netgear Nighthawk X8 here.
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I've been using 5G exclusively as our SSID is 5G specific and never had an issue with WiFi. Solid connection 100% of the time. Netgear Nighthawk X8 here.
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Will try to install the latest update this weekend, without any modifications. If 5G still does not work, I will send the Tab to samsungs repair-center, as it still will be covered by warranty.
Either it is a problem with modem-driver or Hardware..
But nevertheless, this is the very first device showing up this problem with 5G.
If Samsung is not capable to solve, this will be my last product purchased from this brand...
I did send my Tab to Samsung repair center in Germany. Will receive it today, but I already know that they did not find any problem, all fine..
Well - but they did not give me a detailed test-report yet... So I dont know what and how they tested..
Will return the Tab to my local dealer for replacement..
I'd like to test with a different SM-T825...
Reading this I haven't seen that you've tried updating your router's firmware. If you haven't try that too. I'm not sure if when you say "install latest update" if that's the router or the tab.
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jd1639 said:
Reading this I haven't seen that you've tried updating your router's firmware. If you haven't try that too. I'm not sure if when you say "install latest update" if that's the router or the tab.
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Just by chance I found out, that 5G works if no SIM inserted. And IF SIM is inserted, it MUST be active. In flightmode and then activate WIFI does NOT work..
This is very suspicious... I hope that SOON we will find a working lineage for the galaxy tab S3...
Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T820 Wifi version and dual band 5ghz
Hmm, I just updated my modem as per better speeds from Comcast, but I also need a new router that would take advantage of the bandwidth and the 802.11ac dual band standard so that I can get to the 5ghz band.
I own a Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T820 WiFi and before I get a new router, I want to know if the WiFi adapter in the Tablet would pick up on the 5ghz band with a new router. Is there any type of updates or drivers or am I okay?
Thank you,
Jon
I'm on 5Ghz all the time. No issues.
Great news !!
I asked the question after I learned about the variety with routers and especially since I found out that my laptop's WiFi adapter only supports b,n,g and that I would need to buy a USB WiFI adapter for my laptop or somehow change the adapter chip inside my laptop to take advantage of the 802.11ac dual protocol.
Thank you, Jon
I have the t825 version, unfortunately I have problems with the 5 Ghz connection.
I hope Samsung releases an update to fix the connection problem and to improve the camera
Athawulf said:
I have the t825 version, unfortunately I have problems with the 5 Ghz connection.
I hope Samsung releases an update to fix the connection problem and to improve the camera
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Hi, I have the T835 and I have the same problem. It disconnects 5 ghz, problem since I bought it.
Sorry, I'm wrong with thread