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Hi,
so kernel sources are released. Is there any fix for hero's wifi problems? I mean dropping connection to AP. It is so annoying, I tried to do everything: change channel, mode, encryption... Nothing helped. It is Linksys wrt160nl. The same applies to other networks (some public hot spots).
I never had this problem with my Linksys WRT54GL...
mopodo said:
I never had this problem with my Linksys WRT54GL...
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Could you paste your wifi settings? (mode, encryption mode, channel)
Using the Modaco custom ROM 2.8 (never had problems with modaco ROM and generic)
Router: Linksys WRT54GL running Tomato 1.25 firmware
Wireless Mode: Access Point
B/G Mode: Mixed
Channel: 1 - 2.412 Ghz (try a free one)
Security: WPA / WPA2 Personal
Encryption: AES
Group Key Renewal: 3600 seconds
No Mac Filter
Under Advanced Settings I changed "Transmit Power" to 251mW for a better signal, the rest are default values.
Try to update your router firmware
Are you alone with this problem?
greetz
In case you haven't done so yet. Check out the Wifi Sleep Policy (access by pressing menu when you are in wifi menu). Normally the Wifi is turned off then the screen is turned off which can cause problem.
Similar problem with netgear wnr2000
mopodo said:
Using the Modaco custom ROM 2.8 (never had problems with modaco ROM and generic)
Router: Linksys WRT54GL running Tomato 1.25 firmware
Wireless Mode: Access Point
B/G Mode: Mixed
Channel: 1 - 2.412 Ghz (try a free one)
Security: WPA / WPA2 Personal
Encryption: AES
Group Key Renewal: 3600 seconds
No Mac Filter
Under Advanced Settings I changed "Transmit Power" to 251mW for a better signal, the rest are default values.
Try to update your router firmware
Are you alone with this problem?
greetz
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Hi got similar problem with my router netgear wnr2000.what i found funny is that when i reset the router, the phone connects perfectly to the router, but after abt 24hrs or so, it fails to connect.even if i reboot my phone, or reset the connection on phone.fails to connect.it will only connect when i reboot the router. i will try the 'aes' encryption n see if that helps.will update if it works
Thanks for your replies. Please could other members share their experiences, used options and solutions. This issue is too common to simply forget it. I am trying to find some kind of pattern or special options, it requires.
i dont have a problem with wifi apart from the wont find or connect to n-range device other wise i use wifi all the time it never drops, on stock orange uk firmware
I have a Sitecom WL-173 router.
I cannot connect at all. I can, but only with no or WEP security. That is no option for me.
When I use WPA or WPA2 my Hero does view my network, but does not connect.
I called HTC about this problem. He told me that they do not support all routers. He could not tell me which they support and which not.
mopodo said:
B/G Mode: Mixed
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I also have the same problem. The way to solve it is to change the above setting to 'G' only. Not mixed/Hybrid.
Cheers!
I have not had any problems trying to connect to WiFi networks, until i went over to my mates place where he has the Virgin 50MB B-Band and also a D-Link wifi-N router, and my Hero could no see the network at all, even though his iPhone connected straight away.
markoc84 said:
..., even though his iPhone connected straight away.
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Augghhhhh... that hurts. Please, do not curse in this forum
tembares said:
Augghhhhh... that hurts. Please, do not curse in this forum
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I'm sorry, it hurt even more when i was sitting there pissed off that my Hero wouldnt connect to the Wifi!!!
I have Virgin 50meg at home no problem at all, went to my GF's who has basic Virgin cable 10meg on netgear G and would not connect at all.
No idea why, as it should be all fine!
I have the same problem. It is so ****in annoying. My router is a Linksys WRT54G with Tomato firmware v1.25. Router is in "G only mode", WPA-2 PSK-AES security, I've set a static local IP for the phone, the phone's wireless is set to always ON... I basically tried everything I could think of. Ended up rooting the phone and installing Modaco 2.9... but didn't change anything. The only way I can get it work again when it drops is shut the Wi-Fi off then on...
Worst of all this is the problem seems widespread (but not universal)... What the **** does HTC think putting a ****in smartphone on the market with defective Wi-Fi... This is non-sense.
I really hope someone comes up with a fix or HTC updates this... otherwise we might want to start thinkin bout class action.
[email protected] said:
I also have the same problem. The way to solve it is to change the above setting to 'G' only. Not mixed/Hybrid.
Cheers!
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Is it a router setup or a Hero setting?
Pleaes explain if it's one of the options
probs here too ...
Linksys WAP54G v3.1
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HTC Hero
was working perfectly for first month or so, but has been getting worse and worse. ie, for a few weeks it would see the wifi but would usually fail to connect. now I'm lucky if it can see it at all!
have reflashed the wap with dd-wrt and experimented with a lot of settings. no diff.
have reflashed the hero with hero21 comunitry v1.6. no diff. (and also latest radio)
it just starts and stops when it feels like it.
oh, and my eeepc works fine on the same wifi, so I know it's not some wap screw up.
tried every tip I can find like 'use mixed mode' or 'g only', etc etc.
I am starting to think it's a hardware fault?
Same problem
Siemens Gigaset Tiscali modem with wpa psk2 tkip and T-mobile hero rom.
Sees the modem and connects with security first time but then says 'remembered out of range' on wifi settings but interestingly in wifi buddy it constantly has the syncing symbol next to the network.
Really annoying.
I've tried WEP and security off, wireless g only etc etc.
I have problems too but seems different to yours... but who knows : in fact i can't connect to wifi when the SSID is masked. Even if - or course - i put manuualy the ssid before with the good wep key. It happens on a livebox ( orange box )... but if i press the button to show the wifi network - it has to be made when you connect a device for the first time on this box - then it connects to the network... else it tells me that the network is out of range...
So does the wifi on hero has problem with masked SSID ? To compare i never had this problem - on the same box - with the touch diamond and the touch hd... and at home, not masking the ssid, the connection is ok without doing anything.
Ciao
Fred
I had the same problem with a Zyxel 660 router. I was able to connect to the wifi (WPA/PSK enable) but there was no data transfer possible.
So I updated the Radio ROM to the 63.18.55.06JU_6.35.08.29 version and it solved the problem.
hi,
I've linksys wi-fi router model WRT54GH in my home & it has a good amount of signal strength to cover entire area.
My recently bought galaxy S2 is able to identify linksys wi-fi access point & connects too with the IP assigned to it, also at wi-fi settings connected being displayed.
Now when I try to access Internet (any url google/FB), it doesn't connect at all.
I tried almost everything about router configuration, restart etc. but with no success
can someone plz help on this ?
shantanu_d said:
hi,
I've linksys wi-fi router model WRT54GH in my home & it has a good amount of signal strength to cover entire area.
My recently bought galaxy S2 is able to identify linksys wi-fi access point & connects too with the IP assigned to it, also at wi-fi settings connected being displayed.
Now when I try to access Internet (any url google/FB), it doesn't connect at all.
I tried almost everything about router configuration, restart etc. but with no success
can someone plz help on this ?
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In my case the problem was with frozen "WiFi sharing" in combination with juicy defenders "Location" fearure. It seems such combination is dangerous. Solutin (in my case):
1. defroze
2. remove all wifi networks
3. reboot (for "clean" frozing)
4. make WiFi sharing frozen
5. reboot again just for fun
Try to check your router's MAC address restrictions. In my router, as security, I have to add MAC addresses of each device to share internet. They take IP's, connects etc. but does not have accesses to internet
as above, check that there is no MAC filtering set up.
one other thing it may be is the security settings, if you have a WEP Key to access the router it may need the Hex conversion of your key depending on what level of security you have (64bit or 128bit for example)
shantanu_d said:
hi,
I've linksys wi-fi router model WRT54GH in my home & it has a good amount of signal strength to cover entire area.
My recently bought galaxy S2 is able to identify linksys wi-fi access point & connects too with the IP assigned to it, also at wi-fi settings connected being displayed.
Now when I try to access Internet (any url google/FB), it doesn't connect at all.
I tried almost everything about router configuration, restart etc. but with no success
can someone plz help on this ?
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Try setting up a static IP address for your phone, I presume your network is a 192.168.1.0, go into router settings and LAN setup, give your phone the address in a static DHCP assignment of 192.168.1.5, or any other address in the same subnet your in. Some SGSII's have problems with dynamic DHCP for some reason, some NS had the same problem too,
Sent from my Sammy Galactic S2 Beastly Device
I have a similar problem and I fix mine temporarily by turning my wifi off, then in wifi settings > advanced, I change wifi sleep policy from 'never' to 'only when the screen is off'. However I have to do this every time I want to use wifi so it can become quite annoying sometimes.
So I can get through however only for a short period of time as it seems as long my Galaxy S2 keeps turning off my wifi even though it's on :/
I had exactly the same issue on Linksys E4200 with my laptop, could connect to network, even to router's attached storage, but not to internet. Restart helped
On SGS2, I couldn't connect to the router at all at first, but fixed this by switching from WPA2/WPA mixed mode access protocol to WPA2 private. But I guess this is not exactly your issue.
SiSL said:
Try to check your router's MAC address restrictions. In my router, as security, I have to add MAC addresses of each device to share internet. They take IP's, connects etc. but does not have accesses to internet
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Thanks for the suggestion but MAC restriction is already disabled at router
Robsso said:
I had exactly the same issue on Linksys E4200 with my laptop, could connect to network, even to router's attached storage, but not to internet. Restart helped
On SGS2, I couldn't connect to the router at all at first, but fixed this by switching from WPA2/WPA mixed mode access protocol to WPA2 private. But I guess this is not exactly your issue.
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Yes, you are right this is not an issue for me.
In fact my SG2 being assigned with an IP address from 192.168.1.xx subnet.
Also at a same time my laptop connected with an IP from same subnet able to ping SG2.
OccasionalDroid said:
Try setting up a static IP address for your phone, I presume your network is a 192.168.1.0, go into router settings and LAN setup, give your phone the address in a static DHCP assignment of 192.168.1.5, or any other address in the same subnet your in. Some SGSII's have problems with dynamic DHCP for some reason, some NS had the same problem too,
Sent from my Sammy Galactic S2 Beastly Device
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My SG2 being assigned with an IP address from 192.168.1.xx subnet.
So I think IP addressing may not be an issue.
Also another thing I tried was, at a same time my laptop connected with an IP from same subnet able to ping SG2.
So wi-fi router may not be an issue here, whats say ???
Even I am facing the same issue at my office network. I am able to connect to the wireless network but if I try to access any app I cannot browse. This is really frustrating looks like some issue with the modem drivers.
I was able to browse on another wifi created virtually by mobile tethering. This looks like a major bug with the current firmware. Another interesting thing to note is that the Wifi network has a hidden SSID and uses WPA2 auth scheme.
I have seen a Galaxy S able to connect to the same n/w without any issues.
Has anyone figured out a solution to this one ?
Hi, thanks for your reply.
I am yet to figure out a solution for this
Even I am also agree on the probable issue with modem driver.
I've D-link modem.
Are you aware of anything about this modem that can be reconfigured to get this worked ... ?? pl let me know
The wifi router at my office is Cisco Aironet 1200 Series, anyone else facing this issue ?
I'm having the same problem at work connecting my SGS2 with v2.3.3 Official Firmware (customized for Orange service provider) to a Cisco Aironet 1130 AP. I can see that the Galaxy authenticates with the AP correctly and gets IP from the DHCP server, but it cannot send or receive any traffic, although the phone stays connected and authenticated. At home, I use an Atheros based Fonera with DD-WRT without any problem.
As I'm the company's network administrator, I will try to further investigate this problem, but it seems like some kind of incompatibility between the devices or misconfiguration ....
Basuk said:
The wifi router at my office is Cisco Aironet 1200 Series, anyone else facing this issue ?
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try turn off the wifi, turn off the mobile data and turn on the wifi again
It seems the SGS2 sometimes has problems with DNS.
Try a static IP and use 8.8.8.8 as second DNS server, which is a free Google DNS server.
This fixed MY problems
I rooted my SGS2 and voila wifi worked at my office finally I have been able to find a solution.. love my SGS2 the Beast...
I'm having this same problem..
I think I've tried all the solutions above, but one (Sorry - noob question):
Rooted?
is there a firmware patch or something that I should know about?
Anyone got any other ideas?
ETA:
I can connect to hotspots (DHCP) and at home (Have to set it to static tho)
No internet
AP works - Laptop and i8910 (had to set static and advanced settigs etc). I've rebooted it a few times, set DHCP on and off. DHCP seems to be running on the router
viqles said:
I'm having this same problem..
I think I've tried all the solutions above, but one (Sorry - noob question):
Rooted?
is there a firmware patch or something that I should know about?
Anyone got any other ideas?
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This is an issue with SGS2 with wifi server using authentication protocol TPIK, if you use AES as encryption then it will work without any issues.
That should be a setting in my AP? I can't see it...
If I get a new non-crappy AP is that likely to solve my problem?
ETA:
Ah - that's a WPA thing? Mine only seems to do WEP - is that right?
Does anyone experience wifi drop in sleep mode/awake? I have already set sleep policy to Never.
1. Stock Rom 2.1 X10 mini pro
(Changed from a variety of custom ROM but problem persists)
2. WPA/WPA2 PSK
3. 802.11 b/g (changed already from 802.11 b/g/n)
4. Channel 6 (changed already from Channel 11)
*for those experts from the UK // I am in the UK using BT HomeHUB //
**Tried Static IP but no effect
***my partner is using a HTC Wildfire and no same problem with the device
Please advise me on solving this. Thank you.
Maybe it's the router...
There are a lot of users reporting WIFI disconnect/reconnect issues with the Galaxy S3 across all US variants and even the International version.
Open and unprotected wifi network
There have been users reporting that using dual encryption AES + TKIP cause numerous issues and using one encryption will decrease the frequency of the disconnect/reconnects but not eliminate it.
So to see if we can find the cause of this, I'm going to need your help.
I would like those users who are experiencing this issue, to post the following information:
Carrier:
Memory Capacity: (16GB/32GB)
Rooted? (Yes/No)
If so, which ROM:
Network Type: 2.4GHz(b/g/n), 5GHz(a/n)
Network Security Type: (None, WEP, WPA-PSK(TKIP), WPA2-PSK(AES), TKIP + AES
Security Encryption: (Automatic/Shared Key)
Are there multiple networks near you?
Issues you are having:
Please try to keep chatter to a minimum. Only try to post results. I will update the OP if there is a discovery or if there is a solution found!
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Causes:
Unknown. Samsung knows about the issue and is working to fix it.
Solution:
There is a method that will reduce this from occurring but not eliminate the issue:
Go to your dialer and press *#0011#
"Menu Key"
WIFI
Turn Off power saver option for WIFI
No problem here
Carrier: AT&T (International Version)
Memory Capacity: 16GB
Rooted? No
If so, which ROM:
Network Type: 2.4GHz(b/g/n),
Network Security Type: WPA2-PSK(AES), TKIP + AES
Security Encryption:Shared Key
Are there multiple networks near you? No
Issues you are having: None
Now using International Version (original firmware: Germany VD2).
Will do some more test when AT&T version coming this weekend :good:
pakxelaos said:
Carrier: AT&T (International Version)
Memory Capacity: 16GB
Rooted? No
If so, which ROM:
Network Type: 2.4GHz(b/g/n),
Network Security Type: WPA2-PSK(AES), TKIP + AES
Security Encryption:Shared Key
Are there multiple networks near you? No
Issues you are having: None
Now using International Version (original firmware: Germany VD2).
Will do some more test when AT&T version coming this weekend :good:
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is it AES or both?
Sorry,
It's WPA2-PSK(AES)
Carrier: Sprint
Memory Capacity: 32GB
Rooted? Yes
If so, which ROM: Stock
Network Type: 2.4GHz(b/g/n), 5GHZ (a/n)
Network Security Type: WEP
Security Encryption:Shared Key
Are there multiple networks near you? Yes
Issues you are having: None
I think that you need to add the model of router and the length of the key to this questionnaire. People are reporting no problems with home but problems at the office, etc.
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Carrier: ATT
Memory Capacity: (16GB)
Rooted? (Yes/No) Have tried both
If so, which ROM: stock/MrRobnson
Router/Firmware: Linksys WRT-610v2 DD-WRT v24-sp2 (08/07/10) mega (SVN revision 14896)
Network Type: 5GHz(a or n only) (I was wrong, it does do "A" protocol)
Network Security Type: (None, and WPA2-PSK(AES),
Security Encryption: (Shared Key)
Key Length: 24 character
Router/Firmware: Linksys WRT-610v2 DD-WRT v24-sp2 (08/07/10) mega (SVN revision 14896)
Network Type: 2.4 (n only)
Network Security Type: (None, and WPA2-PSK(AES),
Security Encryption: (Shared Key)
Key Length: 24 character
Router/Firmware: Netgear WHR3500L V1.2.2.46_35.0.57SK
Network Type: 2.4 B/G
Network Security Type: WPA2-PSK(AES),
Security Encryption: (Shared Key)
Key Length: 24 character
Are there multiple networks near you? yes
Issues you are having: disconnect/reconnect on all combinations of above
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Carrier: ATT
Memory Capacity: (16GB)
Rooted? (Yes/No) Have tried both
If so, which ROM: stock/MrRobnson
Router/Firmware: Linksys WRT-54G v1.1 DD-WRT (some old one with all default settings)
Network Type: 2.4G
Network Security Type: none and AES
Security Encryption: open and WPA2-Personal
Key Length: 24
Are there multiple networks near you? yes
Issues you are having: NONE!
Carrier: AT&T
Memory Capacity: 16GB
Rooted? No
If so, which ROM:
Network Type: 2.4GHz mixed 5GHz mixed
Network Security Type: None, WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
Security Encryption: Shared Key
Are there multiple networks near you? Yes
Issues you are having: intermittent disconnect, long scanning times before reconnect
Router: Linksys E4200v1
Firmware:1.0.04
Carrier: AT&T
Memory Capacity: 16GB
Rooted? No
If so, which ROM:
Network Type: 2.4GHz mixed 5GHz mixed
Network Security Type: None, WPA2/WPA (AES)
Security Encryption: Shared Key
Are there multiple networks near you? Yes
Issues you are having: intermittent disconnect, long scanning times before reconnect
Router: Netgear N600 (WNDR3700v2)
Firmware:1.0.0.6
Carrier: AT&T
Memory Capacity: 16GB
Rooted? No
If so, which ROM:
Network Type: 2.4GHz
Network Security Type: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Security Encryption: Automatic
Are there multiple networks near you? Yes
Issues you are having: intermittent disconnect, long scanning times before reconnect; occasionally need to manually reconnect.
Router: TP-Link 300 M
Firmware: 3.12.2 Build 100820 Rel.41891n
Note re: those seeing no issues
I was claiming that mine worked fine. But then I set up a task in Tasker that relied on a continued Network connection, and then found it problematic. I ended up setting up a task to say "WiFi Connecting" when it was connecting, and "Wifi Disconnected" when it disconnected. Now I realize it is happening, sometimes multiple times per hour.
I would bet that some of those saying no problems just don't know it.
Netgear WNDR3700 V1 with WPA2-PSK
No problems whatsoever. Keeps a constant connection, also it is able to connect to my router from a seriously long way away. Was walking around the apartment complex this evening and I joke you not, easy 50 yards away it connected and kept it and it was very usable. Obviously a little slow but not by much. The GSIII wifi is great here.
I would like to mention that my Netgear N300 WNR3500L won't connect at ALL when set to Auto and "Up To 300mbps". "Up to 145 mbps" is okay, usually negotiates 65-72mbps. The encryption is WPA2-PSK AES. Interestingly, when my WRT610v2 is set to 40mhz on the 2.4 band, the phone will connect intermittently and making the router 20mhz on the 2.4 band doesn't offer relief.
Does logcat show wifi connects and disconnects?
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
I have noticed a few calls regarding this issue where I work. From what I'm noticing, it's coming through *mostly* regarding 5Ghz frequency. Supposedly it has become big enough of an issue and I will also update when we have a little more information
Carrier: T-Mobile
Memory Capacity: 16GB
Rooted? Of Course
If so, which ROM: Stock with Bloat removed
Network Type: 2.4GHz(b/g/n)
Network Security Type: WPA2 Personal
Security Encryption: Auto
Are there multiple networks near you? Yes
Issues you are having: Wifi drops out for about 30-45 seconds then returns by itself.
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Router
Airport Extreme
Lastest Firmware 7.6.1
Carrier: Rogers
Memory Capacity: 16GB
Rooted? Yes (still happened while unrooted)
If so, which ROM: Stock
Network Type: 2.4GHz(b/g/n)
Network Security Type: WPA2-PSK(AES)
Security Encryption: Automatic
Are there multiple networks near you? Yes
Issues you are having: When the phone goes into sleep, it loses the WiFi connection every time unless I set WiFi power saving to off.
I think it's important to notice that I'm 100% sure it's a quality control issue: my girlfriend, who got her phone exactly at the same time as me, seems to have a better device, strangely. Her WiFi *never* drops off (especially when she's at my place, where mine does when it goes in deep sleep), her touchwiz is strangely faster (and that is WITH an animated wallpaper!). If anything, she has a white device while I have a pebble blue.
Has this been posted yet?
The user who goes by the name of cary328is has suggested the following which they claim “was learned from XDA developers:
1. Go to your phone dialer
2. Dial *#0011#
3. When you see the “ServiceMode” screen, press the left menu button
4. Select “WiFi”
5. See that “Wifi Power Save Mode” button that is “ON” – well turn it “OFF”
6. Exit this menu, turn off your Wifi and turn it back on. If you already entered all your wifi credentials, forget your network info (remove it) and re-enter it again.”
Has anyone with issues tried the above method?
sekigah84 said:
Has anyone with issues tried the above method?
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Sigh, doesn't work. Its not even as good for strengthening the gs3 signal as the plain power save being turned off. It is not a solution, even a temporary one. FWIW, Samsung is very interested in finding a solution and hopes to have one as soon as possible, but it is still under analysis. They've called back.
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Might not be entirely on track here, but I managed to resolve all of my wifi issues with my Linksys E4200 and E3200 in the office.
Maybe whoever is talking to Samsung can pass this along, if WMM is set on the e4200/e3200 to disabled, wifi will fail, most of the time it won't connect at all and if it does connect, it's spotty as hell.
Enable WMM, auth is nearly instant and connection is stable.
Hopefully this helps someone.
Side note: WMM is burried in the QOS menu of the router.
If you are on Sprint, disable the Sprint Automatic Connection. This resolved my issue with intermittent WIFI connection.
Hi! I've replaced a router to Asus RT-N56U and my Photon can't see neither standard, nor 5GHz wi-fi networks. I have googled that the router may use higher channels of Wi Fi (12-13) while some devices only scan for channels 1-11. After I tried changing the channel from Auto to no. 5 - the network became visible right away.
I'm on stock 2.3.4 ROM currently. Is there any fix for WiFi module (drivers?) on MoPho so it scans channels 12 and 13?
Thanks in advance!