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I am happy htc hero user for 2 days. Tmobile (uk) branded. My problems started from the very begining. My phone was able to see my router and even connect with full signal strength but connection was inactive - couldnt do anything, browser giving error like no network connection available. I did my search and found kernel might have some issues with wpa psk coding. Tried all the settings on router (even with open network) - nothing helped. Updated to MoDaCo 3.1 rom and radio updated to newest available (downgraded using goldcard to root). Now i got wireless, can connect but its kinda slow (slower than 3g/hsdpa) and signal is very weak. I cant get signal at all downstairs where htc touch hd and nokia e71 both show ab 50% ?! even if i go to bathroom signal strength drops to 30% while htc touch hd and nokia e71 got ab 70%.
Router is netgear dg834g v5 - virgin.
Any suggestions please. I really like the device and this is only but major drawback.
It has been reported a lot that the Hero does not like some wireless routers. Various suggestions include that they won't connet to those using n rather than b or g. they will say they are connected but whenever you try to download you get an error message. I have 3 routers - 2 work fine and 1 (the newest and most expensive) doesn't.
Try a search of these forums for more details.
peterc10 said:
It has been reported a lot that the Hero does not like some wireless routers. Various suggestions include that they won't connet to those using n rather than b or g. they will say they are connected but whenever you try to download you get an error message. I have 3 routers - 2 work fine and 1 (the newest and most expensive) doesn't.
Try a search of these forums for more details.
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I agree on this one. The signal is better one some routers. I have a great signal all the time when connected to my Linksys WRT54G (old but good one). At work, where we got Cisco SB Wireless-N Gigabit VPN Routers the signal drops quite often...
Got a 32GB version.
All my other devices, windows laptops, android tablet connect up to my wifi fine. I am using WPA with AES (static IP). The HP Touchpad connects, but there is huge packet loss and it barely can keep a connection. It doesn't drop out per se, just cant get any data. Tried changing router settings, being 30cm from it etc. Still same problem. Any apps/tweaks i can try on the Touchpad?
Maybe it has something to do with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication;
maybe your router doesnt support it.
Just curious, are you running any of the Preware patches?
I am having a similar problem with my 16gb wifi model. Wifi works for a short while, then drops the signal. If I go in and turn off wifi on the device and turn it back on again - then it will work fine for another few minutes until it eventually drops the connection again.
I had this problem before I loaded any preware tweaks - and after as well. I am running the Govnah app to overclock to 1.5ghz and a few other logging tweaks.
I did some digging and it seems the most likely issue is a problem with the firmware of my router (D-link DIR-655), specifically the wireless n protocol. I am going to try updating my router firmware and see if that helps out.
By the way - no issues with my two laptops, dell streak 7, or my wii - so its definately isolated to be an issue specific to my touchpad/router combination...
I too am having problem. I don't drop the wireless connection, just a internet connection. All of a sudden nothing on my touchpad can connect to the internet, until I turn the wireless off and then back on again. Very weird. Everything else working off of my Dlink DGL-4500 works fine, except the touchpad.
I notice a few of you have Drinks, maybe thats the cause?
I'm running on FIOS and using Verizon's provided router. Works flawlessly. I've had one issue w/ WiFi, but a reboot solved that and has never come back.
I had problems with my dlink 615. TP would lose connection after 20 minutes or so. My wife's would do the same. My evo 4g had the same problem. I changed the router to the G only setting. I haven't had any problems with either TP since that change. The 615 uses draft N and was one of the early routers with this. I think it causes problems with some devices. I haven't really lost any speed either as the 615 will only connect at the speed of the "slowest" wireless card on the network, and I have some devices at g speed that are always on. I do plan to get a new router at some point.
jdexheimer said:
I had problems with my dlink 615. TP would lose connection after 20 minutes or so. My wife's would do the same. My evo 4g had the same problem. I changed the router to the G only setting. I haven't had any problems with either TP since that change. The 615 uses draft N and was one of the early routers with this. I think it causes problems with some devices. I haven't really lost any speed either as the 615 will only connect at the speed of the "slowest" wireless card on the network, and I have some devices at g speed that are always on. I do plan to get a new router at some point.
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See my Touchpad is the ONLY device having problems, that's the part I don't get. All of my devices are wireless N as well.
TouchPad WiFi issues
Okay, I've tried every custom kernel available with almost the same results. I'm beginning to think my unit is defective, but I am hoping it is the custom kernels and not my unit. I haven't tried restoring the stock kernel but I suppose I should have before writing this. Anyway..onto the issue!
Does anyone have this problem where WiFi will randomly stop transmitting data? It happens most when I am browsing the web with the stock browser and almost all the time it is after the unit awakes from sleep. Sometimes it happens while browsing but the majority of the time it happens when coming out of sleep. WiFi is still on and connected to my network, but network activity is not there. The only way to fix it is by doing one of the following:
-Turn off and on WiFi
-Launch the HP software catalog.
The second method one seems to give the network a jump start and WiFi will begin working again and data will transmit.
Freeza I think that's a common slug, I read some other posts about it. Heck mine was doing it a lot, but not so much lately. I don't think you have defective device.
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I have this issue too, on two Touchpads on the same wifi network (mine and my wife's). The issue vanishes on my portable wifi 4G hotspot and my much better office wifi network, so it's probably my router. I've ordered a MUCH better router, and if that kills the problem, I'll know for sure within a week.
I hear this is a common, but situation-specific issue.
phew.... Was getting worried for a bit there. Thanks guys. Hopefully the next webOS update can fix it
yoseth said:
Got a 32GB version.
All my other devices, windows laptops, android tablet connect up to my wifi fine. I am using WPA with AES (static IP). The HP Touchpad connects, but there is huge packet loss and it barely can keep a connection. It doesn't drop out per se, just cant get any data. Tried changing router settings, being 30cm from it etc. Still same problem. Any apps/tweaks i can try on the Touchpad?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257357
I also have this problem. The wireless on the TP will stop working, even though it says it is connected. Disabling and re-enabling the wireless fixes it temporarily.
I also have an 802.11N wireless router. It is a Trendnet TEW-633GR. No other wireless device has ever had an issue with it, so I think the touchpad doesn't handle something properly...
Has anyone else had issues with the strength of the wi-fi signal on this phone? When I'm in certain areas of my house, I will have severe lag with browsing, with the People hub, etc. Music and video will stream poorly, with heavy buffering. Basically, I get all the signs of low signal. The problem is, I've never had a problem with other phones I've used, including an HD7, Dell Venue Pro, Nexus S, Nokia N8, etc.
I tested the WiFi signal in these areas, and I get back a consistent signal between 70dbm - 80dbm, so I have a moderate amount of signal to work with. Has anyone else noticed poor WiFi coverage with this phone? Should I get it exchanged?
Same. Something is definitely fishy with the wi-fi on this device. It seems to come and go, and manifests as poor or even no wi-fi capability even when the phone says it is connected to a strong wi-fi signal.
I frequently cannot get a solid Tango video call going between 2 Radars on my home wi-fi network. Pretty frustrating seeing "network problems" and getting a choppy experience when both phones are on wi-fi with full signal strength.
My WiFi is solid with my N router
Today is my first day with the radar and I'm noticing WiFi issues. I think though some of it is related to Zune WiFi sync connecting...
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For the people connected to 802.11n routers, are your routers in pure N mode?
The Radar I have can connect to my 802.11g router no problem but can't even find my 802.11n. I'm thinking it doesn't have N connectivity...
Just asking.
Mine is BGN
murdakillemall said:
For the people connected to 802.11n routers, are your routers in pure N mode?
The Radar I have can connect to my 802.11g router no problem but can't even find my 802.11n. I'm thinking it doesn't have N connectivity...
Just asking.
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I found out my particular problem is the Windows Phones only work on the 2.4ghz (currently used on my 802.11g router) band and not the 5ghz (my 802.11n router) band.
Now I know.
To the OP, this 2.4ghz band is usually crowded so maybe where you are going in your house, your phone is meeting with interference (land line wireless phone, neighbors wi-fi, etc...).
murdakillemall said:
To the OP, this 2.4ghz band is usually crowded so maybe where you are going in your house, your phone is meeting with interference (land line wireless phone, neighbors wi-fi, etc...).
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I don't think it's an interference issue, as every other device I own has no such issues, including 3 other Windows Phones (Dell Venue Pro, HD7 Omnia 7). And despite already using the channel with the least interference, I've tried switching that around as well. To me, there is clearly something not performing correctly in regards to the WiFi radio on this device.
Recently picked up a gs3 and I like it but one thing that is really bothering me is I'm getting constant drop outs on wi-fi and the reception is very low unless I'm standing next to the router.
Other devices do not have any issue at all. I've also noticed when scanning wifi the gs3 doesn't pick up as many routers as other devices do.
I've been reading threads and noticed a member mention going into the service menu and disabling power saving on wi-fi but that has not solved the issue.
I'm wondering whether it's a hardware or software problem. If it was software then surely others would have issues?
I don't really want to exchange the phone incase I get screen issues like the pink tint or blobs people are having.
But obviously if I have a hardware fault then I'll have to get it exchanged as a phone that keeps disconnecting from the wifi is not useful to me.
I also have this problem but it also extends to my 3G connection. Does not connect until I restart my phone, doesn't happen often, but its a pain when it does. I downloaded a WiFi fix from Google play and so far so good not had any problems...this is the only problem I have with this device otherwise its a beast of a phone.
Not sure if your setup is like mine but i had two routers in my home broadcasting the same ssid and channel. I kept facing frequent dropouts until i changed the channel on one of them. It seems the device kept bouncing between the two routers even though i was much closer to one. No more drops once they both broadcast on different channels
i read somewhere in this forum that you have to change the setting of the band of the router to 5ghz.
that fixed the connection dropout of wifi.
rickssj4 said:
I also have this problem but it also extends to my 3G connection. Does not connect until I restart my phone, doesn't happen often, but its a pain when it does. I downloaded a WiFi fix from Google play and so far so good not had any problems...this is the only problem I have with this device otherwise its a beast of a phone.
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I have tried wifi fix and it hasn't fixed it unfortunately
bullyfrog said:
Not sure if your setup is like mine but i had two routers in my home broadcasting the same ssid and channel. I kept facing frequent dropouts until i changed the channel on one of them. It seems the device kept bouncing between the two routers even though i was much closer to one. No more drops once they both broadcast on different channels
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I only have one router. But I will try changing channels as maybe there's a lot of congestion on the channel I'm using.
radeonxt said:
i read somewhere in this forum that you have to change the setting of the band of the router to 5ghz.
that fixed the connection dropout of wifi.
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I've read about that on here but I don't think my router has that option.
I'll go into the config and see if it does.
Thanks for all the replies
Just to update the thread, since I started this thread my wifi has been awful the way it keeps disconnecting especially when downloading large files.
I've been googling and had tried lots of different things.
What finally seems to have solved the drop out issue is turning security on my router to wpa instead of wpa2.
No drop outs so far even when downloading large files, but the signal strength is really bad, not sure if I still have a hardware fault or whether the galaxy s3 wifi is just weak.
Hi,
Same problem with mine. weak signal. At home or at work.
I think this an issue (hardware ? software ?).
But I'am surprised that we are alone.
Me too
Same issue here with regular random wifi dropouts at 2 ap's. Radio streams far more reliably over 3g!
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Same issue here with regular random wifi dropouts at 2 ap's. Radio streams far more reliably over 3g!
[/COLOR]Same issue here with regular random wifi dropouts at 2 ap's. Radio streams far more reliably over 3g![/QUOTE]
Read on another android forum that somebody had been advised by their carrier to return the device. I was hoping lf2 update would sort it but no such luck...
Mines absolutely fine :s.....
Sent from my S3 overclocked to 1.6ghz with HyperGalaxy Rom
gs3 said:
Recently picked up a gs3 and I like it but one thing that is really bothering me is I'm getting constant drop outs on wi-fi and the reception is very low unless I'm standing next to the router.
Other devices do not have any issue at all. I've also noticed when scanning wifi the gs3 doesn't pick up as many routers as other devices do.
I've been reading threads and noticed a member mention going into the service menu and disabling power saving on wi-fi but that has not solved the issue.
I'm wondering whether it's a hardware or software problem. If it was software then surely others would have issues?
I don't really want to exchange the phone incase I get screen issues like the pink tint or blobs people are having.
But obviously if I have a hardware fault then I'll have to get it exchanged as a phone that keeps disconnecting from the wifi is not useful to me.
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i found this thread on xda, i'm hoping it does the trick
If you are using 2 APs with the same SSID and settings, your device can roam seamlessly only if the underlying network is the same network. If the 2 APs connect to different network subnet, it will never be seamless and you will get connection drops.
Your device must receive the same IP and subnet from the same DHCP with same gateway so it will be seamless between 2 APs.
I had issues at work. But not at home.
Today I told it to forget my B/G radio and to connect to the N radio. No disconnects, none..
No changes made to the phone at all..
May not be router
Hi, for what it's worth, my husband and I each have an s3. Mine has no problems at all with wifi anywhere. His drops out at home. I posted more here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28510251#post28510251
We've tried the *#0011# trick and that is a temporary fix, but we need to redo it on a regular basis. The setting is not saving.
So I am on t-mobile, and I also have one of the routers provided to me by t-mobile (I believe it's an Asus) , and I have noticed recently that my wifi calling has been sucking big time. It cuts in and out and says I need to connect to a wifi network, when I am connected. It's like it doesn't notice that there is a wifi connection. Anyone have suggestions as to what might help?
What is your isp bandwidth (down/up)?
DarkManX4lf said:
What is your isp bandwidth (down/up)?
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WiFi calling on Android is hit and miss. I wish it was as stable as Blackberry UMA calling.
I tried the old turn it on and off again on the modem and router and it seems to have helped quite a bit.
Unfortunately, I have this issue for a quite while. Funny thing wifi calling works smoothly on pixel or essential phone!
How old is the router?
The router's WiFi radio maybe showing its age by being intermittent with its throughput's strength and/or signal's strength.
Try with newer router or access point. If there is a coffee shop with very good throughput strength (this is most important) you can do a test with that hotspot.