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Anyone here with wifi isses and using a dlink router?
I just got a Cisco because I had tons of other issues with 2 brand new dlink routers such as not able to get notification on time, Google talk never working, constant disconnect from Google servers (wifi is white not green) and poor speeds (I pay for 25mbps and saw no better than 10)
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I asked Skygunner why he though that 9 separate Primes had WiFI issues and if he thought that the common link MIGHT be his E4200 Cisco/Linksys Router.
Since he had already abandoned the Prime, selling his FREE Prime and Keyboard that Asus sent him, I guess we will never know, but his last comment to me was "There is NO WAY that this is about the E4200. ALL my other devices work with it perfectly. Okay. Fair enough, but 9 Primes, ALL failing to get decent WiFi indicates otherwise. There is just no way that those numbers make any sense whatsoever.
Here is something that may explain it. Interesting, in any case. This article came out on Decrypted Tech's Site, here are two key paragraphs. Link follows:
"Although we are not 100% certain of the issue it does seem to be more about compatibility than an actual hardware or software problem. We took a look at the issue and it seems that the largest percentage of problems appear to be with Linksys wireless routers. This is not to say that there is an issue with Linksys, but it is more of a compatibility issue with the wireless controller and the way they implement their wireless handshake. We tested our TF101 with TRENDNet, D-LINK and also with a TP-Link Access point without any issues at all.
Unfortunately Linksys is a much more common brand due to pricing (and the Cisco logo) than the other three in the US so you are more likely to see this and have it reported. Most owners will also not think that their router (that works with everything else) could be the potential source (or part) of the problem."
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http://www.decryptedtech.com/index....they-are-not-replacing-the-tegra-3&Itemid=138
I too have an E4200 v1, but haven't had any real Wi-Fi issues with either my wife's 32gb or my 64gb. I have an Asus n66u on order so will see if that makes a difference.
Very interesting to say the least. Good find. Will check out the link soon also
Ive used 3 different Primes on multiple different routers (Dlink, Linksys, Netgear all different model #s) the only consistant in everything is that every single Prime hits its WiFi deadspot range sooner then any other WiFi device I own (Laptops (2), cell phone, and a Galaxy 10.1 tablet) this all leads me to with 99% certainty that the biggest problem with the Primes WiFi is simply the aluminum backing not a magic handshake.......Basically the range on the Prime would not work outside in the McDonalds parking lot but if I moved 10 ft closer just outside it would for example we are talking 5-15 maybe 20ft difference in range difference with the Prime in most scenarios.
Lol, can't be a problem with an E4200.
I actually bought one of those (a V1 model) to fix my Prime's weak wifi as it has the best 2.5ghz support you can buy. It boosted my speeds in all areas but it didn't increase the range.
Linksys routers are fine, it's their firmware that stinks. Flash the DD-WRT firmware.
Timberline said:
Linksys routers are fine, it's their firmware that stinks. Flash the DD-WRT firmware.
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You've got that right. For something with the Cisco name on it, their software and support sucks far worse than another company that we know and love.
jdbaker82 said:
Ive used 3 different Primes on multiple different routers (Dlink, Linksys, Netgear all different model #s) the only consistant in everything is that every single Prime hits its WiFi deadspot range sooner then any other WiFi device I own (Laptops (2), cell phone, and a Galaxy 10.1 tablet) this all leads me to with 99% certainty that the biggest problem with the Primes WiFi is simply the aluminum backing not a magic handshake.......
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Then how come my Prime with the exact same aluminum backing has perfectly fine wifi performance? Can't be the backing.
wifesabitch said:
Then how come my Prime with the exact same aluminum backing has perfectly fine wifi performance? Can't be the backing.
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Because you dont know how to test the wifi deadspot range or you didnt bother to test it. The WiFi in most scenarios will work just fine for most people doesnt mean the range doesnt fall off before other WiFi devices.
poofyhairguy said:
Lol, can't be a problem with an E4200.
I actually bought one of those (a V1 model) to fix my Prime's weak wifi as it has the best 2.5ghz support you can buy. It boosted my speeds in all areas but it didn't increase the range.
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Wrong. The N66U and the 4200v2 blow the V1 away.
jdbaker82 said:
Because you dont know how to test the wifi deadspot range or you didnt bother to test it. The WiFi in most scenarios will work just fine for most people doesnt mean the range doesnt fall off before other WiFi devices.
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haha, nice try.
I tested it fine. Nothing wrong with the aluminium backing.
I've got a Linksys Access Point WAP610N in the doorway between my office and bedroom because reception of the extender often falls away, the extender is one wooden floor down and two foot thick walls away from my rooms.
My notebook and Blackberry have no problem connecting to the AP, my internet radio has problems connecting but once it's connected it's good, my Kindle refuses to connect and my first Prime (waiting for the replacement) rather connected to the extender than the AP, occasionally it did connect but mostly it connected to the far away extender without any problems.
The most annoying thing is that with the latest firmware the AP keeps resetting itself to channel 11 (the busiest channel) every couple of days I have to change it back to channel 4 which is the one with the least interference/other networks on it. I'm now trying to find out what a good replacement AP is but that's harder than I thought.
I've got a Linksys WRT610N router under my desk at work - having just bought my new Prime into work for the first time, it refuses to see it at all.
Disabling 'mixed mode' (802.11B/G/N) for 2.4GHz and setting it down to just B/G and now the prime sees the network and has full strength. Looks like the Prime has issues with Linksys and mixed mode networks - it works fine at home on my mixed mode airport extreme.
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Then how come my Prime with the exact same aluminum backing has perfectly fine wifi performance? Can't be the backing.
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Apparently, you have one of the magic one out of one-hundred primes, that performs as advertised, with the exception of GPS, of course !
I asked Skygunner why he though that 9 separate Primes had WiFI issues and if he thought that the common link MIGHT be his E4200 Cisco/Linksys Router.
Since he had already abandoned the Prime, selling his FREE Prime and Keyboard that Asus sent him
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How do I get Asus to send me a FREE Prime and Keyboard that I can sell?
Yeah lets blame it.on everything except the real problem....
Shotty design and poor quality control. Myself and 3 of.my friends all bought primes around Xmas. Wifi sucked on EVERY single one no matter what make, model of access.point was used. Tested.on netgear, dd-wrt firmware routers, REAL Cisco WAPs, trend net ,zyxel, Linksys, and others.
Sent via smoke signal
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Apparently, you have one of the magic one out of one-hundred primes, that performs as advertised, with the exception of GPS, of course !
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Yup, most Primes don't work, need to be lucky to have the magic ones.
Putting it in laymans terms that everyone can understand.....THATS 100% BULL****!
I have an E4200 V1 and it works just fine. My prime works with it, my TF101 worked with it, all other wireless devices work with it. I do know it went through a firmware update but thats about it. I can connect to it with anything but the prime out in the street and get 450Mbps on my N devices.
Bottom line is the prime wifi is flawed regardless of what the reason is. Whether the aluminium back is all of it is anyones guess but its not rocket science that aluminum WILLL attenuate RF signals. My prime works fine at home where I have the E4200 and it pretty much saturates all 3500sqft. It did not work period at a hotel I recently stayed at where my laptop and crackberry had about half signal the prime didnt detect it at all.
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I've got a Linksys WRT610N router under my desk at work - having just bought my new Prime into work for the first time, it refuses to see it at all.
Disabling 'mixed mode' (802.11B/G/N) for 2.4GHz and setting it down to just B/G and now the prime sees the network and has full strength. Looks like the Prime has issues with Linksys and mixed mode networks - it works fine at home on my mixed mode airport extreme.
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How strange. I use the same family of routers in my house and my brother's house, on Mixed (DD-WRT firmware though) and have no issues what-so-ever. After several tests, I actually found that Mixed gives me the most reliable distance and through-put as well, so long as I keep the channels low.
I use a WRT620N (with some D-Link as the Primary, required by our alarm set-up) at my house and WRT610N + WRT150N at my brother's.
buxtahuda said:
How strange. I use the same family of routers in my house and my brother's house, on Mixed (DD-WRT firmware though) and have no issues what-so-ever. After several tests, I actually found that Mixed gives me the most reliable distance and through-put as well, so long as I keep the channels low.
I use a WRT620N (with some D-Link as the Primary, required by our alarm set-up) at my house and WRT610N + WRT150N at my brother's.
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This is running the stock linksys firmware - technically it's the company's router so I've not got around to installing DD-WRT on it yet...
Hi all
I was wondering whether the more tech savvy users could help me with a peculiar problem that I've been encountering with my Honor 7. I'm on EE in the UK and since I live in a poor reception area, I've been reliant on the EE signal box ( a femtocell) to get any use out of my phone at home for several years. The box is made by CISCO and was working flawlessly with my Galaxy S4, my brother in law's IPhone 5 etc. Using the Honor 7, I can still receive calls, SMSs etc but am unable to hear the person on the other end (although they can still hear me). I work a lot from home and not being able to receive calls is driving me nuts. I have been on to EE tech support who have been unable to offer a solution apart from sending me a new box which has unfortunately failed to fix the problem.
Since I'm not encountering the issue whilst out I am assuming this is a problem specific to the box, the way it communicates with the phone or maybe a software bug. I have tried fiddling with the settings, scoured the internet for solutions but have had no joy.
Any ideas?
It's a very specific problem and you may be pi$$ing in the wind here, but I am curious to know if anyone knows anything.
I have issues when using wifi at work (through CISCO gear) and my H7, it's woeful (actually there are three H7 users here, and we all have the same poor experience), where everyone else is fine. Wifi at home through a cheapo router running Open-WRT is excellent. I'll probably ask this in another thread, but I'd like to be able switch bands 2.4/5GHz to test and i'm buggerd if i can find that anywhere on the Honor
sminki said:
It's a very specific problem and you may be pi$$ing in the wind here, but I am curious to know if anyone knows anything.
I have issues when using wifi at work (through CISCO gear) and my H7, it's woeful (actually there are three H7 users here, and we all have the same poor experience), where everyone else is fine. Wifi at home through a cheapo router running Open-WRT is excellent. I'll probably ask this in another thread, but I'd like to be able switch bands 2.4/5GHz to test and i'm buggerd if i can find that anywhere on the Honor
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I suspect you are right-its probably down to hardware compatibility issues as there is no reference to other users experiencing the problem. Meanwhile, my quest for a decent but cheap replacement for the Galaxy S4 continues (after a Cubot 1, Ulefone Be Touch 2 and Honor 7)..might have been better off buying a S6 edge at this rate
Just a shot in the dark, but make sure carrier aggregation is set to Off in the network Settings, and try also switching the band to 3g/2g or 3g only
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Just a shot in the dark, but make sure carrier aggregation is set to Off in the network Settings, and try also switching the band to 3g/2g or 3g only
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Thanks-tried both but still no joy. I even swapped my signal box with my mother in law's (an older non CISCO version) with similar results, all of which point to a software issue as far as I can tell. Which is a shame really since its a decent phone and compatibility issues such as this would be a deal breaker for many. I hope the Marshmallow update may solve this-if not, I may have to go back to the deeply flawed, barely useable S4...
Picked up a P6 from Best Buy (USA) on Saturday and the first thing I noticed was the wifi would be on and then I look at the phone 10 min later and the wifi was toggled off and it's on mobile data (5Ge). Didn't matter where I toggled wifi on it would get turned off (not just not connected). Found a few threads on the Google Pixel help site describing similar wifi behavior and tried a few of the fix people offered but nothing good yet. Taking the phone to work today to see how it goes on the work wifi. Anybody else?
Has anyone heard anything yet regarding the WiFi 6 problems this phone has?
I have to turn WiFi off and on numerous times a day to keep it working, it's insane. I use a TP-Link Archer 11000 and have nothing but problems. Every other device in this house works perfect (3 laptops, doorbell, multiple firesticks, roku, desktop on wifi adapter, iPhone 14 Pro Max, Google Home, hell, even my Note 20 Ultra 5G worked perfectly).
This phone is being crippled. I have already replaced it once, wiped the device, etc etc.
Mine will switch from 6Ghz to 5Ghz (from 6E to 6) throughout the day and I have no idea why, but it never loses connection.
I had to disable AX band on my router to keep a stable connection.
TP-Link Deco XE75 here at home, zero issues. Whatever they are using at work for the recently updated WiFi 6 causes some issues sometimes (says it's connected but there isn't any data) or it'll not stay connected even though I'm literally within feet of an AP.
I have problems too. Apps have sync problems. I get errors in uploads for Dropsync all the time.
However other devices work fine on the same network. And the S23Ultra doesn't have these problems when on mobile network.
I can't figure out the reason.
I have an unlocked S23 Ultra on the T-Mobile network with an ASUS WiFi 6 Router (RT-AX3000) and have never had an issue with the connection.
It's a known issue. Deal with it.
Brava27 said:
It's a known issue. Deal with it.
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Source?
I have had WiFi 6/6e in my place for a couple years now and have never had any issues with connectivity.
My first WIFi 6 setup used the Linksys Velop routers: https://www.linksys.com/mx10600---tri-band-ax5300-mesh-wifi-6-system-2-pack/MX10600.html
Never had any connectivity/speed issues using 2 nodes meshed.
I am currently running the Google Nest Pro's (WiFi 6/6e): https://store.google.com/product/nest_wifi_pro?hl=en-US
Also no connectivity issues at all, also using 2 nodes meshed.
Talderon said:
Source?
I have had WiFi 6/6e in my place for a couple years now and have never had any issues with connectivity.
My first WIFi 6 setup used the Linksys Velop routers: https://www.linksys.com/mx10600---tri-band-ax5300-mesh-wifi-6-system-2-pack/MX10600.html
Never had any connectivity/speed issues using 2 nodes meshed.
I am currently running the Google Nest Pro's (WiFi 6/6e): https://store.google.com/product/nest_wifi_pro?hl=en-US
Also no connectivity issues at all, also using 2 nodes meshed.
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Wi-Fi 6 connectivity issues are hounding Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra owners
Some Galaxy S23 Ultra units are apparently having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi 6 networks
www.androidpolice.com
https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/11r7jjo
https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/11svz53
Galaxy S23 Wi-Fi connection issue has an easy temporary fix, here’s how it works
The Galaxy S23 series is, as a whole, pretty great. All three models serve their purpose very well, with performance ...
www.sammobile.com
Many Galaxy S23 Ultra units have a WiFi problem and potential fix might be too late
Samsung is aware of the Galaxy S23 Ultra WiFi bug and is working to improve the situation.
www.phonearena.com
Some early Galaxy S23 buyers are having Wi-Fi woes
Some early Galaxy S23 buyers are seeing issues with Wi-Fi connections, leaving the phone without internet on certain networks.
9to5google.com
Brava27 said:
Wi-Fi 6 connectivity issues are hounding Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra owners
Some Galaxy S23 Ultra units are apparently having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi 6 networks
www.androidpolice.com
https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/11r7jjo
https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/11svz53
Galaxy S23 Wi-Fi connection issue has an easy temporary fix, here’s how it works
The Galaxy S23 series is, as a whole, pretty great. All three models serve their purpose very well, with performance ...
www.sammobile.com
Many Galaxy S23 Ultra units have a WiFi problem and potential fix might be too late
Samsung is aware of the Galaxy S23 Ultra WiFi bug and is working to improve the situation.
www.phonearena.com
Some early Galaxy S23 buyers are having Wi-Fi woes
Some early Galaxy S23 buyers are seeing issues with Wi-Fi connections, leaving the phone without internet on certain networks.
9to5google.com
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Thanks!
Interesting. I know 5 people here in town that have S23U's without issues. Is there a common link? I'll read more of the articles after my next meeting.
Talderon said:
Thanks!
Interesting. I know 5 people here in town that have S23U's without issues. Is there a common link? I'll read more of the articles after my next meeting.
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Just some wifi6 routers
ok, read a bit more, about to head into meeting.
It seems I have a different issue all together. I have absolutely NO issues with internet connectivity when on WiFi. Home or otherwise. My issue is, with my new Nest Pro's, I barely ever see WiFi 6e, not that it's making a huge difference as it is anyway.
Hrm, will keep an eye on this then.
TheGerbenator said:
Has anyone heard anything yet regarding the WiFi 6 problems this phone has?
I have to turn WiFi off and on numerous times a day to keep it working, it's insane. I use a TP-Link Archer 11000 and have nothing but problems. Every other device in this house works perfect (3 laptops, doorbell, multiple firesticks, roku, desktop on wifi adapter, iPhone 14 Pro Max, Google Home, hell, even my Note 20 Ultra 5G worked perfectly).
This phone is being crippled. I have already replaced it once, wiped the device, etc etc.
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make sure your wifi router support wifi 6 support in 2.4 and 5ghz then check in your phone again
Talderon said:
ok, read a bit more, about to head into meeting.
It seems I have a different issue all together. I have absolutely NO issues with internet connectivity when on WiFi. Home or otherwise. My issue is, with my new Nest Pro's, I barely ever see WiFi 6e, not that it's making a huge difference as it is anyway.
Hrm, will keep an eye on this then.
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Yes this is a different issues, I have the same issue as you. My S23U loses WiFi connection all through out the day, no other device in my house has this issue. I have the Netgear Nighthawk Mesh system. I am so tired of it because I have zero Data service at my house so wifi is my only option so when it does this and I am not aware I can't get text or calls.