So I understand the wifi issue gives a weak signal, but even RIGHT ON TOP of my router I can only pull 3-5 mbit/sec, whereas on my laptop I can pull 30+ mbit/sec
Is there anything I can do to make my Prime get better speeds when in range? The range isnt an issue so much as the speeds. Im trying to use WatchESPN on my home wifi and its choppy and slow =\
You know you opening up a can of worms..lmao. just kidding.
This link should help you out. Http://smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-basics/30664-5-ways-to-fix-slow-80211n-speed
IS THIS something that just occurred recently or you always had this issue? As I never seen you post about it before the whole time you been here
demandarin said:
You know you opening up a can of worms..lmao. just kidding.
This link should help you out. Http://smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-basics/30664-5-ways-to-fix-slow-80211n-speed
IS THIS something that just occurred recently or you always had this issue? As I never seen you post about it before the whole time you been here
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I didn't really notice the speed difference until today when I tried watching WatchESPN. I know people said changing the wifi channel can help, but I ran Wifi Analyzer and my channel is wide open at home, and I tried using it at work tethered to 4G and it looked like **** too, when my laptop looks fine.
Kind of bummed =\
Just check that link out. Really good info in there that might make it play better. People who had similar issues also switched to G only band n solved speed n range issues. Check out all possible options.
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Just check that link out. Really good info in there that might make it play better. People who had similar issues also switched to G only band n solved speed n range issues. Check out all possible options.
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My router only supports G so I doubt its that, I have an old Linksys WRT54G
Turn off your Bluetooth? *sigh*
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My router only supports G so I doubt its that, I have an old Linksys WRT54G
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I have the Linksys WRT54G but just replaced it with the Linksys E4200 yesterday. With the WRT54G, I was able to get 15-16mbs down no problem when standing 7-8 feet away from the router above the basement where it was located.
Once I switched to the E4200, I'm now able to get 21-25mbs down from the same location...plus, my range has increased. In the farthest corner of my house, I can still muster 6-8mbs down.
One thing I did notice while tinkering around with both routers is that the type of security used definitely impacts download speeds. I swtiched to WPA2 and noticed a 4-5mbs increase which gave me the results posted above. This was not just important for my TFP but all of the wireless devices in my home including my PC.
That said, unless you have a wonky wifi radio in the TFP, you should certainly realize faster speeds than you're seeing.
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Turn off your Bluetooth? *sigh*
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It is
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Are you using old outdated WEP security? If so, switch to newer on like wpa n speeds will increase from that change alone, like other poster said.
Just tethered to my 4g and got 10mb on my phone and 9.5mb on my prime so that's good, just don't get my home internet prob
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Are you using old outdated WEP security? If so, switch to newer on like wpa n speeds will increase from that change alone, like other poster said.
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Using WPA2
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Just tethered to my 4g and got 10mb on my phone and 9.5mb on my prime so that's good, just don't get my home internet prob
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Ergo, every device on your network gets about that speed?
Complain to your ISP if you are paying for faster/demand a refund.
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Ergo, every device on your network gets about that speed?
Complain to your ISP if you are paying for faster/demand a refund.
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No my laptop and desktop pull 3.7 MB/sec constant
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DroidHam said:
No my laptop and desktop pull 3.7 MB/sec constant
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Thats it????
DroidHam said:
No my laptop and desktop pull 3.7 MB/sec constant
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Your first post states you're pulling down 30+mbs with the laptop.
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Thats it????
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I know right..lol. I think he just caught a time of day where more traffic is on his network provider. He said he never noticed issue till today. He said his tethering sucked earlier n now its good.
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Your first post states you're pulling down 30+mbs with the laptop.
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30mbs and 3MB... see the difference?
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3.7 MEGABYTES/sec vs 3-5 MBIT/sec
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Want to buy SI unit for data and transferring speeds..
DroidHam said:
So I understand the wifi issue gives a weak signal, but even RIGHT ON TOP of my router I can only pull 3-5 mbit/sec, whereas on my laptop I can pull 30+ mbit/sec
Is there anything I can do to make my Prime get better speeds when in range? The range isnt an issue so much as the speeds. Im trying to use WatchESPN on my home wifi and its choppy and slow =\
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Assuming, you have tried the router on G mode with a low channel (1 or 6) and it still did not improve speed above your other devices (assuming the numbers reported are not in the correct format).
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I ran speedtest in my usual spot of the house that id be using it. My router is in another room a few walls in between us.
I got 1.3 down, and 2.2 up (odd that up is faster, right?)
I don't really care what the numbers are as long as i can browse the web. But im wondering if any apps will be unusable with such low numbers?
Thanks
BTW is this much slower than you are all getting?
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I ran speedtest in my usual spot of the house that id be using it. My router is in another room a few walls in between us.
I got 1.3 down, and 2.2 up (odd that up is faster, right?)
I don't really care what the numbers are as long as i can browse the web. But im wondering if any apps will be unusable with such low numbers?
Thanks
BTW is this much slower than you are all getting?
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Lol it depends on your ISP. What do you get on your computer? Or other devices?
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All I wanted ....
.... was that my TF Prime = TF2 > TF1.
I thought it was a reasonable expectation. Evidently not.
dsmitty166 said:
Lol it depends on your ISP. What do you get on your computer? Or other devices?
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my laptop im on right now in same exact spot of house, gets:
2.4 down
2.0 up
again im not saying i care about the number. Just wondering if i will notice any application suffering from lack of speed?
im not all hip with how it all works
rsarno said:
my laptop im on right now in same exact spot of house, gets:
2.4 down
2.0 up
again im not saying i care about the number. Just wondering if i will notice any application suffering from lack of speed?
im not all hip with how it all works
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Unless you're using an app like Netflix or streaming something you shouldn't notice it
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dsmitty166 said:
Unless you're using an app like Netflix or streaming something you shouldn't notice it
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Wifi file transfers, downloads, app downloads, any streaming (YouTube, Google videos, etc) are where you see the wifi speed play a part.
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Whats the app?
Gps test
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Try "GPS test" on the market.
Whats the # to look for, in view or in use? What would be considered "locked in"
GPS Status from the market is another option.
If you want to check your wifi signal try the wifi analyzer app
I believe you need a fix on at least 3 to 4 satellites to get a lock. I am seeing any where from 6 to 9 sat's with a fix on 5 or 6. SNR is pretty low though compared to my phone for the same sat's in the same location.
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Whats the # to look for, in view or in use? What would be considered "locked in"
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Couldnt tell you... tried it with 5 primes since Jan 6 and still no satellite locks.
I have 9 in use inside my house!
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My Droid 3 has almost 20 sat's and the prime has none, after the update.
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Would a house be more likely to get locks or see satellites indoors than in a 4-5 story brick apartment building with several other buildings around also?
I need to stop b.s.n. n take my tablet outside one of these days n do a real test. I usually never have the patience to wait for a lock.
My gps doesn't work at all.
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xPSYCHOTRONx said:
My gps doesn't work at all.
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My new prime has never shown one satellite whether inside or outside. Never! Kinda frustrating for me that others can get something and i never have.
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My new prime has never shown one satellite whether inside or outside. Never! Kinda frustrating for me that others can get something and i never have.
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I'm in the same boat 0 in use and 0 in view even after update.
Yup it sux
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Before update locked on within 15 sec no wifi with at least 9 in use and can see as much as 15 indoors or out and while driving. After update. First day no sign of sats. 2nd day back in buisness! Got my sats back not sure if update made a difference maybe stronger signals this time around.
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hi, is there an update i have to perform to make the dongle work? i am on .21 and unlocked so cant update via asus.
is there anything obvious that happens when the dongle is plugged in, does it show as connected anywhere?
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anthonyexmouth said:
hi, is there an update i have to perform to make the dongle work? i am on .21 and unlocked so cant update via asus.
is there anything obvious that happens when the dongle is plugged in, does it show as connected anywhere?
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Update .21 is the latest update (although another is right around the corner) and the one you need. I don't have mine yet, so I'm not too sure, but as soon as you connect it and slide the locking mechanism over then it's connected. You have to turn your GPS on under your settings and it should be using the dongle. Have a walk outside, put it on and slide the lock, turn your GPS on and run GPS Test or something similar. Remove dongle and test again, you should see a huge decrease in performance if it performs without the dongle at all.
to be honest i have never seen any problem with the gps, i know its not really a great benchmark but seems just as good as my galaxy s.
i will run the tests with and without but didnt seem any quicker to lock when i popped outside a while ago. wasnt sure it was actually working which is why i posted this. wondered if it showed up anywhere similar to when the dock is in place.
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.22 is the latest update. It was forced so you wouldn't have seen it happen. Being rooted doesn't stop updates. I am rooted and it updated itself days ago. It contained the fixes for the dongle to work. For those who are unlocked, you have to wait for your ROM writer to add the code. Gary has said that ASUS are looking to release a version of NVFlash for those who are unlocked.
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to be honest i have never seen any problem with the gps, i know its not really a great benchmark but seems just as good as my galaxy s.
i will run the tests with and without but didnt seem any quicker to lock when i popped outside a while ago. wasnt sure it was actually working which is why i posted this. wondered if it showed up anywhere similar to when the dock is in place.
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Really? I suppose you're one of the rare few who has relatively decent GPS reception somehow. Good for you lol, I hate you
I suppose the only way to really be sure is to disconnect the internal GPS from its antenna and then use the dongle. Surely there would be a way for the system to realize the dongle is inserted and to let the end-user know about it. I mean, they tell us to type words with the keyboard, I just can't believe they're not telling us we've plugged the dongle in. I wonder if some kind of Tasker profile couldn't differentiate between it and the dock, I doubt it?
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.22 is the latest update. It was forced so you wouldn't have seen it happen. Being rooted doesn't stop updates. I am rooted and it updated itself days ago. It contained the fixes for the dongle to work. For those who are unlocked, you have to wait for your ROM writer to add the code. Gary has said that ASUS are looking to release a version of NVFlash for those who are unlocked.
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Um, what? .22? What country and are you sure you don't mean .21? I keep my Prime's WiFi on 24/7 and my DMClient unfrozen, just manually checked and no update.
i am unlocked not rooted so i cant get anymore updates from asus. am on the latest .21 . updated before my prime was so kindly unlocked.
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Any good?
Does the dongle make a marked difference in reception?
none at all as far as i can see.
could be
1. not working / user error
2. my prime gps was working ok to start with.
hoping there is someway to get feedback from the prime to let me know its using the dongle
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I have the dongle
It definitely helps my gps but it dose look bad.
Maybe a company may start making skins for the dongle to make them more attractive and protected. Exposed dongles isn't good. It' not immuned to bumps and bruises.
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Um, what? .22? What country and are you sure you don't mean .21? I keep my Prime's WiFi on 24/7 and my DMClient unfrozen, just manually checked and no update.
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My bad. Typo on my part. Of course it is .21!!
i think the dongle is well designed. locks in place and fairly discreet considering. could have been an ugly block like a usb stick or the camera add on thingy for the ipod.
i found it makes a nice handle when reading a book
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anthonyexmouth said:
i think the dongle is well designed. locks in place and fairly discreet considering. could have been an ugly block like a usb stick or the camera add on thingy for the ipod.
i found it makes a nice handle when reading a book
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I'll pull out my inner demandarin real quick to say do not apply direct pressure to the dongle - don't use it as an actual handle!
That being said, IMO it would be OK so long as you have larger hands and are pretty careful about it, just don't go trying to support your entire tablet with it. Don't support the tablet at all with it actually, seriously, going to feel terrible if you accidentally crack your screen lol
well didnt actually mean just the dongle. just adds a bit of a ridge to stop and slippage while holding
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http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/WL330N3G/
Does anyone know if there's an item like this that is cheaper but works more or less the same?
I was told it would help with wifi issues at range
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http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/WL330N3G/
Does anyone know if there's an item like this that is cheaper but works more or less the same?
I was told it would help with wifi issues at range
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Check out this TP-Link unit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704134
Absolutely tiny, and does 4 modes - client, AP, router and repeater. If you don't need a USB port for a 3G modem, this is a scorching hot deal.
And a UK link for you also.
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/...ssrouters/dslroutersntl/virgin/tl-wr702n.html
Looks like an interesting little do-hickey. I shall have to do some reading.
thank you gentlemen i shall give it a try =]
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Cool. I get so caught up with the big and bad, I forget to find the tiny and badass
Those are cool, I've never considered finding a tiny portable router to help create wireless networks on-the-spot with wired ones. Awesome.
One thing is not clear for me. I.e. when I'm on holiday, and want to use this with the tfp, do I need a PC or laptop to connect first with the wifi before I can use this? If so it's not very convenient ...
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i have like a 5 year old wifi router but it seems to be only okay on the galaxy s3. i get fair connection most of the time in my house (especially the third floor). anyone else see it not be spectacular?
Signal is fine. There seem to be some sleep issues though.
Put WiFi on its fine. Everything is speedy. Let phone sleep and come back and it works but is definitely slower like its connected but takes a fair bit longer to pull stuff up. Almost like packet loss but once it starts pulling stuff down its fast just takes a bit too long to spool up. Shut WiFi off and put it on and is fixed.
I'm using an older wrt54 which I think only had 2.5ghz. I've tried setting it to just use that but same results. Wpa2.
I heard the wifi connections on the SGS3 were kind of lacking, but happy to report that it connects fine to my router.
I have a Linksys E3000 Dual-Band Router.
Just fine, no issues at all. Usually pulling down about 25000mbps on average.
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I seem to get good speeds but the signal strength indicator is always at 1-2 bars I have not once seen it get to full bars and on rare occasion I get 3 bars. This is in a location where my laptop gets full bars.
Works great on my end.
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no problem so far. connects quickly and easily to various signals
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Just fine, no issues at all. Usually pulling down about 25000mbps on average.
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Wait... huh!? You mean 25,000 KILO-bits right? 25,000 MEGA-bits is a little far fetched...
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kurplop said:
Works great on my end.
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Dam that's crazy fast. I get 52 down on Wi-Fi but that's awsome
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Wait... huh!? You mean 25,000 KILO-bits right? 25,000 MEGA-bits is a little far fetched...
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Oops, yeah kbps.. 25000 mbps will be more likely on the Galaxy S23
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