Hi guys,
Just got my prime 2 days ago and I'm very happy with it. Only thing is the wifi reception sucks and I will knew that before I purchased it and I'm OK with it. My question is can we just add a wifi dongle to the user port to get better reception? Is it possible or since its built in it won't work. I haven't tried it yet because I can't find the frikken dock except online. I'll have it shortly tho.
Thanks in advance :-D
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What is a wifi dongle? Excuse the dopey question btw. :beer:
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Lol Idk I think that's what it's called. It's usb thing that gives you wifi access. I saw it on ebay so I called it so.
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Congrats on the purchase! I love the hell out of my Prime. I'm gonna keep an eye on this to find out what a wifi dongle is. :beer:
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I purchased my Prime yesterday and my wifi reception is the same as my phone, HTC Desire Z. I suggest a free app called wifi analyzer to confirm your wifi reception is that bad before any accessory purchases on that front.
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Yeah I did. I'm upstairs in my room and my xoom gets better signal. I'll try that app and get back.
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OK I tried the usb wifi adapter because I just got dock and realized this was a fail idea from the beginning since you can't install the software on the atp :banghead: . Oh well gave me the motivation to get dock faster
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Android3220 said:
OK I tried the usb wifi adapter because I just got dock and realized this was a fail idea from the beginning since you can't install the software on the atp :banghead: . Oh well gave me the motivation to get dock faster
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Not entirely a lost cause - chances are there may be some adapter that can be made to work. Today, they added Wired Ethernet support, and many adapter work without any drivers.
Though in your case, I'd recommend a different channel, or investing in a wireless range extender/repeater.
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Can i use the tether on my Vibrant, which is running Bionix v, to give internet connection to my xbox 360? If so, how can I do it?
It wont work ona GayBox B-)
Only ps3.
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murdamo305 said:
It wont work ona GayBox B-)
Only ps3.
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Dammit that's gay.
BTW you live in Miami?
Lolol im kidding my dude.
I haven't tried it on my ps3.
So I wont know.
Yea coconut grove.
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Done it before. You'll need a laptop/netbook/computer to hardwire to the xbox to do it though.
Tether the Phone to the computer. Plug an ethernet cord into the PC's ethernet port, and the other end into the Xbox. Enable connection sharing, or bridge the two connections. And there you have it.
I used to do it all the time to stream Netflix in HD when I was stuck on a 1.5 Mbps connection at home.
And I love visiting Coconut Grove. One of my favorite places in Miami.
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Done it before. You'll need a laptop/netbook/computer to hardwire to the xbox to do it though.
Tether the Phone to the computer. Plug an ethernet cord into the PC's ethernet port, and the other end into the Xbox. Enable connection sharing, or bridge the two connections. And there you have it.
I used to do it all the time to stream Netflix in HD when I was stuck on a 1.5 Mbps connection at home.
And I love visiting Coconut Grove. One of my favorite places in Miami.
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Damn u really need to go through that mission?
Its not as easy as making a wifi connection on ur phone, like barnacle. And picking it up on the ps3??
Weird.
And yea, the grove is drunk city, usa love it.
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I never thought about using wifi tether. This was a year ago, i was on my G1, and i think I wanted to stick to wired for a more stable connection .
For sure.
But ima give it a.try and report back tomorrow
Im interested now
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Well I use wifi hotspot and it works great as long as you have good speeds
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weavo said:
Well I use wifi hotspot and it works great as long as you have good speeds
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Exactly what I figured.
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Oh now I remember why I did it that way. I don't have a wireless adapter for the xbox.
Lolol
Gaybox.
Get a ps3!
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I've been getting bored with my phone, not because its a older phone now but it just doesn't have that fun factor it had when I first got it.
Are there any new apps that make your phone exciting? I find myself doing the same thing over and over, go into the 9gag app look at memes, read the news a bit, go on xda, text etc.
Get an android tablet and root it. Thats what I did after getting tired of messing with this phone.
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I have the same problem. So I just ordered an Asus transformer hoping that will bring me joy
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Get a touchpad and messaround with it!
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manus ferrera said:
I have the same problem. So I just ordered an Asus transformer hoping that will bring me joy
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Prime? Hopefully!
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I always keep looking for random games. Sometimes go back for old ones and replay haha. Glad there's still development going on for this phone. Trying to hold out for that gs3
Glad to see xrider and mrrobc still hanging in the vibrant forums. But honestly no matter what device you use you will get bored of it eventually. I have 6 devices most do the same thing.
However what I enjoy is HDMI my fave games like mc3 to my bigscreen with surround sound. To me its way more challenging to any console I've played.
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ZachLL88 said:
Prime? Hopefully!
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I bought a transformern too. Prime is full of bugs with crappy GPS and wifi (you have to be nearly sitting on top of your router) and ICS is extremely buggy. The Prime was nothing more than ASUS getting the Tegra3 chip out before anyone else, but with massive sacrifices.
Manus - PMe me when you get yours and I will get you some link to rooting and recovery. There are 3 different ways depending on your build number.
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Get a touchpad and messaround with it!
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This is what I did. Also got a ffc that should be coming next week that I can install in my phone
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Just put ICS on my vibrant which will hopefully keep it interesting until I can upgrade in a few months. Also got a Kindle Fire that i'm messing with.
I just picked up a galaxy s 2 instead of making a thread id like to say goodbye to all of you great devs (xrider ,alan ,and s1 ) for the great run. Hope to see you guys someday.
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How about an obscure body in the S-K System? You can play with it awhile...before annihilation.
@ woodrube thanks man no doubt I saw that a lot of people said the original was better than the prime and I was able to get the 32 gb version for 399 on best buy.
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ICS has really brought new life to my phone.. I like showing off the features to friends who have just upgraded to newer phones
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just got a new prime 2 days ago and updated it to the official Asus ICS and about 3 hours ago this thing has gone into a reboot frenzy major deal breaker!I read theres another Asus update fix this week.If it doesn't help I'm paying bestbuy a little visit
You could flash MIUI, which has tons of themes avadible. Plus if you dont like having any launcher, you could just install one from the market.
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duboi97 said:
I just picked up a galaxy s 2
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Did you pay full price or did your contract run out?
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Porn. You'll never get bored with it.
Or jrongi1 miui with app drawer
ICS is fun
On ethernet the stock browser has no lags...... I connected a Linksys USB200M v2 adapter....I am gettting full bars on WiFi from my NetGear WNDR4500 router and lags persist.....Hope this helps ASUS with this problem.
How does it compare to desktop browsing loading times
So far so good on the ethernet here.
Most people who have the problem probably wouldn't if they would just go into Settings>Advanced in the browser and change "Enable plug-ins" to On Demand .. this stops the flash windows from auto loading and lagging it out
Nicely implemented by Asus, using the USB Ethernet Adaptor that came with Asus Zenbook.
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does anyone know if this will work if you dont have the keyboard dock but use the usb kit instead?????
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Most people who have the problem probably wouldn't if they would just go into Settings>Advanced in the browser and change "Enable plug-ins" to On Demand .. this stops the flash windows from auto loading and lagging it out
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I am using that setting ever since I purchased device... still ethernet loads faster with no lags.... Have you tried on USB ethernet?
It hasn't lagged for me or given the wait window since someone recommended I do that on here so no actually don't need to.
riyatch said:
does anyone know if this will work if you dont have the keyboard dock but use the usb kit instead?????
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It should work, but I would advice against using it because the network adaptor will increase the power drain quite a bit. Further more, the way it is connected to the prime makes it hard for the user to use the tablet properly without stressing the physical connection of the USB kit to the prime.
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So just about any USB ethernet device should work?
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EasyEEE said:
So just about any USB ethernet device should work?
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+1 looking to buy an adapter but don't want to buy one that might not work
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vincepg13 said:
+1 looking to buy an adapter but don't want to buy one that might not work
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I bought an apple one and that even worked
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I bought an apple one and that even worked
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The fancy ones like apples one cost around £25...you can get just a simple converter from amazon for like 3 quid....I hope one of them will work
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vincepg13 said:
The fancy ones like apples one cost around £25...you can get just a simple converter from amazon for like 3 quid....I hope one of them will work
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Search for the USB to Cat5 thread, there is a post about an adapter from monoprice that works fine and was very reasonable.
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So just about any USB ethernet device should work?
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I bought a cheap one off ebay that was "compatible" with the Macbook Air for about a fiver and that is working fine.
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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