Hi,
I hope you can give me some advice on this strange problem.
I have a Asus MeMO Pad 8 (2014) (8 inch), ME181C tablet running KitKat 4.4.2
This tablet will only connect to a wifi router if the tablet is actually physically touching the router. When connected like this I have internet connectivity but if I move more that 48 inches from the router then I lose internet connectivity but the wifi remains connected, but is prone to disconnecting. Once disconnected it will not reconnect unless I touch the router with the tablet. I have access to 4 different routers and the situation is the same with all of then except that with one I can move 48 inches away but other a matter of 12 inches is enough to lose connectivity and ultimately the wifi connection drops.
The tablet can see all the surrounding networks and the signal strengths.
The wifi was working normally when I first got it a few months ago and the problem started after I did an over the air update. I have performed a factory reset twice to no effect. I rooted the tablet so that I could modify the system files and have followed many guides but to no avail. I had hoped that there was a setting somewhere that controlled how weak a wifi signal could be before it was ignored by the system as it seemed that the "avoided poor wifi AP" feature might be responsible but was not able to find anything..
Needless the say the wifi is almost useless and currently use Bluetooth access points, (ecodriod on a Raspberry Pi), to connect to the internet.
Grateful for any help advice on the issue, Thanks
I got same problem with my SS Galaxy S3 Korean LTE today. This morning I can use it ... then when I used it in the afternoon, I cant connect to internet anymore if I stay where closed to the router, with the signal very strong.
I think there was setting issue on your phone's wifi
Go to settings then wifi the go to wifi advanced settings there was an option (avoid poor connection) untick that
I think this will help you
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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.
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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
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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...
Hello to all, I'm wondering if other is anyway to connect my phone to my home router then broadcast that signal to my prime. So instead of using my data from my 3g I would just be rebroadcasting my home wifi signal. I think this would be a type of band aid until the prime gets some kind of fix for wifi farther than 20ft. I thought of this when I went outside and my prime had no signal but my phone did. I thought it would be nice to piggy back that wifi signal my phone is picking up on. I have a tethering plan on my phone that works fine but when I'm right outside my house I hate to use data when my wifi is simi-free.
Thanks to all for any response.
I've been reading about mifi cards as alternative but then thought " is their anyway to buy a unlocked (I'm assuming their locked to carriers) mifi card and instead of it picking up 3g or 4g date can it be modded to pick up the closest or strongest wifi signal and then use its hotspot ability to transmit it." I'm not sure but I would assume that it would have a pretty good receiver in it, at least better than the prime in its current state.
If these are crazy ideas... I can take it I'm a big boy
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Hello to all, I'm wondering if other is anyway to connect my phone to my home router then broadcast that signal to my prime. So instead of using my data from my 3g I would just be rebroadcasting my home wifi signal. I think this would be a type of band aid until the prime gets some kind of fix for wifi farther than 20ft. I thought of this when I went outside and my prime had no signal but my phone did. I thought it would be nice to piggy back that wifi signal my phone is picking up on. I have a tethering plan on my phone that works fine but when I'm right outside my house I hate to use data when my wifi is simi-free.
Thanks to all for any response.
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What about a bog standard wireless access point or repeater, as that way you do not have to worry about connecting to yer phone?
Not sure if this I correct but is a bog standard router just a better router? Also I think a repeater would probably work I just can't seem to be able to find a battery operated small one (pocket sized). The problem I'm running into is that as a firefighter most of our firehouses are brick and concrete with steel mixed in, not the bet setup for wifi. My phone is able to pick up the wifi from pretty far away even though the signal is poor to fair but my prime is not. So I need something that I can slip into my pocket that will pick up the weak signal and boost or simply give the prime a closer access point. We rove to different stations almost everyday so it needs to be something portable. Hopefully this clears up my situation.
Thank you for your reply.
I think you cant connect and broadcast the wifi signal at the same time with your phone. You either use the antenna and hardware to receive a signal or you use it to broadcast but not both at the same time.
Correct me if i'm wrong though
Well that might kill my cell phone idea.... their has to be something that can be done. Besides just fixing the prime.
I have done what you have said but it does depend on what cellphone you currently own. I have a Samsung Galaxy Captivate with an ICS rom and so my phone is able to transfers a Wifi connection right to my prime using Bluetooth.
Also, seems that when my phone loses WiFi connection and switches to 3g my prime auto disconnects so I don't use up my 3g bandwidth.
That sounds about what I need. You don't know if its only that phone? I have a inspire 4g running ICS from the dhd board. Is it app your using or built into your phone or ICS?
I am using the method that is built into the OS.
On your Phone:
Settings -> More... (under Wireless and Networks) -> Tethering and Portable Hotspot ->Bluetooth tethering.
Connect your prime and phone using Bluetooth.
On your Prime:
Settings -> Bluetooth -> Settings button beside your phone's name -> Internet Access
Then if it works the text "Use for internet Access" will switch to "Connected to devices for Internet"
Bluetooth tethering is super slow, there are some apps were you can tether your wifi connection while connected to another wifi network.
Can't think of the name of the top of my head, maybe someone else knows..
Bluetooth tethering worked with my phone so thank you. It does seem to be a lot slower but this was a bandaid for my prime so at least it works. Slow speed is better than nothing. Cost cutter It would be nice if I could find that app your talking about. Was it on the market?
Is it possible to have multiple bluetooth connections without fracturing thoroughput? I.e. run Tablet Talk at the same time.
You might also try a USB wifi stick if you have the dock or adapter.
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Has anyone else experienced wifi issues with their 920 where it's connected to the wifi, but there is no internet connection? It has been working fine since I got it back in November, then yesterday I noticed that when I was trying to open skype it just said connecting... forever. I tried IE and got nowhere, same with the people hub updating.
I eventually decided to reset the phone, and of course it then got stuck on the spinning cogs, so had to go through the whole mess of flashing the phone with the original EE firmware which did luckily bring it back to life. Then when it was running again, still the same wifi problem!!!
I eventually managed to get internet through the wifi again (for now) by switching the security from WPA2/PSK to Mixed WPA & WPA2, and then I switched it back to WPA2/PSK and it's kept on working now. But why did this happen in the first place as all my other devices (wife's iphone 4 and 5, surface tablet, latpop) were still getting internet through the connection no problem?
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Has anyone else experienced wifi issues with their 920 where it's connected to the wifi, but there is no internet connection? It has been working fine since I got it back in November, then yesterday I noticed that when I was trying to open skype it just said connecting... forever. I tried IE and got nowhere, same with the people hub updating.
I eventually decided to reset the phone, and of course it then got stuck on the spinning cogs, so had to go through the whole mess of flashing the phone with the original EE firmware which did luckily bring it back to life. Then when it was running again, still the same wifi problem!!!
I eventually managed to get internet through the wifi again (for now) by switching the security from WPA2/PSK to Mixed WPA & WPA2, and then I switched it back to WPA2/PSK and it's kept on working now. But why did this happen in the first place as all my other devices (wife's iphone 4 and 5, surface tablet, latpop) were still getting internet through the connection no problem?
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This sometimes happen to the L920, a reboot will fix the problem....L920 have still a lot of bug... so if you do not want to kill you phone, stay away from BAYGON
On what channel is your Wifi operating? I have seen People Report Troubles when their Access Point was set to operate on channel 12 or 13. Those are not available in all countries so that might be the reason.
Other than that I have no idea what the issue might be.
Reboots didn't help.
After a lot more investigation, firmware upgrades, tweaking of pretty much every WiFi setting under the sun, it looks like the issue was being caused by the two netgear WiFi bridges I've got attached to my sky boxes - every so often they randomly seem to interrupt WiFi connections from other devices - my wife's iPhone started having issues and when I necked the ip details, it had the netgear bridge ip as its gateway. Resetting both bridges seems to have solved the problems so will have to be my first port of call for any future issues!
I've had the International HTC one Max for about 4 days so far.I've noticed extreamly bad Wi-Fi reception. In places where my old Razr had 2-3 signal bars, I can't even connect to my wifi. While standing right next to the router I have about 3 bars, and I have more when I turn the phone around the other way. I've turned of WiFi optimization, factory reset my router and phone, even got a new router. I need some help with getting the WiFi to work. Any tips will be helpful. I'm running stock, unrooted sense 6 with android 4.4.2. Any easy way to fix this?
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I've had the International HTC one Max for about 4 days so far.I've noticed extreamly bad Wi-Fi reception. In places where my old Razr had 2-3 signal bars, I can't even connect to my wifi. While standing right next to the router I have about 3 bars, and I have more when I turn the phone around the other way. I've turned of WiFi optimization, factory reset my router and phone, even got a new router. I need some help with getting the WiFi to work. Any tips will be helpful. I'm running stock, unrooted sense 6 with android 4.4.2. Any easy way to fix this?
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The fact that you reset the router, bought a new router, and reset the phone, leads me to believe its a hardware issue with the wireless card in the phone. To test this, can you connect to other wireless routers say at a coffee shop or friends house?
After playing around with my phone for a while, im pretty sure its fixed. Not sure if it was s-off that helped, or taking the phone apart.
Hello everyone,
I'm stuck with a problem with the wifi reception/connection of my Samsung Galaxy S III (i9305) and I would really, really appreciate it if someone could help me fix it.
The problem is: The wifi doesn't work, unless I stand very close or next to the router (in a range of about 3-4 meters).
I have checked the Wifi Analyzer app, and it seems that the wifi is only functional when the signal is between -60 and -40 dBm. When the signal is between -60 dBm and -100 dBm nothing will load (websites, playstore, apps which require internet etc.).
These are the things I have tried:
- I have changed the wifi antenna of the phone with a fully functional one (the little thingy with the long cable)
- I have tried installing different ROMS (Stock ROM, Cyanogenmod and another one)
- I have turned the wifi power saving off (With the *#0011# code)
- I have reconnected to the router 9001 times (forget network and reconnecting)
- Factory resetted it 120382 times
None have solved the problem
I am 99.9999% Percent sure that the problem isn't with the router, since I have 2 other Galaxy S3 devices and they have no problems when going further than 4 meters from the router.
PLZ help me :crying::crying::crying: