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Just noticed that for me, bluetooth audio to a Sony Ericsson MH100 headset will skip and drop out for periods as WiFi is active in connecting/disconnection to a network, or actively transferring data.
- Tried PowerAMP with various buffer settings, but audio cuts out instantly when activating WiFi, so audio buffer doesn't even have time to run out, and music is still progressing within the played track as the audio cuts out.
- Tried Samsung Music player, still same issue.
This can happen in some phones/cases and is not uncommon, but it never happened with my SGS1. Are the WiFi and Bluetooth functions sharing the antenna now, and weren't in the SGS1? Poorly written drivers for the Stock ROM in the SGS2 (I was using CM7 for a long period with my SGS1)?
Anyone else care to test this, maybe there are some details that makes this preventable, depending on how the phone connects to certain networks or such? Currently I don't have any other headphones to test, though I mildly doubt that will make a difference.
BT & WiFi both use the 2.4GHz band, so interference between them is not unusual. If you can, try a different WiFi channel; it's usually a setting on the WiFi router/access point.
I've read that the SGS2 supports the 5 GHZ WiFi band, so that may be an option. However, I just tried it on my SGS2, with my Netgear WNDR3700 router, which has both 2.4 & 5 GHz access points. The SGS2 couldn't see the 5 GHz network, but works just fine with the 2.4 GHz network.
They use the same frequency, and many phones share the same antenna for Bluetooth and wifi too. My Nokia n95 would stutter Bluetooth music when I used wifi to load pages, due to throughput constraints I assumed at the time. Looks like this is still the case with phones.
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BT & WiFi both use the 2.4GHz band, so interference between them is not unusual. If you can, try a different WiFi channel; it's usually a setting on the WiFi router/access point.
I've read that the SGS2 supports the 5 GHZ WiFi band, so that may be an option. However, I just tried it on my SGS2, with my Netgear WNDR3700 router, which has both 2.4 & 5 GHz access points. The SGS2 couldn't see the 5 GHz network, but works just fine with the 2.4 GHz network.
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Thanks for the reply, when you say that it works fine on the 2.4GHz band, it doesn't interfere with bluetooth audio for you when using WiFi? That's hopeful, I just hoped it wasn't a 100% limitation with the phone, that it constantly has to switch between either bluetooth audio or WiFi activity.
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
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...
I have the speedtest.net app on my phone but i'm getting very high ping ~100+ and download speeds of no more than ~2600kbps I have a 802.11G wifi and a 100mbit connection to the world, do we have such crappy wifi's on our phone?
My wife's LG P500 gets around ~8000kbps on the same router in the same spot
Could you guys who have access to a internet connection greater than 5mbit please try the speedtest.net app and report back to the thread test on wifi only plz
Just ran the app on my phone and PC. PC is running ethernet to the router; phone is obviously on wireless:
Phone is pinging 8ms more, which is expected.
What ROM are you running?
My speedtest app results on wifi ...
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I don't have an 5MBit internet connection, but if it makes you feel any better, I have a 30KBps connection.
Just flashed stock KPO
Did try a friends phone an SGS and he gets marginally better results...
Here are my results from a comp (with ehternet) and my phone
Flash a new ROM that's all i can say,
as you can already see people in here are getting such speeds of download/upload
There is nothing wrong with the Wifi adapter.. Flash another ROM as davinder mentioned.. If that doesn't work maybe somethings wrong with the Wifi adapter in your phone..
Just to let you know.
54Mbps is the theoretical max speed of 802.11g . file transfers are dependent on your system, and not just the transfer medium. For instance, if your HDD is being used simultaneously, your transfers are going to be affects by that. 3MB/sec is pretty decent for a wireless G connection IMO. other factors include electromagnetic interference; things like other wifi networks in the area, televisions, microwaves, and 2.4GHz wireless phones will interrupt 802.11 signals.
Ok, so I downgraded and still got the same results, but the comment about the HDD got me thinking about my SD card since it was the only thing on the phone not "stock" and I'm getting better results now wich is quite funny since the card I bought was a higher class Or so I thought atleast
I was surprised to find that this phone supports bot 2.4GHz and 5GHz for wifi. However, I am having a problem getting it to connect to my 5GHz N radio. It will see it and says that the signal is excellent. I type in my WPA key and hit connect. It attempts to connect then goes back to disconnected. If I click on the name of it, it show signal as poor and link speed as -1Mbps. It connects fine to the 2.4GHz radio. The router is a Buffalo WZR-HP-AG300H running DD-WRT. Has anyone else had this issue?
i thought wifi was only 2.4ghz on this phone. my 5ghz network doesnt even show on my phone.
5ghz seems to be working fine for me
only certain 5ghz channels are supported. see if ur router is on channel 36 for 5ghz.
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only certain 5ghz channels are supported. see if ur router is on channel 36 for 5ghz.
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I have been able to use channels 140 and 149 as well as 36. What I did notice is that the first time I connect to (the very first time or if I make a change to the router) the wifi signal will drop and start several times.....I find if I just turn off wifi and turn it back on and reconnect it will hold.
Actually, I have it running on 144 and working now. I had to set the mode from N only to NA mixed.
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Actually, I have it running on 144 and working now. I had to set the mode from N only to NA mixed.
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Hmmm...mine is set to N only...being its the only device on my 5G connection.
Yea, the only thing on mine is my other router setup as a bridge for my downstairs. I guess ill leave it since its working
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I've got an apple airport extreme. my evo connects just fine on 5ghz
I have a Cisco ISR wireless router and I use strictly 5Ghz. It's wireless-A, not wireless-N, but it's strictly 5Ghz and it scan and uses whatever channel it wants. No issues so far.
I tried N network a while ago on my older phones (not 5Ghz N) and noticed more battery drain VS G. Since then I have switched my N to 5Ghz and just use my ipad3 for it. My phone I keep on G network. I don't see any real point to having it on a N network. G I still pull 10+ megabits down which is more than enough for pretty much anything the phone can do. Not really worth the extra battery drain in my opinion. My ipad I like on higher speed since I stream MKV files but the phone I think is pointless at least for me.
Sprint HTC Evo 4G LTE 5Ghz WiFi
dagnasty said:
I was surprised to find that this phone supports bot 2.4GHz and 5GHz for wifi. However, I am having a problem getting it to connect to my 5GHz N radio. It will see it and says that the signal is excellent. I type in my WPA key and hit connect. It attempts to connect then goes back to disconnected. If I click on the name of it, it show signal as poor and link speed as -1Mbps. It connects fine to the 2.4GHz radio. The router is a Buffalo WZR-HP-AG300H running DD-WRT. Has anyone else had this issue?
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I actually had the exact same problem as you mentioned. The one thing I wanted to add to your excellent description of problem symptoms is that it says "Authenticating", and that is when it drops the signal to -1Mbps. Something during the authentication process seems to kill the radio connectivity. This has not happened on any of my other 802.11n devices. It connects fine on the same router's 802.11g. I had no issues with my previous phone (Samsung Epic Galaxy S).
Interestingly my router is a different brand but perhaps it shares some similar chipset. My equipment as follows:
Bone stock Sprint HTC Evo 4g LTE (on Ice Cream Sandwich, duhh)
Belkin Play N600 HD Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router (F7D8301 v1)
After reading the other posts here it inspired me to play with my Router configs for 802.11N. Turns out after making some adjustments I was able to get connected.
-I had the following selected:
Wireless Channel: Auto
Extension Channel: 40 (grayed out)
Wireless Mode: 802.11a&n -Worked after changed to 802.11n
Bandwidth: 20/40MHz
Protected Mode: OFF -Worked after changed to On
802.11e/WMM QoS: On
I honestly think it was the Protected Mode that made the difference. Here is what the router help page says about that feature: Protected Mode
NOTE: In most situations, best performance (throughput) is achieved with Protected Mode OFF. If you are operating in an environment with HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference, best performance may be achieved with Protected Mode ON.
So long story short, try turning Protected Mode ON in your 802.11n configs first and see if that gets it going for you. Hope that helps!
P.S. After changes above I ran some Speedtest.net for Android tests (back to back) and got the following from the next room over (about 20 feet from router):
Test 1: On 802.11n: 17024kbps down, 5857kbps up, 27ms ping
Test 2: On 802.11n: 18134kbps down, 6266kbps up, 39ms ping
Test 3: On 802.11g: 15385kbps down, 6091kbps up, 25ms ping
Test 4: On 802.11g: 22212kbps down, 5785kbps up, 43ms ping
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)?
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What is your isp bandwidth (down/up)?
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100 down 20 up
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.