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Problems with Athena wifi and Blekin N router

I have recently upgraded fromt he Blekin Pre N router to the Belkin N router at work. Now for some reason my Athena refuses to connect to it. I know the router works fine because my laptop connects without any issues. I have the router configured to broadcast as B, G, and N on channel 10. The Athena sees the router just fine but it refuses to connect to it. At home my Netgear G router connects flawlessly along with the old Pre N (before it broke). I was reading an article about someone having the same issues and said he flashed his N router to look like it was a Linksys, but the person didn't get into details as to how this was done. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

this is completely the wrong place as it is a router issue not a phone issue, but I don't care im just telling it like it is.
The only way doing what your proposing would work is if the 2 routers (belkin and linksys) were fundamentally the same, (which is possible as it would not be the first time a rouer Mfr has made a router for somebody else). you need to be very careful though and find out which linksys router tallys up with your belking, as flashing the wrong firmware will turn your router into a fancy doorstop ! (although it is still under warrany so I guess you could return it to the store). in reality you want to be patient and wait for belkin to release the same firmware update for their router, it probably wont be long, as they are probably just waiting to get it through from linksys, but with all the linksys branding removed and belkin branding put in its place.

So in the mean tme there is no work around?

I have a similar experience recently, and it's very specific to the Belkin routers and the Athena.
I have the Belkin Pre-N router, and it works fine with my HTC Wizard and Kaiser, as well as all my computers connected to it.
However, when I received my new x7501 recently, it would not connect to the Belkin router. The Athena would see the Belkin, but it would not connect. I assumed I had a defective WiFi circuit in the Athena, but HTC support sugested I try the Athena on another WiFi network. I did so, and to my surprise, it connected.
Fortunately, I have two routers, and I re-enabled the Linksys B/G router and my Athena works fine with it.
It's interesting that ToolTalk found the Pre-N Belkin worked with his Athena, maybe I just need to get the newset firmware for my Pre-N, and it will work with my Athena.

xdafile said:
I have a similar experience recently, and it's very specific to the Belkin routers and the Athena.
I have the Belkin Pre-N router, and it works fine with my HTC Wizard and Kaiser, as well as all my computers connected to it.
However, when I received my new x7501 recently, it would not connect to the Belkin router. The Athena would see the Belkin, but it would not connect. I assumed I had a defective WiFi circuit in the Athena, but HTC support sugested I try the Athena on another WiFi network. I did so, and to my surprise, it connected.
Fortunately, I have two routers, and I re-enabled the Linksys B/G router and my Athena works fine with it.
It's interesting that ToolTalk found the Pre-N Belkin worked with his Athena, maybe I just need to get the newset firmware for my Pre-N, and it will work with my Athena.
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Yes I did update the Pre N to the latest firmware. To be quite honest that router's pretty cool. Came back this past Monday from the wk end break and it would not connect and external HD connected to it would not show on the network. Hence, I went out to get the new Belkin N router. This was the reason for the upgrade. Had I known it would've been an issue I would've got a Netgear instead. Unfortunately I can't let the boss know that I want to return the router because my phone won't connect to it's WIFI (lol). However I might try and get the Pre N working again and withing the 15 day return period. Thanks for the heads up hopefully, Belkin or HTC comes out with a work around.

I'm glad you started this thread ToolTalk. I just updated the firmware in my Pre-N router, and my Athena connects to it now.
I prefer only having one wireless router in the house to avoid interferrence. So, this is good.

xdafile said:
I'm glad you started this thread ToolTalk. I just updated the firmware in my Pre-N router, and my Athena connects to it now.
I prefer only having one wireless router in the house to avoid interferrence. So, this is good.
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Glad I could be of assistance bud, and as soon as I get the N working I'll post and let you guys know about it.

Can't get WiFi to connect for the life of me...

I've been trying to figure this out for awhile now and seemed to be stumped. I have my HD2 setup to dual boot into WP7 and MIUI Android, on WP7 I can seem to connect to my WiFi router at home but it shows the one dot on the meter instead of all of them. On the Android side it will show my network but then says it's poor and won't ever connect. I've tried to flash different radio's on here and nothing makes a difference.
So is it now hardware related? Or am I missing something on what to try and do? I haven't loaded a NAND build of Android on but anytime I've tried to load straight WP7 it seems to be the same thing.
My router is broadcasting in G-Only, would that be the cause of this? I didn't think I need to drop down the router broadcasting

Just loaded a nand version of Android and still the same issue.
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Does anything else get connected to the WiFi?
What is the security type on the WiFi router?

I think its probably your router,
try it around someone elses house maybe?

My laptop and my wife's laptop connect to the router as well as the Wii, 360. My old myTouch and my wife's myTouch connects as well
Just the HD2 doesn't. I think it might not like Linksys routers

Got it to work...had to open it up and make sure the wifi antenna cord was connected and now I have full strength

hehe. glad it worked out for you.
and for anyone else who might have same problem...the best way to check whether the cable is loose or not just put on ur BLUETOOTH (yes i said bluetooth) and see if u can connect that as well.
if you cant...then its definately the loose cable.
why? cos on most of the htc devices including my hd2 and diamond and htc touch, the wifi / bluetooth cable is the same cable.

ayyu3m said:
hehe. glad it worked out for you.
and for anyone else who might have same problem...the best way to check whether the cable is loose or not just put on ur BLUETOOTH (yes i said bluetooth) and see if u can connect that as well.
if you cant...then its definately the loose cable.
why? cos on most of the htc devices including my hd2 and diamond and htc touch, the wifi / bluetooth cable is the same cable.
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Yep I tried to connect with BT and it wouldn't find anything...now the wifi signal is rock solid and makes me enjoy the device. Since I already listed it for sale I might actually keep it I dunno lol

[Q] Networking some devices help!!

OK so i just moved in with my parents for financial reasone and need some help figuring this out. We have comcast internet and a linksys wrt54g router with ddwrt firmware. In the house we have 2 desktops 1 laptop 2 xbox 360s 3 androids and 2 ipod touches. The only one with a ethernet is the desktop where the modem and router is at. everything else is wireless. I have constand dropped connection on my other dekstop and box 360. What is the best way to have the best connection. In my room i have the other desktop and xbox 360. I was thinking of runing an ethernet cable from the router to my room through the attic and to a switch and from the switch my desktop and xbox 360. What do you guys think?

Try changing the channels to avoid interference and try a windsurfer
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Another possible option rather than running CAT5 around the house would be mains power networking.
For instance my router is upstairs with my PC and UPS running off it.
It connects to a mains network adaptor, and then downstairs behind the TV I have another one going to a switch which my WII, BluRay and 360 are connected to.

Well I would run the cat5 up the attic then doen to the room I am in....but a main ...never heard of it...how's it work
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Pixa241 said:
Well I would run the cat5 up the attic then doen to the room I am in....but a main ...never heard of it...how's it work
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_line_communication

xaccers said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_line_communication
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Ok never mind i know what it is now. I just had a different name to it. I have what are called SlingLink Turbo but doesnt work to well either.

Pixa241 said:
Ok never mind i know what it is now. I just had a different name to it. I have what are called SlingLink Turbo but doesnt work to well either.
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Crickey those slinglinks are huge!
I wonder if the different mains voltage over the pond affects their effectiveness.

If the comcast modem is wireless capable, and you can easily take the linksys and set it up as a repeater in the room where you want your desktop, etc and connect using ethernet or wifi in your room. Assuming of course that the dropping issue you have is due to signal strength rather than a router issue.
If you can't move the linksys, grab another off ebay if you don't have another wifi router around that can be flashed so you can use it as a repeater.
Your option for hard wired of course will work. The only issue you may have with a switch and running cat5 is some don't like to work well with long runs. Just a heads up in case you get a cheaper one and plug it in and don't get a connection.

Wifi Issues

For some reason, my HTC One handles my wifi fine...but my S4 is sloooooooow.
The images will show what I'm talking about. Same WiFi connection, same spot in the living room. Any ideas why this may be?
I have the 24mbps from U-Verse and my laptop, iPad Mini, and Xbox are also having no issues, so the only thing slow is my S4.
NEVERMIND, AFTER FOUR RESTARTS IT FINALLY FIXED ITSELF...
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composi said:
For some reason, my HTC One handles my wifi fine...but my S4 is sloooooooow.
The images will show what I'm talking about. Same WiFi connection, same spot in the living room. Any ideas why this may be?
I have the 24mbps from U-Verse and my laptop, iPad Mini, and Xbox are also having no issues, so the only thing slow is my S4.
NEVERMIND, AFTER FOUR RESTARTS IT FINALLY FIXED ITSELF...
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Which wi-fi router are you using? I had a D-Link which would not work with the S4 and it turns out that there are compatibility issues between D-Link and Samsug phones. It would work everywhere else, AT&T hotspots, my work w-fi, etc. I had to run out and get a new router. It now works flawlessly.

No problem here, glad yours resolved itself.
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first world problems....

Is this a known issue? I just got a S4 and have a D-Link Extreme gaming router and the phone will just not work. I refuse to change my router for a phone as all my other devices have no issues with this router.

eggdrop said:
Is this a known issue? I just got a S4 and have a D-Link Extreme gaming router and the phone will just not work. I refuse to change my router for a phone as all my other devices have no issues with this router.
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Yes it's a known issue.

eggdrop said:
Is this a known issue? I just got a S4 and have a D-Link Extreme gaming router and the phone will just not work. I refuse to change my router for a phone as all my other devices have no issues with this router.
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For for one The DGL-4500 which is what you have thats a common PROBLEM with that router, you need a new one! It happens with more than just phones...
Will822 said:
Yes it's a known issue.
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Whats a known issue? Its no issue with the phone, Its the persons router.
Also Uverse Modem/Router Combos are Sh**

hyelton said:
Whats a known issue? Its no issue with the phone, Its the persons router.
Also Uverse Modem/Router Combos are Sh**
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It's a known issue in the sense that there are compatibility problems between D-Link routers and Galaxy phones.

I have not really had issues with my 4500. After some deep searching I was able to get it to work with the right settings. So I will keep my router which works on all my devices.

So, that's it; no solution just screwed if we own a DLink router? Blah... lame. What a bummer.

PlainShane said:
So, that's it; no solution just screwed if we own a DLink router? Blah... lame. What a bummer.
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I have a Dlink DIR-655 wireless n router and I'm having the same issues with my phone/router. The issue seems to be with the dlink implementation of wireless N. Force your router to use wireless G and all probs go away.... I know this isn't a solution, because if your like me... you stream video... and G sux for that!
but its a fix in the short term....

dahunt said:
I have a Dlink DIR-655 wireless n router and I'm having the same issues with my phone/router. The issue seems to be with the dlink implementation of wireless N. Force your router to use wireless G and all probs go away.... I know this isn't a solution, because if your like me... you stream video... and G sux for that!
but its a fix in the short term....
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I'm using a relatively new Netgear R6300 that has 802.11AC connectivity but can only get the S4 to connect to it on 802.11G - is there a way to change the band frequency to 5GHz so it can support the AC mode? I cannot find any options in the Advanced when connecting to the router.

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I'm using a relatively new Netgear R6300 that has 802.11AC connectivity but can only get the S4 to connect to it on 802.11G - is there a way to change the band frequency to 5GHz so it can support the AC mode? I cannot find any options in the Advanced when connecting to the router.
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I'm having the same problem with the same router and same phone. Did you ever get this resolved? Mine is stuck on 802.11n at 5Ghz.

dmunjal said:
I'm having the same problem with the same router and same phone. Did you ever get this resolved? Mine is stuck on 802.11n at 5Ghz.
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Anyone have any luck with this? I just purchased an R6250 and 5Ghz AC only connects at max 58Mbps when I'm standing right next to the router. I think it's more on the phone side. My Tab Pro connects at 433Mbps.

mfifield01 said:
Anyone have any luck with this? I just purchased an R6250 and 5Ghz AC only connects at max 58Mbps when I'm standing right next to the router. I think it's more on the phone side. My Tab Pro connects at 433Mbps.
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It's the phone. I switched to a LG G3 and I get the full speed with the same router.

dmunjal said:
It's the phone. I switched to a LG G3 and I get the full speed with the same router.
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Was it just a design flaw with the phone? My wife's S4 Active seems to connect at 433mbs, but it's a slightly different phone.

mfifield01 said:
Was it just a design flaw with the phone? My wife's S4 Active seems to connect at 433mbs, but it's a slightly different phone.
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Could be the phone, the driver, or the OS. I've seen many mentions of this issue with the S4.

Wifi Issues on wireless N

Hi all,
Does anyone else have issues using their i337 on wireless N? When mine connects, then after a minute or 2 the phone is not able to get access to the internet. I have to reset the router or cycle the wireless on the phone to get it back. If I force the router to only use wireless G, the phone wifi works great.... I have also tried resetting the router to factor, but no change....
any advice/thoughts?
Thank you in advance!

dahunt said:
Hi all,
Does anyone else have issues using their i337 on wireless N? When mine connects, then after a minute or 2 the phone is not able to get access to the internet. I have to reset the router or cycle the wireless on the phone to get it back. If I force the router to only use wireless G, the phone wifi works great.... I have also tried resetting the router to factor, but no change....
any advice/thoughts?
Thank you in advance!
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What Model and brand is your router? Your most likely going to need a new router, as it Would be its fault and not the phone. If its D-Link then that should be self explanatory lol

I'm having the same issue with my S4 and my D-Link DIR-655 router. Wireless N allows me to connect to the router and obtain an IP address on the network, but I get no internet connection. If I default the router to only use g and b, it connects fine with internet.

CATCubano said:
I'm having the same issue with my S4 and my D-Link DIR-655 router. Wireless N allows me to connect to the router and obtain an IP address on the network, but I get no internet connection. If I default the router to only use g and b, it connects fine with internet.
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Your just going to have to get a new router. D-Link mostly the older ones are nortrius for having issues like this. Depends on your internet speed and what you do over wireless more than 90% of people dont even need wireless N

CATCubano said:
I'm having the same issue with my S4 and my D-Link DIR-655 router. Wireless N allows me to connect to the router and obtain an IP address on the network, but I get no internet connection. If I default the router to only use g and b, it connects fine with internet.
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D-Link = bad router. Google it and you'll see all the problems it has been causing people for years.
As far as Wireless N, it's new enough that I'm guessing that Samsung and the router people both have some updating before it's as good as it should be

alacrify said:
D-Link = bad router. Google it and you'll see all the problems it has been causing people for years.
As far as Wireless N, it's new enough that I'm guessing that Samsung and the router people both have some updating before it's as good as it should be
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Yea The S4 has AC support I think, Which is the NEW standered. So It would deffantly have 100% Wireless N support haha

hyelton said:
Yea The S4 has AC support I think, Which is the NEW standered. So It would deffantly have 100% Wireless N support haha
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My Netgear router is only 6 months old, and doesn't have N support, since it requires multiple IO transmission. And MIMO has been a mess for manufacturers. So A) it might not work well from the phone side and B) any D-link router would probably work as well as you'd expect.

alacrify said:
My Netgear router is only 6 months old, and doesn't have N support, since it requires multiple IO transmission. And MIMO has been a mess for manufacturers. So A) it might not work well from the phone side and B) any D-link router would probably work as well as you'd expect.
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Its only G?? Wireless N has been the latest standered since 2007. Anything more than $20 for a wireless router thats not Wireless N today you paid too much. Bur AC is a WHOLE need thing. The Cheapest AC router is $160 and I think is kind of pointless for a mobile phone.

hyelton said:
Its only G?? Wireless N has been the latest standered since 2007. Anything more than $20 for a wireless router thats not Wireless N today you paid too much. Bur AC is a WHOLE need thing. The Cheapest AC router is $160 and I think is kind of pointless for a mobile phone.
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2009. And I didn't need MIMO since nothing I had supported it. And you're right about AC, I'm not upgrading the router just to get that - G doesn't carry through the walls in my house well enough to use. AC probably would, but I don't need the power draw.

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2009. And I didn't need MIMO since nothing I had supported it. And you're right about AC, I'm not upgrading the router just to get that - G doesn't carry through the walls in my house well enough to use. AC probably would, but I don't need the power draw.
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I have an RT-N16 and love it, the main thing I look for is Gigabit ethernet I have a server and a lot of big transfers are needed. I have a network of about 25 total devices.

I'm also having this problem. Why are people so quick to say it is the router's fault? Every other wireless device in my house works flawlessly, every person who visits me and connects to my wi-fi has zero issues. My GS4 is the only thing to ever have issues in fact.
I'm running DD-WRT on a Linksys WRT160-Nv3. Linksys and D-Link are probably the most commonly sold consumer router's here in the states. Your average person goes to Walmart, buys the 60 dollar router, and leaves. If Samsung can't design a phone that works with these common types of routers, then the problem is on their end.
Telling someone they need to go out and replace their router is really not an answer, using the reason "D-Links suck, your router is the problem" is opinion, not fact.
/rant.