Videos for the htc desire show it with wifi N and the spec sheets show wifi N. Does anybody know if any G2 tear downs show that it does infact have the hardware to run N? Are the devs working on enabling this?
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Yes it does. I have wifi n at home connects just fine.
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I have tried wifi n at two differ locations.. my gf doesn't pick it either and neither does my friend's g2. What we doing wrong? Our laptops pick up the band easily.
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Wifi N can run on either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. The G2 only supports 2.4 GHz, but many people run their N routers on 5 GHz to avoid the congestion on 2.4GHz.
You need to go to Menu-Settings-Wireless & Networks -Than Wi-Fi Settings to connect to nearby networks. I noticed when I turned on the wi-fi at first it did not connect right away. You need to view the wireless networks in order to connect. Once you connect it automatically saves. So each time you turn on your wi-fi it connects automatically.
swags said:
Wifi N can run on either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. The G2 only supports 2.4 GHz, but many people run their N routers on 5 GHz to avoid the congestion on 2.4GHz.
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It took me forever to figure this out with my N1. I went through all of the trouble of reconfiguring my router to use N on 2.4GHz, and it didn't make much of a difference anyway. Went back to 2.4GHz for b/g and 5GHz for N (my router has 2 radios).
I actually get a faster/better connection over HSPA+ (up and down) than I get through my router and cable modem.
Most dual band routers running both b/g and n will only allow n to run on the 5ghz band. You can only switch frequencies if your router is running the n band alone.
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Is anyone having trouble connecting to their wireless N router using 5Ghz?
i am using an apple extreme router and when i set it to 5Ghz only and try to connect the phone says its connecting and then goes back to disconnected status. If i reboot the phone it will usually connect, but if i turn wifi off and back on it does not reconnect.
When i set the router to 2.4Ghz only the phone sees and connects to it instantly. Even when i turn wifi on and off.
Just curious if others are having similar issues.
nope, i am not seeing such problem. its working great here for me on my D-link DIR825 router where it connects instantly. though, initially, i had a problem connecting to my 5Ghz band that went away after reducing my channel to 48 (5240 MHz)
I would recommend trying to reduce your channel number and see if that will fix your problem.
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-HNT
I see your problem...you're using an Apple product lol.
LOL!! Some Apple products are good!
Appreciate the replies.
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No such problem here. I have a dual band Netgear with separate SSIDs for each band. I connect to my 5ghz band just fine.
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I have mine connected to a Airport Extreme as well. Just today I separated the b/g and a bands into separate SSIDs so I could choose the a band from the phone.
So far it seems to be working ok, after reading your post I enabled wifi and it didn't connect so I disabled and reenabled and it worked. Disconnected and reconnected twice after that without trouble. Do you have any remembered b/g networks in the area? Maybe see if forgetting those helps.
Nah, no nearby b/g networks. If I turn wifi on and off when using 5 ghz the phone will connect sometimes. At 2.4 ghz it always connects though. I was out of town last weekend so I am going to try messing with the channels like someone else suggested and see what happens.
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Nah, no nearby b/g networks. If I turn wifi on and off when using 5 ghz the phone will connect sometimes. At 2.4 ghz it always connects though. I was out of town last weekend so I am going to try messing with the channels like someone else suggested and see what happens.
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Because of the higher frequency, the 5ghz band generally has difficulty traveling through walls and floors. The 2.4 ghz frequency is a lot more reliable in that way but tends to be susceptible to microwave interference and other nearby users running similar bands. The only advantage 5 ghz will give you is less traffic interference. It's not faster and certainly not a stronger signal. Go with 2.4 ghz if you don't have problems with it.
Thanks for the info!
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I found the option in the settings where the band can be forced to 2.4, 5 or Auto. On either Auto or 5 the N4 doesn't "see" my 802.11n router (other clients are connected to it just fine). Only b/n/g seems to work for me. The router is a Linksys E3000 running DD-WRT if that matters.
Anyone else?
Well, the Nexus 4 doesn't support 802.11a (see wikipedia etc.)
But 802.11n at 5 Ghz should work.
infoflo said:
Well, the Nexus 4 doesn't support 802.11a (see wikipedia etc.)
But 802.11n at 5 Ghz should work.
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Actually, it does.
Wireless RF Module - Atheros WCN3660
Quote:
Manufacturer: Qualcomm
Bluetooth: BT 3.0/4.0 Low Energy
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz)
FM: Hardware supported
I don't have wireless A, but one thing to try. Is your 5ghz and 2.4ghz broadcasts named the same? For instance on my wireless N setup I have the router broadcast ROUTER5 and ROUTER2.4 so I can specify which band to connect to. This has eliminated a lot of trouble of my wireless devices not choosing 5ghz when I want them to. So my Nexus4 just connects to ROUTER 5 and I know it is 5ghz.
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Actually, it does.
Wireless RF Module - Atheros WCN3660
Quote:
Manufacturer: Qualcomm
Bluetooth: BT 3.0/4.0 Low Energy
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz)
FM: Hardware supported
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The SSIDs are different for "5" and "2.4" for exactly the reason you mentioned. But no matter what I can't see the "5" SSID from the N4, while either wifi clients can see both at the same time. The router support simultaneous 2.4 and 5.
Yes. 5Ghz works.
I use it in my house. I'm on it right now with my N4.
Check the security on your router.
You should have a WPA2/PSK AES encryption or leave your network open.
You'll also want to verify your router is broadcasting.
Since your router was flashed with DD-WRT, verify you are in mixed mode or some sort of N G combo.
Thanks for confirmation. It's strange that the phone doesn't even see the router at all, I tried various mixed modes, channels, SSID broadcast is enabled, etc. Other clients have no problems with the router.
I haven't tried this yet, but from reading other reports it may be the case that the N4 (and the N10) only support the 5Ghz band with 20Mhz channels, not 40Mhz. My router is configured to use 40Mhz only so that might explain why the N4 cannot "see" it.
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless-N_Configuration#20MHz_vs_40MHz
running my Nexus 4 on 5GHz N mode on a Linksys EA6500. My channel width is set to auto so maybe that is why it can be seen and used.
General question though, why have you chosen to use 802.11a anyway? What benefits are there? (honestly curious)
Sort of off topic, but who the crud uses 802.11a?
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DarkRyoushii said:
General question though, why have you chosen to use 802.11a anyway? What benefits are there? (honestly curious)
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The subject of my topic is wrong. It should have said 802.11n on the 5Ghz band, not 802.11a. I edited the subject now.
I prefer 5Ghz when possible because I seem to be the only AP on that band whereas 2.4Ghz is crowded.
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I found the option in the settings where the band can be forced to 2.4, 5 or Auto. On either Auto or 5 the N4 doesn't "see" my 802.11n router (other clients are connected to it just fine). Only b/n/g seems to work for me. The router is a Linksys E3000 running DD-WRT if that matters.
Anyone else?
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I have the same router with DDWRT also and my N4 cannot see my n router either. I will look into the band settings tonight.
Just chiming in, Linksys E3000, DDWRT and my 5Ghz network works like a charm
5Ghz works for me just fine.
still having wifi issues, wddrt flashed firmware(iv'e tried all settings) wasted 24hours i think trying to figure it out, solid connection but wifi seems broken, can't download stuff but can browse google playstore
my other wifi devices have NO ISSUES at all with this router
cannot run speedtest, can only run ONE certain type of texting app(strange) others won't connect online
its like my n4 has a 'firewall' or something
seems my best option is to pick BG-MIXED mode! alot mor apps connecting to the internet now but not all! at least im getting progress
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I found the option in the settings where the band can be forced to 2.4, 5 or Auto. On either Auto or 5 the N4 doesn't "see" my 802.11n router (other clients are connected to it just fine). Only b/n/g seems to work for me. The router is a Linksys E3000 running DD-WRT if that matters.
Anyone else?
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Change your channel to 40 or 48. Mine didn't work before but after changing my AP channel to 48, my N4 can see the 5GHz AP now.
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Change your channel to 40 or 48. Mine didn't work before but after changing my AP channel to 48, my N4 can see the 5GHz AP now.
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Changing my AP's channel to 48 from 40 seemed to work for me. My Nexus 4 can now see my 5GHz AP.
Thanks!
lamb_1234 said:
Changing my AP's channel to 48 from 40 seemed to work for me. My Nexus 4 can now see my 5GHz AP.
Thanks!
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Thanks alot ! I had this exact problem with my Tomato-flashed Linksys E3000. I changed the channel of 5ghz from Auto to 48 and voila, Nexus 4 is now cruising happily.
Before, my Nexus 4 did not even detect my wifi N 5ghz AP while all my other devices could. The strange thing is my Nexus could see my neighbors' 5ghz APs but just not mine.
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Thanks alot ! I had this exact problem with my Tomato-flashed Linksys E3000. I changed the channel of 5ghz from Auto to 48 and voila, Nexus 4 is now cruising happily.
Before, my Nexus 4 did not even detect my wifi N 5ghz AP while all my other devices could. The strange thing is my Nexus could see my neighbors' 5ghz APs but just not mine.
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What Channel Width do you use? Auto/10/20/40 - at least these are the options in DD-WRT?
I still can't get my N4 to see my DD-WRT router's 5Ghz AP no matter what I try. I have since acquired an HTC One X+ phone and that has no problem seeing it, together with a bunch of other devices in the house, including a Chromebook. Something going on with the wifi chip and/or software in this LG N4.
Try 20mhz and a low channel like 40 or 48. Works perfect for me on dd-wrt
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Hiya folks I am hunting a widget to toggle between 5ghz and 2.4ghz, I am running a Carbon Rom and my router supports dual although my lovely Nexus will only connect to my 2.4 network if on auto, I have to use advance settings in wifi and select 5ghz only, so I would like to turn on 5ghz whilst at home at a flick off a switch!
cheers all43
I have a dual band router, and it has 2 separate SSID's - one for 2.4 GHz and one for 5 GHz. Can you just "forget" the 2.4 GHz network on your phone, or do you only see one network?
My 2.4 has better range (of course not speed) and all my 'other' wifi spots out and about are 2.4 only, also when in auto network my Nexus only sees 2.4ghz.
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Bad manners...forgot to say thank you for your reply.
Some people have no problem, while others like myself have issue. So let's figure out if this is a router config issue, since most Wifi problem with Android have to do with the router itself. I'll start off with mine.
Tablet date of purchase: September 12th
Router: ASUS RT-N66U dual-band (2.4 & 5 Ghz) with latest firmware
Wireless configuration:
- 2.4 Ghz for B/G
- 5 Ghz for N only
Distance from router to tablet: less than 50 ft
Issue: sporadic network connection. I got full Wi-fi signal bars, good Internet connection, but then cut-out and no connection. Back again after 10-20 seconds.
Fix(?): Changed the router configuration for the 5Ghz radio from 20/40 Mhz to 40 Mhz. This seems to tame the problem. I still have sporadic connection, but far less and connection is back again after a few seconds.
lanwarrior said:
Some people have no problem, while others like myself have issue. So let's figure out if this is a router config issue, since most Wifi problem with Android have to do with the router itself. I'll start off with mine.
Tablet date of purchase: September 12th
Router: ASUS RT-N66U dual-band (2.4 & 5 Ghz) with latest firmware
Wireless configuration:
- 2.4 Ghz for B/G
- 5 Ghz for N only
Distance from router to tablet: less than 50 ft
Issue: sporadic network connection. I got full Wi-fi signal bars, good Internet connection, but then cut-out and no connection. Back again after 10-20 seconds.
Fix(?): Changed the router configuration for the 5Ghz radio from 20/40 Mhz to 40 Mhz. This seems to tame the problem. I still have sporadic connection, but far less and connection is back again after a few seconds.
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I have a TP link single band N router configured for b/g/n. Both my shield portable and shield tablet have issues with wifi. My nexus 7 and my moto g are perfectly fine on it.
I think in my case I've narrowed it down to the router, though. I have a second router upstairs, also tp link single band N (different model). It is configured in bridge mode for the main router. Both shield devices are perfectly fine when connected to it. Unfortunately it only serves a small portion of my house and is much slower over all.
A robust wifi area will hide most any weak wifi. Catch is most areas are not robust.
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A robust wifi area will hide most any weak wifi. Catch is most areas are not robust.
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What do you mean by robust? Not crowded?
Strong signal with minimal set up conflicts.
lanwarrior said:
Some people have no problem, while others like myself have issue. So let's figure out if this is a router config issue, since most Wifi problem with Android have to do with the router itself. I'll start off with mine.
Tablet date of purchase: September 12th
Router: ASUS RT-N66U dual-band (2.4 & 5 Ghz) with latest firmware
Wireless configuration:
- 2.4 Ghz for B/G
- 5 Ghz for N only
Distance from router to tablet: less than 50 ft
Issue: sporadic network connection. I got full Wi-fi signal bars, good Internet connection, but then cut-out and no connection. Back again after 10-20 seconds.
Fix(?): Changed the router configuration for the 5Ghz radio from 20/40 Mhz to 40 Mhz. This seems to tame the problem. I still have sporadic connection, but far less and connection is back again after a few seconds.
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I'm using a similar setup, but an ASUS RT-AC66U instead of the N66. A frequencies are mixed-mode, and my 5GHz is 20/40Mhz. I can pull a consistent 20 Mbps down usually, without any issues. 50 Mbps down if I'm the only active network user at the time.
Wifi signal is usually at 2 bars, but I'm getting the same signal level out of the Shield Portable, my Nexus 5, and Nexus 7 on my 5Ghz net. My 2.4Ghz net is usually always full strength.
Kirotan said:
I'm using a similar setup, but an ASUS RT-AC66U instead of the N66. A frequencies are mixed-mode, and my 5GHz is 20/40Mhz. I can pull a consistent 20 Mbps down usually, without any issues. 50 Mbps down if I'm the only active network user at the time.
Wifi signal is usually at 2 bars, but I'm getting the same signal level out of the Shield Portable, my Nexus 5, and Nexus 7 on my 5Ghz net. My 2.4Ghz net is usually always full strength.
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That's interesting. I wonder if my N66U is unable to maintain a stable and consistent 5Ghz connection. So you have no problem with the connection like mien?
Do you use DD-WRT or stock ASUS firmware (what version?). I may end up buying the AC66U just to test it out.
Using a virgin hub which is a netgear i belive, 2.4 is solid even two stories away from the router. 5g is still there 2 stories up but will drop out, only 1 story up it's 1-2 bars but never drops out. 5g band on router set to 38-40ish range.
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Using a virgin hub which is a netgear i belive, 2.4 is solid even two stories away from the router. 5g is still there 2 stories up but will drop out, only 1 story up it's 1-2 bars but never drops out. 5g band on router set to 38-40ish range.
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Don't you need 5Ghz to play GRID? If I use 2.4Ghz, GRID will "complain" and won't start any game I selected.
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That's interesting. I wonder if my N66U is unable to maintain a stable and consistent 5Ghz connection. So you have no problem with the connection like mien?
Do you use DD-WRT or stock ASUS firmware (what version?). I may end up buying the AC66U just to test it out.
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I have the AC66U as well and have no problems at home but have severe wifi difficulties at work or when hotspotting to my mifi which is annoying.
lanwarrior said:
Don't you need 5Ghz to play GRID? If I use 2.4Ghz, GRID will "complain" and won't start any game I selected.
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I get full bars in the lounge which is where I would do any grid [emoji4]
lanwarrior said:
That's interesting. I wonder if my N66U is unable to maintain a stable and consistent 5Ghz connection. So you have no problem with the connection like mien?
Do you use DD-WRT or stock ASUS firmware (what version?). I may end up buying the AC66U just to test it out.
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Stock. Whatever the latest version of firmware is too- I update when it's available.
When I had problems with my Luxor tv connecting changing channel on router from auto to one of the numbered ones fixed it, perhaps it has the bug where your device ends up getting the same IP as the router. Worth a go!
My download speeds at home on the 5 ghz band setting are around 225-235 mbps, which is the same as my laptop. On the 2.4 ghz band setting my speeds are 85-95 mbps. With my phone set to Auto it always selects 2.4. Can this be fixed? Should I set the phone to always run at 5 ghz? Or should I just forget about it and leave it on auto?
My modem have 2 different wifi
1- Yavuz
2- Yavuz_5G
I'm connect 5Ghz wifi channel always on my device
You must connect 5Ghz channel
bugra333 said:
My modem have 2 different wifi
1- Yavuz
2- Yavuz_5G
I'm connect 5Ghz wifi channel always on my device
You must connect 5Ghz channel
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The question was for general purposes, like getting the best speeds when I'm out and about, not just for when I'm at home. Sorry I wasn't clear on that.