[Q] Intermitent wifi problems - Shift General

Hello
I have this brand new HTC Shift. I have just installed Windows 7 and installed all the drivers with compatibility, in order and as admin, etc etc.
But I have a problem with Wifi. It just finds networks from time to time. And sometimes not all networks.
After many tries, I was able to connect to my network after disabling security. It stayed connected and could surf and so with no problems. So I though lets try to put the security back on, and I disconnected to reconnect using password but I just won't find the network.
Right now I only get the neightbours network from time to time. I can't see my network.
The driver installed says the following
Marvell sd8686 Wireless LAN SDIO Adapter
17/12/2007
8.114.123.139
Should I try a different driver version?
Should I downgrade to Vista and check if it worked fine there? (sadly I erased the recovery on the HDD, so I can't do it that way)

EDV11 said:
Hello
I have this brand new HTC Shift. I have just installed Windows 7 and installed all the drivers with compatibility, in order and as admin, etc etc.
But I have a problem with Wifi. It just finds networks from time to time. And sometimes not all networks.
After many tries, I was able to connect to my network after disabling security. It stayed connected and could surf and so with no problems. So I though lets try to put the security back on, and I disconnected to reconnect using password but I just won't find the network.
Right now I only get the neightbours network from time to time. I can't see my network.
The driver installed says the following
Marvell sd8686 Wireless LAN SDIO Adapter
17/12/2007
8.114.123.139
Should I try a different driver version?
Should I downgrade to Vista and check if it worked fine there? (sadly I erased the recovery on the HDD, so I can't do it that way)
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I have the same, I got the updates disabled, these install somekind of update over the wifi drivers.. When disabled, I never get problems.

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Weird WiFi/connection problems

He all,
I got some connection problems.
If i insert my WiFi card(sandisk 256+WiFi) my I-mate detects it and the antanna is displayed in de buttom of my screen but whenni go to my browser(internet) the message :Cannot connect with current conection settings. To change your connection setting, tap settings.
But i have no id how to change the settings to make it work with my wireless network.
Also the WiFi card couses to freeze the system every once and while.If i take the card out everything is okey again.
I got the I-mate jam with latest rom and radio drivers and I already installed the drivers of the WiFi card.
I hope you guys can help me out with this one
Thanks in advance
GreetZ
Nick
Nobody that can help a poor guy out ?
GreetZ
Nick
I had a similar problem with my XDAII, believe it is likely to be a known problem and related to the dual function of the card.
Have you tried the website for updated drivers?
The other options are to ensure that it you have the correct settings for Work or Internet to connect to.
I assume you are connecting to a wireless Access Point on a home based WIFI system, or are you trying to connect to public hot spots?
Contacted clubimate?
It started after I installed the latest rom version you guys think I migh work if I installed the older version?>
GreetZ
Nick
which rom are you referring to, an original manufacturer version or a cooked rom from this site?
if it is a licensed version, I would contact imate, have you installed the latest drivers from the hardware supplier?
I think you may have to go to your wireless settings and ensure connect to the internet is selected. also,scan local networks and ensure you are connecting to the correct network.
my problem when I got that message was cause it was connecting to the guy next door with wep key required.
are you able to connect to your host pc via wifi using a mapped network drive? or are you simply using a wifi hotspot?
if using a wifi hotspot, you should select auto connect to non-preferred networks.
start - settings - connections and choose wireless or wifi or network and have a look at what is actually happening in the network configurations. if you are really struggling still, try posting some screen shots of your network connection settings
sorry misread post
Just to end this topic.
I returned it to sadisk and they said it was the memmory function.
I couldn't get a new one form the store i bought it so I got my money back,
I now have a new one without the extra memory.
GreetZ
Nick

Activesync 4.1 and wifi disconnection problems

When I connect the wizard to my laptop via USB cable, it syncs fine but my laptop's wifi connection drops and doesn't reconnect until I remove the wizard and/or reboot. Is this a know bug and is there a fix?
I use Intel Proset wireless for my laptop wifi connection.
It's working as designed.
M$ decided that wifi and sync together were a security risk, so stopped sync'ing over wifi. Therefore wifi will be stopped when connected.
Its strange but even after disconnecting the phone, Wifi has problems connecting back. Needs a reboot to work.
Possible fix
I had this problem too. I have the IPW2200 chipset for wifi (from Intel). The windows default driver assumes the security problem and disconnects as described in the previous reply.
I was able to fix the problem by downloading the Intel ProSet wireless software from the Intel website and installing it. Then I switched from letting windows manage the wifi connection to letting the Intel ProSet software manage the connection. The problem went away!
This all happened on my HP DV1000 series laptop running XP Home Edition.
Good luck, I hope this solves your problem.
Ron
Do a search for a program called USBswitch. It is not in the wizard forum.
Install the CAB and then you can change the comm method from RNDIS to Serial.
Activesync now works and the wifi doesn't get dropped.
I installed the latest Intel Proset drivers and the wifi connection still drops on synching. Will try the other methods.
I still can't find a fix for this problem. Its very frustrating have to reboot the laptop after every sync. I can't find this USBswitch prog as well. Need help please. I installed the latest intel drivers from the Dell site. will try the generic intel ones.
Here's a link to a thread with USB switch.
You have to be logged in to see it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=47262&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight
thanks m8! I've also tried synching with bluetooth and this fixes the wifi disconnection + no wires!

Upgraded to WM6 and now my PC wireless internet drops out

I have just upgraded my o2 XDAiis to Helmi WM6 and the new software works ok. i have a number of issues.
1. when i put the pda in the cradle my wireless internet drops out. every time and only when i try to sync the device. the wireless manager on the laptop pops up telling me unable to connect to wireless connection.. if i remove the pda and manually reconnect it, it works.. put the pda back in, drops out again.
2. i can no longer sync my ACT contacts.. i am using ACT v6.
it doesn't work and i have to unselect the act options or activesync crashes.. worked fine with WM2003
can anyone suggest a newer program to sync my contacts ?
3. the sound for the phone icon on the pda changes every now and then.. if i have the volume turned up.. it will change to vibrate.. sometimes after i view my calendar and go back to the today screen..
any ideas ?
1. AS-file-connection settings-allow wireless connection when cradle
2. dont know
3. dont realy understend the problem, is the volume changing from load to quited or vibrate chaotic?
Let me guess, you have a Centrino laptop with an Intel wifi card, and your wifi connection uses WPA security?
The problem is a bug in the Intel drivers. I fought for months with that issue. Intel finally fixed it in drivers released a couple of months ago. Just go to your laptop manufacturer's site and download the latest drivers, or go direct to Intel.com and get them there.
As an alternative solution you can switch the PPC's USB sync mode from RNDIS (the default which triggers this problem) to serial mode, but you will have to remember to do it every time you hard reset.
Go to Start->Settings->Connections tab->USB to PC icon, and untick the box that says "Enable advanced network functionality". Sometimes a soft reset is required to make the change.
If you don't have an Intel wifi card then it must be some other issue.
yes.. i have an IBM laptop with centrino and i am using an intel wireless card with WPA security.
however i have the latest drivers - 9.0.4.36
i will try the settings change to disable advanced networking features

Wifi Problem

My shift cannot view any wireless network. I tried different OS - windows 7, windows XP but nothing. Even after a restore to factory settings with Fn+F3 and windows Vista with all drivers right installed, the problem insists.
When I go to the "device manager" it shows that Marvell sd8686 driver is right installed and the green light of wireless is working. I tried everything , even taking out the battery - no good.
This is 100% not a wifi-router problem because any other PC is capable of detecting my wireless network.
Any help appreciated ! Thanks
apoparis said:
My shift cannot view any wireless network. I tried different OS - windows 7, windows XP but nothing. Even after a restore to factory settings with Fn+F3 and windows Vista with all drivers right installed, the problem insists.
When I go to the "device manager" it shows that Marvell sd8686 driver is right installed and the green light of wireless is working. I tried everything , even taking out the battery - no good.
This is 100% not a wifi-router problem because any other PC is capable of detecting my wireless network.
Any help appreciated ! Thanks
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I fear the shift has a defectosity with the Wifi card. Mine has the same problem since last winter, and I couldn't find any way around. As sending it back will cost me an amazing 100$ thanks to HTC policy for north america, I just passed on this one and put my shift on retreat.
If anybody solves this without relying to sending it back, I'm all hears
Check your router settings
I had a similar problem where it would not detect my home wifi network. My router is capable of Wireless N, B, and G. N is no problem, but mixing B & G (the router can support both modes) creates issues. Try setting your router to B or G mode only, (and configure the shift to be the same - through the WiFi Driver settings), and hopefully that will work.
Thaihugo you were right. This is a hardware problem. I found a cheaper solution. A usb wifi adapter. Now I can detect and connect to all networks.

[Q] WiFi Problems

I having some wierd problems with my universals wifi ..
I can see my homenetwork when i scan for it. My Wifi is set up to a simple WPA password and no encryption.
My Universal sees the network and i can connect to it fine. The first thing i think is strange is when connecting to it, it has automaticly checked the box saying "This network is hidden" which it is not. I then continue and the rest of the settings it sees fine. I enter my password and it connects. Fine everything is working, but then suddenly it loses its connection and now i cant connect to it anymore. If i try to reconnect it just stops and gives up and then cant see the network anymore. I have to disable and enable wifi before it can see it again but i cant connect. The only way i can reconnect, is if i hard reset the device! A reboot doesnt help. I've tried another rom, but that didnt work at all, only telling me the password was wrong even though i knew it was not.
I have tried to dissable all security on the router just to test but it doesnt work either..
What is going on here ?
EDIT:
I just tried this with a number of different networks.. Dlink routers, Open networks, HTC Hero and HTC Wildifre S as hotspots.. All doing the same.. trying to connect and then it gives up ..
EDIT 2 :
I've now installed this rom, and with that rom theres no problems.. So i guess it has something to do with the drivers in WM6 roms for uni

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