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Is anyone else having intermittent drops while connected to wifi? I've noticed my wifi drops and reconnects especially when there is heavy wifi usage... I've tried TKIP and AES with no better luck with either one.
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last night when i was trying to download an app from marketplace?
Yeah, I've just started noticing that. It wasn't doing it most of yesterday and I was using it pretty heavily. It started last night when I noticed both the 3G and wi-fi icons were on. I restarted wifi and it still showed up like that, so I rebooted. Now it seems like it's always on 3G when I pick it up.
What kind of router are you using?
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I used to have this problem regularly with mine and my girl's Droids on 2.1, and appeared to be related to using secured wireless networks. I was able to set up a test wireless network with no security and the disconnects stopped happening. Switch back and 5 to 15 minutes later I was disconnected again. I never found a fix for it on 2.1, but the problem completely went away with 2.2.
Unsure if they're related, but from what people are describing, this sounds exactly like the issues I used to have prior to rooting/2.2 on our Droids.
I noticed that it was with wep encryption only. I looked through wpa and etc and there was less dropage. Now, i don't know if your all aware, the ipad does the same thing. The only place i seen it hold up well was the wpa and the hotspot app on board.
I wonder if this is just the new radios and modems in these devices?
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Well I'm using WPA2 on a d-link 855... I thought about trying no security, but hate the idea that I may have to do that.
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Diego dude, you're running 2.2 on your droid? I wish we could do that on the DX...
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OK. Let me start by saying I'm not an expert but I may have found a solution. Go to wi-FI networks and go to wireless settings. Then click on options hard key and choose advanced. then choose Wi-Fi sleep policy and set it to never.
So far so good for me. Let me know if anyone has any luck.
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nice
nice find thanks
Trying it now!
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Yeah, I'm still having major issues. My phone will drop WiFi very often. Im going to try unsecured next. I've tried changing from tkip to are, tried turning off the sleep function... nothing. It happens most frequently when I'm doing heavy traffic like from or two another computer, where it maxes out the bandwidth capabilities of the phone...
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My issue is that some apps don't work well with wifi, like google voice when sending txts (it just hangs then says times out)
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i tried the sleep thing and still no luck i really dont want to switch my security on my router?
pima said:
i tried the sleep thing and still no luck i really dont want to switch my security on my router?
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Have you double checked not only the advanced settings under Wifi for always on, but which battery profile you're running? The default profile is the Smart one, which disables wifi/3g after so many minutes of being idle after peak hours.
i will try this thanks i do use the smart profile
I read several articles and then under wireless security changed the WPA Algorithm to TPIK and have not had a drop or WIFI issue since. Let me know if it resolves your issue.
-McMex
mcmexican said:
I read several articles and then under wireless security changed the WPA Algorithm to TPIK and have not had a drop or WIFI issue since. Let me know if it resolves your issue.
-McMex
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Has anyone else tried this? All my WIFI issues have gone away.
-McMex
Usa anyone else experiencing wifi collection issues.
Wireless N simply doesn't work. On G and B I get connected but 90% of the time I'm connected with no internet access. I use g band then b band and get no data. Turn off wifi and my 2 bars of 3g works ok. Turn back on wifi it connects and nothing can access data.
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I've changed my network name and wpa code several times. I even added a network with wep security and no difference. I tried hidden ssd and no difference.
Used to work fine. I guess logic tells me it must be EH06 modem since this problem started with in the last couple weeks.
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I have to use static ip to get on my Netgear N router. Put in all the info including a DNS server.
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How many devices connect to your router? By the way, what security do you use on your router? Get rid of your router throwing B signal, its ancient history. I connect to N/G/B no prob.
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P.S. Does anyone else tinker with your Router besides you? Did you recently turn Mac Filtering on? Do you run software such as Cisco Network Solutions? It could 'block' out 'intruders' from connecting when in reality its just your phone. Lol
I.have a new n router, dual chain or whatever n is in the 500mghtz band. I have seven devices connected. I use wpa security.
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I does have a firewall on and off (vizio router). Firewall doesn't seem to make a difference. It can and currently is setup to broadcast three separate networks. 500Mhz for n good for tv's, one I choose for g only (can do auto which is n g and b), one for older devices b band only. Phone has no data with any of the three networks. But connects to to all three.
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I.have a new n router, dual chain or whatever n is in the 500mghtz band. I have seven devices connected. I use wpa security.
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AFAIK, our Epics only connect on 2.4Ghz on wireless N. I don't think it is capable of connecting on 5Ghz...but don't quote me on that, I may be wrong.
I've connected to a 5Ghz router before, did have issues keeping a stable connection even though it was set to auto B/G/N
I don't know if you mind, but why not try throwing out 2.4Ghz frequency? Make sure your channel is 1-11. I remember the Epic not being able to connect with Data if the channel was persay, 21.
I'd get rid of the B signal, an old laptop or a PSP are the only two devices that come to mind when I think of a device that only takes B signal.. lmao.
Good point, I think the auto channel thing puts it up past 11...
I will report back. thanks for the help everyone, I do appreciate any feedback.
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Ok. Changes channel from auto to 11 and that seemed to do the trick. Now working on G. Tomorrow I'll try N.
Thanks for y'all's help!
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My question is why overnight my wifi shuts off sometimes on the Epic, even when I have "never sleep" selected in advanced settings? Running rooted stock Froyo EC05.
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My question is why overnight my wifi shuts off sometimes on the Epic, even when I have "never sleep" selected in advanced settings? Running rooted stock Froyo EC05.
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Simple my friend, not enough RAM to allow it to stay connected, so by default, the epic's Adminstrative commands terminate it in order to free up resources. Thus trying to save you battery etc. If you free up resources, like clear ram, (level 1&2) you'll notice you can connect right back as soon as you do that. The more you run at once, or even background processes eat up your ram. Some common that come to mind: Google+, Live Wallpaper, weather/clock widgets, to name a few.
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Simple my friend, not enough RAM to allow it to stay connected, so by default, the epic's Adminstrative commands terminate it in order to free up resources. Thus trying to save you battery etc. If you free up resources, like clear ram, (level 1&2) you'll notice you can connect right back as soon as you do that. The more you run at once, or even background processes eat up your ram. Some common that come to mind: Google+, Live Wallpaper, weather/clock widgets, to name a few.
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Thanks for the explanation...but I find it weird that it's always overnight, and not when I have lots of apps going during normal use. Shouldn't there be much more RAM free when nothing's hapenning in the foreground? It's not every night either, only some.
Settings, Wi-Fi, advanced. What does the Wi-Fi optimization tick box do?
I'm periodically losing my connection to Google services while my phone is idling on Wi-Fi. Would this help? Would it drastically increase battery consumption?
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Settings, Wi-Fi, advanced. What does the Wi-Fi optimization tick box do?
I'm periodically losing my connection to Google services while my phone is idling on Wi-Fi. Would this help? Would it drastically increase battery consumption?
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afaik this option reduces the speed of wifi when the screen is off.
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afaik this option reduces the speed of wifi when the screen is off.
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OK so it shouldn't actually shut it off completely though, right?
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Hmm, interesting. I think I'm seeing the same thing with GrooVe IP periodically disconnecting from Google Voice. I had an extended email thread with a support person for GrooVe IP, and one of the things he suggested was to turn off Wi-Fi optimization. As far as I can tell, neither "on" nor "off" had any effect on how frequently the connection to Google Voice dropped.
I'd be very interested if anyone has another suggestion.
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Hmm, interesting. I think I'm seeing the same thing with GrooVe IP periodically disconnecting from Google Voice. I had an extended email thread with a support person for GrooVe IP, and one of the things he suggested was to turn off Wi-Fi optimization. As far as I can tell, neither "on" nor "off" had any effect on how frequently the connection to Google Voice dropped.
I'd be very interested if anyone has another suggestion.
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Did you notice any change in battery life with it checked vs unchecked.
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If there was any change, it was too small to notice in the limited testing I did.
I've noticed that I'm getting disconnected pretty frequently from gtalk when the screen is off. I just turned off Wi-Fi optimization to see if it makes a difference. I have my wifi always on during sleep so I can't think of anything else that would affect this.
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Settings, Wi-Fi, advanced. What does the Wi-Fi optimization tick box do?
I'm periodically losing my connection to Google services while my phone is idling on Wi-Fi. Would this help? Would it drastically increase battery consumption?
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I'm experiencing the same problem too but it doesn't have to do with the Wi-Fi optimization setting. Apparently it has something to do with the 4.2 update and our routers. Many others are having the problem too as there's a issue title for it already
http://code.google.com/p/android/is...ID Type Status Owner Summary Stars&start=1000
Set your lease time to max..
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jim.k.yee said:
I'm experiencing the same problem too but it doesn't have to do with the Wi-Fi optimization setting. Apparently it has something to do with the 4.2 update and our routers. Many others are having the problem too as there's a issue title for it already
http://code.google.com/p/android/is...ID Type Status Owner Summary Stars&start=1000
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That doesn't sound like the issue I'm experiencing. For example, the description there says, "Have to toggle wifi on/off to get it to connect again." Whatever is happening to cause GrooVe IP to lose the connection with Google Voice, it repairs itself automatically; GrooVe IP always reconnects within 30 seconds after a disconnect without any manual intervention on my part (not even opening the app: I'm just watching the status icon in the notification bar).
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I've noticed that I'm getting disconnected pretty frequently from gtalk when the screen is off. I just turned off Wi-Fi optimization to see if it makes a difference. I have my wifi always on during sleep so I can't think of anything else that would affect this.
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The problem with GrooVe IP/Google Voice does not occur only when the screen is off; I have watched GrooVe IP disconnect and reconnect with no provocation while I was reading an RSS feed, for example.
GrooVe IP call disruption
I have been noticing GrooVe IP calls getting disrupted all of a sudden while I am on a call on Nexus 4 (4.2 update) as well. There would be no sound for may be 15 seconds or so and then may be the call would get back to normal. Also, in GrooVe IP my bluetooth headset(Voyager 975) voice has been quite "crackly". That is, my voice via the bluetooth headset mic.
uncheck it!
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Did you notice any change in battery life with it checked vs unchecked.
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I must thank OP for bringing this to my attention. This past week my N4 have had hard time connecting wifi when I am on different floor from the router. Yesterday i read this thread and then unchecked wifi optimization. Since then, my N4 can always stay online :good:
Thanks!!!
That said, two things I can confirm with my own experience:
1, uncheck it increase wifi reception
2, battery drains slightly faster, but not much. check it only when you are very close to the router.
Similar issue but only on N4
I am having perhaps a related problem with my N4. I do get intermittent disconnect from Wi-Fi, too, but the bigger problem that I am having is that the link speed between the N4 and the router is at 1 Mbps. The status icon shows full bars with "Excellent" signal, but the actual speed is at 1 Mbps (perhaps below).
What's perplexing is that my N7 doesn't have this problem. Same exact OS (4.2.1). I see 65 Mbps, 72 Mbps, etc., on N7 while the N4 next to it shows 1 Mbps. This essentially makes it impossible to do anything in Wi-Fi including VOIP calls.
Are there routers that are known to work well with N4? My router is old and I wouldn't mind changing it if there is one.
Same issue here stock unrooted. Speeds slow to a crawl. I found to get 1mbps I can put the phone in airplane mode and shut off GPS the rest of the devices in the house on the same router get 15-20mbps
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afaik this option reduces the speed of wifi when the screen is off.
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+1
With mobile data off, if this option was turned off, I wouldn't get notification of email etc.
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With mobile data off, if this option was turned off, I wouldn't get notification of email etc.
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No, for wifi speed should be "pm_fast"
did you manage to fix it ???
First - Hi all, long time reader but this is the first time I've needed to start a thread - so sorry about my first post being a problem/Q!
I've not had my Nexus 4 long, but have got some pretty annoying Wi-Fi issues. I've searched for answers but it seems that people have different Wi-Fi problems and I just wanted to see whether my issue was a common one and, if so, is there a fix on the horizon?
My issue is that I can connect to some routers but not to others (work, home, most open networks)... when I connect it simply says "saved, secured with WPA/WPA2" but wont then connect.
Phones running stock 4.2.1 with franco kernel r28 and the things I have tried are:
Resetting routers
Assigning static IP address
Wi-Fi direct from my Nexus 7
Cleared cache from recovery
changed the Wi-Fi band from 'Auto' to 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz
Flashed new kernel
Very frustrating and because of my signal the lack of Wi-Fi has made me go back to my old phone while I wait for a fix... which connects perfectly to the networks (S3 running CM 10.1)
Is this a 4.2.1 issue - as seems to be the consensus with other Wi-Fi issues or possibly a hardware issue?
Thanks for any info!
There's one fix you've not tried which might work for you (it didn't for me). You would have to be rooted though, which is going to system/etc/dhcpcd and changing the permission on dhcpcd-run-hooks to read and execute from "others". This help some people out but turns out for me that my router isn't compatible with my phone. (DSL-2780).
I've noticed that some of the mobile devices(eg iPhone 3gs, SGS2) are quite sensitive to wireless channel which your router/ap broadcast on.
Try manually switch to channel 6 or 8 that solved my issue - I don't believe in incompatible routers usually problems are related to config.
It is more complicated with an access to the public WiFi as you can not modify the setup.
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There's one fix you've not tried which might work for you (it didn't for me). You would have to be rooted though, which is going to system/etc/dhcpcd and changing the permission on dhcpcd-run-hooks to read and execute from "others". This help some people out but turns out for me that my router isn't compatible with my phone. (DSL-2780).
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Ok, thanks for this I will give it a go and let you know.
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I've noticed that some of the mobile devices(eg iPhone 3gs, SGS2) are quite sensitive to wireless channel which your router/ap broadcast on.
Try manually switch to channel 6 or 8 that solved my issue - I don't believe in incompatible routers usually problems are related to config.
It is more complicated with an access to the public WiFi as you can not modify the setup.
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I have tried this on the routers which I am able to change the channel of and it didn't change anything.
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There's one fix you've not tried which might work for you (it didn't for me). You would have to be rooted though, which is going to system/etc/dhcpcd and changing the permission on dhcpcd-run-hooks to read and execute from "others". This help some people out but turns out for me that my router isn't compatible with my phone. (DSL-2780).
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Just to update.
I've now tried this and still can't connect to the affected Wi-Fi networks, probably going to have to wait for 4.2.2 to see if that fixes it...
I had troubles connecting to my wifi network here in my house, which worked pretty good with my galaxy nexus, what i did and worked was deactivating the option "avoid poor connections" in wifi advanced settings, you should give this a try
Fixed it for me
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I had troubles connecting to my wifi network here in my house, which worked pretty good with my galaxy nexus, what i did and worked was deactivating the option "avoid poor connections" in wifi advanced settings, you should give this a try
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Thanks Chad, it was driving me crazy the constant data drops I had when trying to listen to streamed audio in XiiaLive Pro. Which worked flawlessly with my old HTC Desire.
Did as you said, and perfect now.
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Thanks Chad, it was driving me crazy the constant data drops I had when trying to listen to streamed audio in XiiaLive Pro. Which worked flawlessly with my old HTC Desire.
Did as you said, and perfect now.
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Glad I could help
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I too have wifi issues with my N4. We have several phones at home - an HTC Aria and believe it or not the SGS1, SGS2 and SGS3!
All of them connect with no problems. My brand new N4 will see the router but refuses to connect until I toggle wifi on/of serveral times in succession, sometimes 6-8 times!
I have avoid poor wifi disabled but it does not help
I really hope El Goog fixes this asap as it is very frustrating.
I've had this issue forever. Android phones hate low or overcrowded signal. Though my nexus 7 always works fine. Makes me think it is the lack of WiFi antenna strength
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Its a 4.2.1 issue
http://androidheadlines.com/2013/02/nexus-users-reporting-wifi-problems-on-android-4-2.html
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Nope, i have a 4.2.2 and its same think
i have a problem in my nexus 4 wifi ... it don't connect automatically to wifi network ,, i have to turn wifi off and turn it on to connect !!! any solution ??
OK this is really pissing me off. Everyone time I go on my nexus device it doesn't automatically connect to the WiFi.. I have to either disable the WiFi and reenable it. Or just click on my network and click connect (it says its saved but doesn't automatically connect when I turn on my device), i tried everything from forgetting every saved network, restarting me device, ect, and its not my routers problem, my DNA connects automatically when I turn it on. Any of you guys had this problem? If so what did you do to fix it?
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what router? My nexus 7 is fine and so is my sgs1.
No idea what router I have but that's not the problem, problem is that when I turn on my nexus and get passed the lockscreen, the WiFi would normaly automatically connect. It for some reason stopped doing that and it gets really annoying manually connecting
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No idea what router I have but that's not the problem, problem is that when I turn on my nexus and get passed the lockscreen, the WiFi would normaly automatically connect. It for some reason stopped doing that and it gets really annoying manually connecting
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try to change your kernel. the wifi drivers are in the kernel...
Running stock, never changed my ROM or kernel
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You could try a different channel on your router
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PhantomsWay said:
OK this is really pissing me off. Everyone time I go on my nexus device it doesn't automatically connect to the WiFi.. I have to either disable the WiFi and reenable it. Or just click on my network and click connect (it says its saved but doesn't automatically connect when I turn on my device), i tried everything from forgetting every saved network, restarting me device, ect, and its not my routers problem, my DNA connects automatically when I turn it on. Any of you guys had this problem? If so what did you do to fix it?
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Hi,
I share the same problem. Upon a reboot, it will work normally for a while.
Once they symptoms starts, it will refuse to connect most of the time. When it does connect, it will disconnect within a couple of minutes. WPS wont respond either. toggle wifi/airplane mode does not work either.
The only way is to reboot.
However, I did have some findings but couldnt get it fixed! Do this and test if it works for you as well:
Go to terminal (needs to be rooted device):
Simply select the "Take wifilock/B]" option and it will stay connected!
Release it and it will get disconnected and back to the same issue.
Hopefully some experts can give us some pointers?
Temporary fix
I have the same problem. This is what i did to fix it: Settings- Wifi settings- advanced- switch always on to Never, reboot in recovery, clear cache, reboot your device and go back and turn Wifi back to Always on. this is a temporary fix because if you reboot or shutdown your device, you will need to redo the steps. this is a known problem with google's 4.2 jellybean. we need an update soon!
hope it helps you.
Thanks for your help
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It won't be much comfort to you, but remember that "it takes two to tango".
Yeah, there's IEEE standards for all of this stuff. Do interop problems still happen? All the frigging time, every day. Sure it is maddening.
And sometimes the problems only manifest themselves with an exact pair of firmware(s) releases between the AP and the client device. I had a WiFi router that would gladly talk to four or five unique types of devices; on the sixth - an Android phone - it would associate & authenticate successfully, but the client device would never get an IP address.
That sure sounds like a problem with the phone, doesn't it?
How did I fix the problem? I upgraded the firmware ... on the router !
Sometimes problems with intermittent connections can be rectified by fooling with things that you might think have no bearing on the problem. For instance, some routers will accept connections in A/B/G/N mode. Do you need all of those? If not, simplify your router's behaviors by disabling non-essential features, e.g. select G-only or N-only.
That's just an example - but the point is that the fewer behaviors either of the devices engage in, the lower the probability that the bug which is shared between them will get expressed.
So, you can either fool around with both devices, only one of them - changing one setting at a time to see if that alters the behavior you observe, or you can throw one device away and start all over with new combinations of devices. The router probably has more knobs which can be turned than the phone does (unless it's not your router, or you don't control it).
Good luck