Hello everyone!
I just got the S4, and im really impressed by it.
But for a heavy youtube user, beein unable to connect to my home wifi is a big problem.
I know this is not 100% the right forum, sice i have the I9505 edition of the phone (I'm from Norway), but I guess this is the best forum to ask.
Whenever I try to connect to my home wifi I immediately get the message "Authentication error occurred" and the S4 wants me to insert password again. I did manage to connect to the wifi for some breef moments using the "Wifi connection manager" application, but it suddenly stopped working after I put the phone to lock screen. I have updated the phone in Kies, Rooted it to maybe find some fixes, rebooted the access point, forgot and reconnected the network, and still no luck
Here is some info on the wifi:
WPA-PSK (personal)
We use an access point for the wireless singals. This is a Moterola AP-5131
But considering there beeing 4 iPhones and 2 laptops already connected to the wifi, I doubt it beeing the AP that is the problem.
I really hope that there is a phone-side fix to this problem, because it is easier to hack into the Matrix than to acces the AccesPoint.
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I have noticed the same "authentication error" on mine as well with public sites like Sams club and target to name two. Never had this issue on the S3.
There is a known issue concerning the S4s ability to connect to certain routers or APs. The issue is most prevalent on D-Link equipment but there have been reports of Cisco, Linksys, and other wireless APs having issues as well. Instead of getting a different phone, I opted to get a new router and I have been good ever since.
There is an issue with Android 4.2.x where WiFi will not connect to certain wireless routers or APs as well but with the Galaxy S4, the issue seems to affect more D-Link hardware than any others - I don't know why. It's a really weird problem.
As for correcting the problem, you will basically have to tinker with the wireless settings of the wireless router or AP you wish to connect to until it works - and it may work for only a small period of time. No amount of tinkering worked for my D-Link DIR-655 so I purchased an Asus RT-AC66U and I can connect now. I've heard of success with Netgear routers as well.
slapdaddy said:
There is a known issue concerning the S4s ability to connect to certain routers or APs. The issue is most prevalent on D-Link equipment but there have been reports of Cisco, Linksys, and other wireless APs having issues as well. Instead of getting a different phone, I opted to get a new router and I have been good ever since.
There is an issue with Android 4.2.x where WiFi will not connect to certain wireless routers or APs as well but with the Galaxy S4, the issue seems to affect more D-Link hardware than any others - I don't know why. It's a really weird problem.
As for correcting the problem, you will basically have to tinker with the wireless settings of the wireless router or AP you wish to connect to until it works - and it may work for only a small period of time. No amount of tinkering worked for my D-Link DIR-655 so I purchased an Asus RT-AC66U and I can connect now. I've heard of success with Netgear routers as well.
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Thanks for the replies! I just think its funny how 4 iPhones are connected, but the S4 wont connect.
I think I will try flashing stock firmware a couple of times first, just to be sure that this is not a phone-side error. As i said in my OP, the AP is like the Fort Knox. I will have to serial into it using telnet software, and I dont have the cables.
But as you said, I might end up with buying a new AP :/
That sounds like an awful lot of hell to go through just to change some wireless settings lol. Try changing your security key to AES encryption and see if that works.
I used to relish the battles I fought with my electronic equipment, aka toys lol. Now I just want them to work without a fuss. Thats one big reason I bought a new router.
slapdaddy said:
That sounds like an awful lot of hell to go through just to change some wireless settings lol. Try changing your security key to AES encryption and see if that works.
I used to relish the battles I fought with my electronic equipment, aka toys lol. Now I just want them to work without a fuss. Thats one big reason I bought a new router.
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Yeah it IS hell, but as I said, the only way for me to log into my AP is to reset the damn thing to factory settings first, because I think WAN port access has been disabled In the settings. Bloody buisness solutions -_-
I have tried all the IP adresses suggested In the manuals, and change to static settings to match the submask
slapdaddy said:
There is a known issue concerning the S4s ability to connect to certain routers or APs. The issue is most prevalent on D-Link equipment but there have been reports of Cisco, Linksys, and other wireless APs having issues as well. Instead of getting a different phone, I opted to get a new router and I have been good ever since.
There is an issue with Android 4.2.x where WiFi will not connect to certain wireless routers or APs as well but with the Galaxy S4, the issue seems to affect more D-Link hardware than any others - I don't know why. It's a really weird problem.
As for correcting the problem, you will basically have to tinker with the wireless settings of the wireless router or AP you wish to connect to until it works - and it may work for only a small period of time. No amount of tinkering worked for my D-Link DIR-655 so I purchased an Asus RT-AC66U and I can connect now. I've heard of success with Netgear routers as well.
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Would you happen to have a link for more info in this? I am running a D-Link DIR-655 as well
Edit: I did some poking around and found this/ I did not come up with this I just found it at the site linked below. It seems to have helped me.
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1. Login to your router
2. Go to the setting for wireless 2.4 (probably radio 1) (For [COLOR=#840000 !important][FONT=inherit !important][COLOR=#840000 !important][FONT=inherit !important]Sitecom[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR] go to tab Basic> subtab Wireless 2.4 GHz)
So what i changed here is the 802.11 mode. (there are several modes like: just 802.11b, just 802.11g, just 802.11n, mixed 802.11b and 802.11g, mixed 802.11g and 802.11n ........)
>>> I Put It On: "mixed 802.11g and 802.11n"<<< (it used to be on mixed 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n)
3. Secondly i disabled Auto Channel Scan. This allowed me to select a Wireless Channel (frequency/channel).
>>>I Chose the highest channel ("2.472 GHz - CH13")<<<
4. I used to have the Transmission Rate at the option "best (automatically)"
>>>I changed this to the option: "54" (Mbit/s)<<<
5. I have channel width at the option: "auto 20/40 MHz" (but it always used to be this one)
Furthermore i have the following settings:
> Security mode: "[COLOR=#840000 !important][FONT=inherit !important][COLOR=#840000 !important][FONT=inherit !important]WPA[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR] - Personal"
> WPA Mode: "WPA or [COLOR=#840000 !important][FONT=inherit !important][COLOR=#840000 !important][FONT=inherit !important]WPA2[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]"
> Cipher Type: "TKIP and AES"
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Link to where I found this.
http://www.galaxys4forums.net/forum/12-galaxy-s4-help/292-wi-fi-connectivity-issues-4.html
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Yeah thats basically everything one will need to try in order to resolve the problem.
I refuse to slow my router down to 54g though, even if it would have fixed the problem, which it didn't.
Is there any solution on the phone side?
I have the same problem, but the router is in company network, and there is no way I can access it.
slapdaddy said:
Yeah thats basically everything one will need to try in order to resolve the problem.
I refuse to slow my router down to 54g though, even if it would have fixed the problem, which it didn't.
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I had the same issue. I use a linksys with wpa security. Use tkip cipher. I was on AES and would not connect. Just remember to reconnect your other devices to wifi.
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I had that happen when I first tried to connect to my home network. I "forgot" the network, rebooted the phone, and typed everything back in. It worked for me. YMMV
Update firmware on your router/access point.
Then set security to WPA2-Personal.
Use AES. TKIP is more secure but much slower.
Everything else leave on auto/default.
Zapha did you ever find a solution?
I have the AP-5131 at work as well. I have had the the same problem on my HTC Evo 4G LTE since it first upgraded to Jelly bean. Zero issues on ICS. So far every JB ROM I've tried has the same issue. Iphones, ipods and laptops are also connecting fine
So far my only solution has been to unplug wireless and plug it back in. It will reconnect until i wander out of range and i get the error again.
zapha said:
Yeah it IS hell, but as I said, the only way for me to log into my AP is to reset the damn thing to factory settings first, because I think WAN port access has been disabled In the settings. Bloody buisness solutions -_-
I have tried all the IP adresses suggested In the manuals, and change to static settings to match the submask
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I realize this is a somewhat older thread, so if I need to repost a new one please let me know. My gf and I both have S4s, but only mine is modded. She's currently in the hospital with pneumonia and she asked me if they had a Wi-Fi connection there for her phone. When I searched I found 4 open hotspots, and upon connecting only a webpage came up asking to agree to their terms and conditions before it connected.
Mine, on the other hand showed that it connected without an agreement page, but I wasn't able to use ANY data functions, be it Wi-Fi or LTE. Turning off Wi-Fi didn't help the issue, so only a reboot got my LTE working again. This wasn't the first time this has happened to me, but only after connecting hers am I seeing anything else but it connecting (sort of). I should add here that I never have this issue at either my home or hers.
I've tried playing with the settings several times, so I wouldn't be asking if I found a solution... Lol! The only things I can think of are 1) my particular phone is faulty in some respect 2) it could be the rom I'm using, which is Goldeneye 8.0 at the present. In retrospect I've just started to notice this happening in the past month or so... I was able to connect to publics just fine prior to that, no matter if they were passworded or totally open. Any help would be immensely appreciated as always, and again I apologize if I should've created a new thread... Thanks in advance! :fingers-crossed:
I just want to add that my wife has this funny thing that some android phones cannot connect to the Internet.
Even my very Samsung s7 cannot log in to the net.the strange thing is on the day I bought the phone.it can be connected to wife.but the nx day it just cannot hooked up to the wi Fi.
Even stranger is my old s5 which has been hooked up to wifI previously also cannot connect.
I tried calling up the isp.the usual thing about switching off the router.re connect the cables to try a gin.no luck.the isp tech even said I key in the wrong password.I confirm that my password has never been changed before.I try up teen times to no avail
I finally found out that by retyping your security password on your router wireless settings solved the problem.even if it is the same password as before.I tried it and boom.wifi is back.everything is still the same password and all.but it will not connect until you retype your password again
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I did a search for WIFI, and only found some few 1,892,361 threads. It was a little daunting, so here I am wondering if we have a One-Stop-Shopping WIFI sticky that will break down how to use the WIFI on my X01HT.
I can see my home network with my TyTN. After I enter in the network key I'm still locked out without an explanation (yes I verified the key is correct). My TyTN just goes back to seeing my network as available
Soooo I'm thinking that I'm not the only person with WIFI issues. Sticky ... someone?
In10se said:
I did a search for WIFI, and only found some few 1,892,361 threads. It was a little daunting, so here I am wondering if we have a One-Stop-Shopping WIFI sticky that will break down how to use the WIFI on my X01HT.
I can see my home network with my TyTN. After I enter in the network key I'm still locked out without an explanation (yes I verified the key is correct). My TyTN just goes back to seeing my network as available
Soooo I'm thinking that I'm not the only person with WIFI issues. Sticky ... someone?
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do you have mac filtering enabled on your router? if so you might want to add the mac from your phone..
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do you have mac filtering enabled on your router? if so you might want to add the mac from your phone..
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Thanks for the idea shogunmark, but that's disabled by default.
Use IEEE 802.1x network access control
EAP type ???? dunno what this is.
linksys wrt54g ver6 router
HTC SoftBank X01HT w/TyTN ROM
There are several open networks around me (i live in an apartment building on the second floor) but I cannot connect with any of them
as an experiment try this..
exp 1. on your phone, go to connections and make sure you choose the "My Isp" connection (just in case your provider uses proxy, this wont prevent you from connecting to your router, but if a successful connection is made, it can prevent you from browsing)
exp 2. Turn off the security on your router and try to connect again.. this will help determine what is causing the issue, maybe its the phone, maybe its the encryption...
if neither of the above work then try this..
exp 3. put the phone in flight mode, then turn on the wifi and try to connect..
and i havent seen to many issues with the hermes and the linksys wrt54g, however i know there have been several other users with different phones have issues with these routers... but i think we can get you figured out here...
Is there a wifi for dummies here at XDA-Developers?
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There is now!
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as an experiment try this..
exp 1. on your phone, go to connections and make sure you choose the "My Isp" connection (just in case your provider uses proxy, this wont prevent you from connecting to your router, but if a successful connection is made, it can prevent you from browsing)
exp 2. Turn off the security on your router and try to connect again.. this will help determine what is causing the issue, maybe its the phone, maybe its the encryption...
if neither of the above work then try this..
exp 3. put the phone in flight mode, then turn on the wifi and try to connect..
and i havent seen to many issues with the hermes and the linksys wrt54g, however i know there have been several other users with different phones have issues with these routers... but i think we can get you figured out here...
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Lol ... I followed your instructions but a new problem came up last night. In the process of 'fixing" my WIFI issues I "fixed" my wireless network ... it ain't working now either
I'm going to host a new thread looking for wrt54g/hermes users to share with me their settings. I'll even add a paypal bounty for the post that fixes my woes.
I'm posting through a neighbor's WIFI connection right now which means I should be able to pick up this same connection with my hermes right? Not!?!?!?
SO now I have managed to not hook up my new toy and kill my own wireless network all in one night *shakes his empty valium bottle with a look of longing*. I think this is why God invented prosac.
For the record, reception of WiFi on the Hermes is really not terribly strong. That might be your problem all by itself.
In10se said:
Lol ... I followed your instructions but a new problem came up last night. In the process of 'fixing" my WIFI issues I "fixed" my wireless network ... it ain't working now either
I'm going to host a new thread looking for wrt54g/hermes users to share with me their settings. I'll even add a paypal bounty for the post that fixes my woes.
I'm posting through a neighbor's WIFI connection right now which means I should be able to pick up this same connection with my hermes right? Not!?!?!?
SO now I have managed to not hook up my new toy and kill my own wireless network all in one night *shakes his empty valium bottle with a look of longing*. I think this is why God invented prosac.
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i dont have a linksys (i wasnt that dumb, lol) i mean, i went another route but if your willing to, i wouldnt mind checking this out with you... if you want to you can pm me and we can set up remote admin on the linksys and take it from there...
I'd go to linksys.com and download./install the latest firmware. Make sure you reset everything back to factory defaults and start from scratch.
My Wizard and my Hermes, both on WM6, work with WEP on the Linksys wrt54G and my sonicwall tz150. Personally I prefer DLink now for low end wireless routers/access points but that's me
btw, I love your stickie Mike!
Woohoo so I now have my network back up.
All is well with my hermes too. Now if i can get skype to run I'll be a happy person.
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There is now!
Mike
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Holy **** I just spit coffee all over my laptop with that!
LOL
Jim
In10se said:
Woohoo so I no have my network back up.
Still cannot connect to anything with my hermes though. Even if I'm a few feet from my wireless router ... still nadda.
I'm thinking that this rom is somehow not as good as some of the others. The tytn rom is what I have ... any suggestions for a rom that will do better?
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Your sig indicates that your WM6 came "preloaded"... which ROM is it? (there are quite a few here...) If you don't know then I suggest that you read the WIKI and the stickies and such and then flash a newer ROM.
At least that's what I would do.
If you are also experiencing Wi-fi connectivity issues with Samsung Galaxy I 9000 here is the solution :
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To get Wi-Fi fixed on your Samsung Galaxy I 9000 follow the instructions detailed below :
Make sure Wi-Fi is ON and Navigate to Settings -> Wireless and Network -> Wi-Fi Settings, now click the left-side context-menu button on your phone to bring-up Advanced option and click it.
Now to get things working we will need to make cellphone use a static IP address for Wi-Fi, check the Use Static IP option and proceed with entering values manually.
If you are not sure what values to use take a look at your network-adapter status on computer, here are my settings (should works on most default router setups).
Enter all values and your screen should now look like the one below.
Now go back to your Wi-Fi settings page and click your access-point name and it should show you the manually entered IP value.
Your Wi-Fi issues should be now over.
If you need help with manual values do ask here.
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If you are also experiencing Wi-fi connectivity issues with Samsung Galaxy I 9000 here is the solution :
Problem :
Solution (Tested Personally) :
To get Wi-Fi fixed on your Samsung Galaxy I 9000 follow the instructions detailed below :
Make sure Wi-Fi is ON and Navigate to Settings -> Wireless and Network -> Wi-Fi Settings, now click the left-side context-menu button on your phone to bring-up Advanced option and click it.
Now to get things working we will need to make cellphone use a static IP address for Wi-Fi, check the Use Static IP option and proceed with entering values manually.
If you are not sure what values to use take a look at your network-adapter status on computer, here are my settings (should works on most default router setups).
Enter all values and your screen should now look like the one below.
Now go back to your Wi-Fi settings page and click your access-point name and it should show you the manually entered IP value.
Your Wi-Fi issues should be now over.
If you need help with manual values do ask here.
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is tis te lan ip or wan ip?
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is tis te lan ip or wan ip?
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LAN IP you want to allot to your SGS.
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I don't mean to be offensive but your recommendations make no sense at all...
You are saying: if you have wifi troubles switch from DHCP assigned ip-addresses to static ip-addresses, using the settings which are personal to _your_ setup at _your_ house.
If for some reason static-ip-address gives you a better connectivity I suggest you start investigating your DHCP configuration in your network.
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I don't mean to be offensive but your recommendations make no sense at all...
You are saying: if you have wifi troubles switch from DHCP assigned ip-addresses to static ip-addresses, using the settings which are personal to _your_ setup at _your_ house.
If for some reason static-ip-address gives you a better connectivity I suggest you start investigating your DHCP configuration in your network.
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No offense taken, but being a system administrator and software developer for 9 years I know what I am talking about. The "DHCP configuration" on my network/router is fine, it is working flawlessly for past few years with 8 computers on the LAN with multiple wi-fi devices connecting to it almost on daily basis - only SGS gets the Wi-Fi blues; it is the 'SGS DHCP' driver implementation which is having issues - without a static IP SGS connects and works for some time but have issues re-connecting automatically after a screen-off or long break. I personally had used my iPhone 3G on this setup for more then a yaear (and many other phones/devices occasionally) without a hiccup and problems were there on SGS from very first day until I used the STATIC IP.
Here are some forum/blog posts/user opinions confirming the SGS wifi issue and the static ip solution :
http://www.megaleecher.net/Fix_For_Samsung_Galaxy_S_I9000_Wi-Fi (this post is based on this article)
http://it-all-happens.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi.html
http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/samsung_gti9000 (check-out known issues second bullet)
http://www.talktogadgets.com/2010/08/how-to-fix-samsung-galaxy-s-wifi/
google for more..
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If you are having SGS Wi-fi issues, have you tried this solution ?
Thanks for the tip. But I was wondering how the wifi would perform if you were at a wifi zone other than your house wifi with these settings. For example, university library or a coffee shop. Would the wifi connectivity get distorted due to these settings when we're using free wifi such as the above mentioned?
I haven't tried this but have the same concern about switching to other wifi networks. My data plan includes free wifi connection to the Cloud, BT Openzone and other wifi hotspots. I would be concerned at the effect of a static IP address on those.
I have only noticed an issue with wifi since upgrading to Froyo. Sometimes the phone dies not switch back from 3G or HDSPA when I return to a wifi zone. The workaround is to switch wifi off and back on again. I have an unlimited data plan so the only concern is speed but that does make it annoying.
rajesh26e4u said:
Thanks for the tip. But I was wondering how the wifi would perform if you were at a wifi zone other than your house wifi with these settings. For example, university library or a coffee shop. Would the wifi connectivity get distorted due to these settings when we're using free wifi such as the above mentioned?
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I haven't tried this but have the same concern about switching to other wifi networks. My data plan includes free wifi connection to the Cloud, BT Openzone and other wifi hotspots. I would be concerned at the effect of a static IP address on those.
I have only noticed an issue with wifi since upgrading to Froyo. Sometimes the phone dies not switch back from 3G or HDSPA when I return to a wifi zone. The workaround is to switch wifi off and back on again. I have an unlimited data plan so the only concern is speed but that does make it annoying.
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"There's an app for that" - http://www.appbrain.com/app/wifi-static/com.farproc.wifi.statIc
Now connects but no Data Transfer
Hello ApnaDroid,
Thanks for your trick.. Now I can get "connected" but cannot have any data transfer.. when I connect to my wifi router (my modem and wifi router are seperate units) which is on 10.1.1.10, I dont see it connected and having data transfer. Strangely, when I see under WiFi routers wireless statistics, I cann see the MAC address of the Galaxy S showing this in front "STA-ASSOC".
That means, that I am getting connecetd to the wifi alright.... but no data transfer... MIND YOU, WITH NO CHANGES TO THE SAME WIFI, WHEN I FACTORY RESET, EVERYTHING WORKS FINE.
Please guide. Is there any way to patch this in Froyo Build DDJP6.
Regards
PS ; Is there any way I can reset the Wifi to factory settings without Hard Formatting (Factory Formatting) my Galaxy S ???
This solved it..
akshayadv said:
Hello ApnaDroid,
Thanks for your trick.. Now I can get "connected" but cannot have any data transfer.. when I connect to my wifi router (my modem and wifi router are seperate units) which is on 10.1.1.10, I dont see it connected and having data transfer. Strangely, when I see under WiFi routers wireless statistics, I cann see the MAC address of the Galaxy S showing this in front "STA-ASSOC".
That means, that I am getting connecetd to the wifi alright.... but no data transfer... MIND YOU, WITH NO CHANGES TO THE SAME WIFI, WHEN I FACTORY RESET, EVERYTHING WORKS FINE.
Please guide. Is there any way to patch this in Froyo Build DDJP6.
Regards
PS ; Is there any way I can reset the Wifi to factory settings without Hard Formatting (Factory Formatting) my Galaxy S ???
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After doig all the above, I again switched back and unchecked the "Static IP". Then voila... I tried this...i open allshare app which go to wifi settings and connect to the wifi then just close allshare and you have wifi
Went to allshare ad enables wifi... IT WORKS...
As soon as I updated to Froyo I had the same issue with regards to wifi refusing to reconnect to my Netgear WNR2000 at home after a short while, it was fine with Eclair and worked fine with a Draytek 2600 at work after update.
My solution was to change the Netgear router to use WPA2 encryption and not mixed WPA/WPA2, have not had a problem since. I have not tried other methods yet.
Woah, the AllShare method really worked for me. I went out one day and tried to connect unsuccessfully to a hotspot. When I came back, the Wifi didn't work and was stuck at "Obtaining an IP address". Nothing else worked, but accessing the wifi settings through Allshare, gave it an external ip address, (169.152.647.201 or something or other) and from there, refreshed to obtain a local IP within the proper subnet.
Thanks akshayadv!
Also, guys you may try to remove dhcp reservation for galaxy from your routers. Helped meh.
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Woah, the AllShare method really worked for me. I went out one day and tried to connect unsuccessfully to a hotspot. When I came back, the Wifi didn't work and was stuck at "Obtaining an IP address". Nothing else worked, but accessing the wifi settings through Allshare, gave it an external ip address, (169.152.647.201 or something or other) and from there, refreshed to obtain a local IP within the proper subnet.
Thanks akshayadv!
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Hi,
My Stock 2.1 did not have any wifi problems. Now updating to stock 2.2 it does. Found a little app on market, Wifi Fixer from Zanshin which did not do anything to improve. Uninstalled it again. Restarting my Bogpond Netgear cable modem router (CG814WGv3) did do the trick for about 2 minutes before dropping again. Another time the wifi stays on but no connection to internet. Which is not correct as other wifi phone does connect as well as my wifi laptop and this computer. Phone reboot will fix wifi for a little while. So I do think this is a Froyo 2.2 issue and dont want to change the router settings as it did work before without a problem. I dont want to go the static IP route for now.
I am wondering if it has anything to do with maybe my Aura gps program. Not so much because of the gps, but because the program wants a data connection at times. Similar with google maps I hear... I see some people suggesting this may create a conflict when only on wifi even though it initially works, something with re-associating the wifi. I am not that technical, so I leave it for your consideration...
???
I would like to find out more about the Allshare method. Could not find an app on market with this name, what is it, where to find, and how to go about it?
Any other solutions or fixes? (I find so many posts/threads, which so little on possible fixes.)
Phone details in signature.
Thanks
Dear VeenK,
All Samsung Galaxy S Froyo ROMs have an app called allshared which comes pre-installed. (Mine is DDJP6 with OCLF installed). I have been using this to connect to the internet. I havent changed any settings like Static IP or the like.. Its just factory settings which are left untouched in my phone.
Method : Just start your Allshare app and when it askes to connect to WiFi, click OK. When the WiFi is connected in allshared, simply close the app and you have the working WiFi. (downside is that the WiFi will have to be connected again using allshare after power off and power on)
Try the allshare app and let us know your feedback... (It has worked for me everythime.. A bit frustrating though that you have to do it off anf on. But its a workaround discovered by me almost by accident. much better than doing a factory reset everytime).
Regards
Thank you, it work for my new I9000 (2.2 IL).
Allshare
Thanks, this workaround worked for me ! Still hate Samsung but at least I can connect to my home wifi again ....
akshayadv said:
Dear VeenK,
All Samsung Galaxy S Froyo ROMs have an app called allshared which comes pre-installed. (Mine is DDJP6 with OCLF installed). I have been using this to connect to the internet. I havent changed any settings like Static IP or the like.. Its just factory settings which are left untouched in my phone.
Method : Just start your Allshare app and when it askes to connect to WiFi, click OK. When the WiFi is connected in allshared, simply close the app and you have the working WiFi. (downside is that the WiFi will have to be connected again using allshare after power off and power on)
Try the allshare app and let us know your feedback... (It has worked for me everythime.. A bit frustrating though that you have to do it off anf on. But its a workaround discovered by me almost by accident. much better than doing a factory reset everytime).
Regards
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Method : Just start your Allshare app and when it askes to connect to WiFi, click OK. When the WiFi is connected in allshared, simply close the app and you have the working WiFi. (downside is that the WiFi will have to be connected again using allshare after power off and power on)
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I had to start the AllShare app only ONCE and never more, even after phone reboot.
I am currently using "Static IP" solution since I had v2.2 installed and it works everywhere (DHCP/public cafes(nobody must have the same IP number as the IP number I assigned for my phone), Static/home).
@ApnaDroid (OP):
Great tutorial with pics!
But for DNS1 and DNS2 I think you need to input "192.168.1.1" (router's IP number) in both fields, because "192.168.1.2" is the first device connected to your router.
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Obtaining IP Address
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Also Known As
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Solution:
Flash with CWM this file -> DOWNLOAD
works on both CWM's - tested on JVB but should work on other FW's...
Running OpenWRT with 11g and WPA2 only, never got any problem
I have reached my wit's end trying to resolve my problems, so I'm posting here for ideas on fixing this, any input is appreciated!
When this started I was on stock, rooted, ICS 4.0.3 and had been for months. My wife has a nexus s with the same config and hers works fine.
Last week, my daughters sidekick 4G stopped having wi-fi internet connectivity. I turned her wi-fi off, then back on and it was fine and has been ever since. Later that night, my nexus did the same thing, the same procedure resolved it. Ever since then, my wi-fi will only work for 1-5 minutes after turning the wi-fi on. This is the only thing I can think of that changed that could have caused this. This was the first night we connected her sidekick to wi-fi.
The wifi symbol is up there, it'll be blue for up to half an hour, but won't have internet connectivity for long. One thing I noticed pretty quickly was that even though the grey wi-fi symbol is there, I can't access the router settings at 192.168.1.1 from the phone. I thought the grey wifi symbol still indicated I was connected to the router still, but it's not working. Each time this happens, I can turn wi-fi off, back on immediately and it'll work for 1-5 minutes. It appears that the more I constantly use it after turning it back on, it seems to maintain connectivity longer.
Last weekend, just after these issues started, I visited my sister and my phone operated on her wi-fi all weekend just fine.
When I came back home, my problems started immediately.
Here's what I've tried in pretty much the order I tried them:
I started by uninstalling avast, facebook, and autostarts
selected "Forget network" in access points screen and reconnected
Factory reset
Wipe dalvik cache & fix permissions
see if it worked without sim card in (it didn't)
flash GB broadcom driver
Switched router channel from 6 to 1
flash stock 2.3.6 (wi-fi problems still present)
flash OTA ICS (still had problems)
flash stock 2.3.6
flash OTA ICS
re-root
Flash PixelROM 1.60 LiteTouch
factory reset router (No wifi problems on using open network and default SSID for 30 minutes!)
resetup WPA Personal security and rename SSID same as before
Worked for another 15 minutes or so after this
flashed stock 2.3.6
flashed OTA ICS
re-rooted
Restored nandroid backup - quit working after this step
Factory reset router - worked for about 15 minutes, I decided I was ok so I setup security and SSID as before, then it quit working again
flashed PixelRom 1.60 LiteTouch
flashed stock 2.3.6
Flashed OTA ICS - THIS time I did not restore my google backups from the cloud, fearing that this was somehow restoring something that was causing me problems. It did not help.
Changed SSID on my router and reconnected phone
I have spent countless hours trying to fix this. I don't believe it's the hardware because the router factory reset seems to help quite a bit, works fine on unencrypted default router settings, and it worked on my sister's wi-fi.
I have nmap and wireshark and have a basic working knowledge of them. I have adb setup and usable on my computer. I also have dd-wrt installed on my router and have for years. Is there any kind of IP or hardware logging I could perform with these tools to help figure out what's going on??? ANY help is GREATLY appreciated!!
Well i'm no expert with any of this, but it sounds more like a router issue.. If both your sidekick and nexus have the same characteristics of failing wifi, it cant be the devices..
If you've already reset your router and it does the same exact thing, maybe it is something wrong with the router itself. You said it connected fine at your sisters house, so it cant be any hardware within the phone.. The only thing I could think of is maybe try a different router in your house to see if it works? If that helps get rid of the connectivity issue, then you can just get a new router and be happy with the wifis
I don't think a *hardware* problem with the router would only affect 1 device connecting to it wirelessly. I would think that kind of issue would affect all devices on the network.
Which makes me wonder if there's a setting on the router that may be causing it somehow, or some combination of packets might somehow cause the router to block my phone.
But again, I'm open to ideas here and I appreciate your input. I think getting another router will be my next step if I don't hear anything better by the time I get my next paycheck.
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I don't think a *hardware* problem with the router would only affect 1 device connecting to it wirelessly. I would think that kind of issue would affect all devices on the network.
Which makes me wonder if there's a setting on the router that may be causing it somehow, or some combination of packets might somehow cause the router to block my phone.
But again, I'm open to ideas here and I appreciate your input. I think getting another router will be my next step if I don't hear anything better by the time I get my next paycheck.
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Ohh, I thought you had said that both the sidekick and nexus were having problems connecting. My bad.
But yeah have you changed any settings on it lately? Or messed with anything related to the router? Some setting may be kicking your device off after 5 mins, maybe some frequency setting or something dumb like that, I have no clue.
I know how it feels to have funky wifi, so I was only trying to help. good luck
Have you removed DD-WRT from your Wireless Router and back to stock OS? I had a Linksys router with DD-WRT and after about 3 years it started working so weird it became useless with any device. Had to buy a new one.
BTW, are other devices connecting fine to this router?
As swamp goblin stated, I would try with a new router.
It sounds like an issue on your router (or AP) with mixed client settings. I have had this issue with an old Netgear AP.
Try forcing "WPA2 with AES only" if all clients support it, otherwise force "WPA with TKIP only". If you have mixed B/G/N devices, force the fastest mode that all devices support. I use "G only".
Then remove and re-add the router on all your devices.
Also check for router firmware updates, and if you use DD-WRT firmware, find the Wiki page for your model and revision and use the suggested build there. The DD-WRT database they have is a mess and should not be used!
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Ohh, I thought you had said that both the sidekick and nexus were having problems connecting. My bad.
But yeah have you changed any settings on it lately? Or messed with anything related to the router? Some setting may be kicking your device off after 5 mins, maybe some frequency setting or something dumb like that, I have no clue.
I know how it feels to have funky wifi, so I was only trying to help. good luck
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I haven't changed any settings, until this problem began, which makes this even more maddening. I appreciate your input regardless
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Have you removed DD-WRT from your Wireless Router and back to stock OS? I had a Linksys router with DD-WRT and after about 3 years it started working so weird it became useless with any device. Had to buy a new one.
BTW, are other devices connecting fine to this router?
As swamp goblin stated, I would try with a new router.
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I haven't removed it. I thought I had a model that couldn't go back to stock, but I WILL be looking into this. The other devices connecting fine are Sidekick 4G, Wife's Nexus S, Acer Aspire one, HP tx2000 laptop, and my wife's HP laptop. I also have my satellite receiver connected via ethernet.
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It sounds like an issue on your router (or AP) with mixed client settings. I have had this issue with an old Netgear AP.
Try forcing "WPA2 with AES only" if all clients support it, otherwise force "WPA with TKIP only". If you have mixed B/G/N devices, force the fastest mode that all devices support. I use "G only".
Then remove and re-add the router on all your devices.
Also check for router firmware updates, and if you use DD-WRT firmware, find the Wiki page for your model and revision and use the suggested build there. The DD-WRT database they have is a mess and should not be used!
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I will certainly try these settings. Thanks for the tip on the wiki page
I had this problem too, I solved only flash again my radio...
Try if solve...
Or if don't work try to make a reset.
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THIS FIXED IT! I tried it first since it was the simplest solution and I've been 4 days with no loss of connectivity since I changed it to AES only, which all my clients do support! Thanks so much!
I have been fortunate enough to have enough Nexus 10's in stock at local walmarts to be able to validate a persistent problem with 3 32gb Nexus 10 Devices.
The first one I returned thinking it was simply defective. After the second, I suspected a bigger problem. Picking up a third tonight to do back to back comparisons has confirmed that there is a major problem with these devices and wifi connectivity/stability.
There are two problems that I've encountered on all 3 of these devices. The first is serious catastrophic signal drops at random times with no interference. The second is after network drops due to poor signal, reconnecting results in an endless Authentication/Obtaining IP loop regardless of signal strength that requires disabling wifi and then reenabling before it will be able to connect again.
The signal drops seems to happen consistently at a point in the house where I'm getting around -70 dbm. If I have a good strong signal, the drops don't appear as noticeable.
Network info: e2500 dual band router running 5ghz on channel 40 using WPA2 and 2.4ghz on channel 11 using WPA2. I've changed channels, set to static IP, set DHCP reservations, enabled 2.4ghz only, enabled 5ghz only. Unique SSID's for 2.4 and 5ghz bands. No router settings make a difference.
For good measure I swapped out the e2500 for an ASUS RT-N66U and attempted the same as above as well as playing more with security and channel width, antenna strength, etc. No difference. The issue is software/hardware related with these devices only. All other devices in my home maintain good strong signals. (cell phones, Internet TV's, Laptops, Blu-ray players, etc)
The signal drop was not observed on the newest tablet while it was still running 4.2. It wasn't until taking 4.2.1 that it displayed the same drops. The drops occurred on the devices independently of each other, again indicating it wasn't network related, but a device issue.
The pictures attached were taken at the same time for each device. They speak for themselves.
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Did you ever think it's conflicting with your router?
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I havent had one single wifi issue with my Nexus 10. its running the newest 4.2.1 update. Im also using the Asus N66U Router. I have mine setup to detect both the 2.4 and 5ghz frequencies. Maybe ur security settings on the routers isnt playing well with the nexus? NM: just reread ur article. Not sure how i missed the entire paragrah on the security settings u used. Im not sure then. See if anyone else posts anything. Sorry i cant help any further. mine seems to be working awesome. Sorry about ur luck. Maybe wally world got a bad batch of them in then. I dont like buying electronics from there. for some reason, maybe its just me, the items dont seem as good even tho its the same thing. I always wander if vendors send walmart their 2nds. Who knows.
n10 working fine with asus ac66 router here. I use it on the 5ghz band.. I ran a couple of iperf throughput tests and it worked great in the same room as my router and also on the 2nd floor of my house...
This sound more like a problem with your router. No way are 3 in a row going to be defective...
EDIT: sorry if that sounded asshole-ish lol. I really think you are having problems with you router, so you should look into resetting it, and setting up your router again if need be. Try that, and try going to Starbucks or somewhere with free WiFi to test as well. Hope this helps
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I would agree that it seems like a problem with your router. Either that or walmart is giving you the same tablet after you return it.
I know you have tried a lot but I would make sure you update the tablet and then do a hard reset of your router. Seems to me like you may have some issues with settings.
teh_cANONs said:
This sound more like a problem with your router. No way are 3 in a row going to be defective...
EDIT: sorry if that sounded asshole-ish lol. I really think you are having problems with you router, so you should look into resetting it, and setting up your router again if need be. Try that, and try going to Starbucks or somewhere with free WiFi to test as well. Hope this helps
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Before I updated my n10 to 4.2.1, I didn't have any issue with the wifi, no discconections, no lose of signal. Once I updated, I found out that all those problems came to me.
Even if it is a 4.2.1 problem and not his router, that doesn't mean the Nexus10 itself has a problem, just the current firmware. I'd be interested to see the same wifi monitoring done using a different router, and then with a different ROM (such as CM10.1)
Nexus 10 = No WiFi Problem...
for me with a Linksys N900 router.
Have the same issue on two N10s on a Linksys e2500...it feels to be software related
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Did you ever think it's conflicting with your router?
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Yes, which if you read...
For good measure I swapped out the e2500 for an ASUS RT-N66U and attempted the same as above as well as playing more with security and channel width, antenna strength, etc. No difference.
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drcujo said:
I would agree that it seems like a problem with your router. Either that or walmart is giving you the same tablet after you return it.
I know you have tried a lot but I would make sure you update the tablet and then do a hard reset of your router. Seems to me like you may have some issues with settings.
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Does no one read?
Two routers, same issues with these tablets on both routers. These pictures are of TWO tablets back to back at the same time. 3 different walmart stores and 3 different unique tablets.
I've also been able to reproduce on my phone's hotspot by moving the phone far enough away that the signal degrades to around the -60 to -70 dbm. THAT seems to be the "sweet spot" so to speak. These drops when happening on stronger signals don't seem to be much of an issue unless you're streaming content. For surfing you don't notice the drop as your strength is still more than adequate. However, at these distances the drops result in freezing in browser and disconnects from the network.
Strange issue. I'm getting excellent WiFi results with my Nexus 10. My router is dinosaur... An Actiontec (not even 802.11N!) provided by Verizon with a FIOS bundle about three years ago. It's sitting in the basement at the opposite end of the house and I'm currently on the second floor. Signal seems just fine. No drops at all in a few weeks of heavy daily use. Any chance of some kind of RF interference?
beamed from my Nexus 10, far, far away...
Try only connecting to the 2.4 GHz and see what happens. It sounds from your post that maybe you have your n10 setup with both 2.4 and 5 GHz at the same time which is causing it to constantly pick the best signal and reconnect. For me personally, the 5 GHz range of my e3000 isnt good enough for me to even program my n10 to connect to it. I use 2.4 only.
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jonstrong said:
Strange issue. I'm getting excellent WiFi results with my Nexus 10. My router is dinosaur... An Actiontec (not even 802.11N!) provided by Verizon with a FIOS bundle about three years ago. It's sitting in the basement at the opposite end of the house and I'm currently on the second floor. Signal seems just fine. No drops at all in a few weeks of heavy daily use. Any chance of some kind of RF interference?
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No there shouldn't be any interference. I went over the possibilities with a Google support rep and the phones in the house operate at 1.9 ghz and one older phone at 5.8ghz, neither of which would interfere.
Additionally if you look at both devices at the same time, they were showing drops independent of each other so one device would be good at the sime time the other device drops...suggesting no interference.
Try switching the wireless to BG mixed and see how it goes...
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Try switching the wireless to BG mixed and see how it goes...
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Tried this and switched security to wpa personal and no change.
The is no specific issue with the nexus 10 WiFi. In fact, I've never had a better performing device signal strength/throughput wise. Look on the xda forums for any device, and you will find people with WiFi issues.
Ultimately, 802.11n is a specification and there are many different implementations of this. Some implementations have issues working with others, for a cacophony of different reasons. Seems you're having a bit of back luck at the moment.
First, you need to simplify your setup. Turn off any turbo boost modes, turn on any compatibility modes and reset to default settings. Turn off encryption. If you still have issues, research the advanced wifi settings of your router, and check nothing is set to a bad setting. If you still can't getgood results try a different router.
Done, Done, Done and Done.
The e2500 is a very simple router. No turbo boost modes, switching to the most basic n option, b/g option, specifying channels, turning off security, disabling firewalls, etc. doesn't make a difference.
And for the last time I DID try a different router using default settings and spent 2-3 hours messing with settings to see if I could find a sweet spot with it too.
Let me reiterate NO other devices of mine show signal drops. Laptop upstairs, Internet TV upstairs, Blu-ray downstairs, Two cell phones (Razr MAXX and SIII), etc. NONE, but ALL 3 Nexus 10's do. There is most certainly an inherent issue with all 3 of these Nexus 10s and they all share the same symptoms. It's a software or hardware design issue persistent on each of these. Even if I was able to resolve the issue with a very specific way of setting up my router, that would still be a huge FAIL. Your wireless device should be able to accommodate very basic and common security and configuration settings.
Instead of making a lot of claims that your device doesn't have problems and there isn't an inherent issue, how about some meaningful testing attempting to reproduce the issue as I've done?
Move to a range where you get -60 to -70 dbm, install network signal info and watch your signal strength on 4.2.1 for 10-15 minutes validating you don't have any drops and screen shot that.
Here's a back to back comparison showing the poor signal on the N10, yet great signal on a RAZR Maxx.
@ga9213
Well, if youre sure its not a router problem, you have 2 options:
Revert to stock 4.2 if you love running stock, OR try flashing several custom ROMs to see if the issue can be temporarily corrected until an official update arrives. (Optional 3rd: return your tablet to Wal-Mart for a full refund and cry yourself to sleep...the end)
Hi Folks,
I have been postponing this post but nothing ive seemed to do has worked. I THINK after i rooted my issues started. I am unable to browse the net or anything when connected to my wifi. I have reset the router, forgotten and rejoined the network with no avail. All my other devices do not have this issue. Im not really sure what else to say so maybe some of you gurus could pick my brain. Though this is a wifi only issue and on this network. When connected to other networks im fine. My setup is as follows. I have a hard line going from the router the ISP provided in the other end of the house to the router in my room. Like i said my phone is the only device that has issues on this network.
thanks in advance.
Dbrock1980 said:
Hi Folks,
I have been postponing this post but nothing ive seemed to do has worked. I THINK after i rooted my issues started. I am unable to browse the net or anything when connected to my wifi. I have reset the router, forgotten and rejoined the network with no avail. All my other devices do not have this issue. Im not really sure what else to say so maybe some of you gurus could pick my brain. Though this is a wifi only issue and on this network. When connected to other networks im fine. My setup is as follows. I have a hard line going from the router the ISP provided in the other end of the house to the router in my room. Like i said my phone is the only device that has issues on this network.
thanks in advance.
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That's a pretty strange issue, not sure there is going to be much help... I've had some strange, random issues with my S5. I had issues with wireless, xposed and some other apps after rooting the first time. I got tired of it and used Odin to reflash the stock firmware, then performed a factory reset and rooted afterwords. I haven't had any problems at all after doing this... In all honesty, that's the route I would go if I were you. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, hope you get sorted out
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That's a pretty strange issue, not sure there is going to be much help... I've had some strange, random issues with my S5. I had issues with wireless, xposed and some other apps after rooting the first time. I got tired of it and used Odin to reflash the stock firmware, then performed a factory reset and rooted afterwords. I haven't had any problems at all after doing this... In all honesty, that's the route I would go if I were you. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, hope you get sorted out
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Just wanted to agree with BadKarma on this. I've not had your exact issue, but I have had some similar stuff after rooting originally. I used Odin to go back to stock and rooted again and have been no issues since. Hope it works out. . .
jpk17 said:
Just wanted to agree with BadKarma on this. I've not had your exact issue, but I have had some similar stuff after rooting originally. I used Odin to go back to stock and rooted again and have been no issues since. Hope it works out. . .
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well i used odin and got back but it turns out it seems to be the router? im on stock with no root and still cant access the net or anything else when im connected to the router. any thoughts on this?
Can you reset the settings in the router via your pc?
Try connecting standing right next to the router. I had this issue with my Note 2 and it ended up being a physical issue with the wireless chip or antennas. It's actually the reason I'm not on a S5.
Not that u want to hear this, but I had to replace my router for the same reason. My router would only pick up certain devices, had to do with hardware and firewall security settings.
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Ok so i changed to security in my router to aes and tkip and i was able to connect and browse the net and so forth. but i just got home and connected and wasnt able to get access to the net again. i tried forgetting network and re-entering it with no luck.
Dbrock1980 said:
Ok so i changed to security in my router to aes and tkip and i was able to connect and browse the net and so forth. but i just got home and connected and wasnt able to get access to the net again. i tried forgetting network and re-entering it with no luck.
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First and foremost you have to isolate the issue to either ur phone or the router. In order to do that its very simple.... can you connect to wifi outside of your house like starbucks or friends wfii? If the answer is yes than the issue lies solely with your router. Let me know what you find out and I can help guide you <---- systems administrator Also please provide the make and model of your router as well as your modem and your ISP.
EDIT: I just read the line where you talk about having another router in your room. I can already tell you this is probably NOT an issue with your phone but rather your setup. The secondary router must be setup as a repeater or bridge OR on a different subnet. This gets very tricky for average home user and I do not recommend you tackle it on your own. Also your main router has to be able to play nice with the secondary and if it's one provided by your ISP it's probably a POS. Also your phone is probably not the only device having issues with this setup.... its the only one you are noticing having issues. Android OS is very sensitive to weird wifi setups and anything out of the norm will set it off. It's actually a great tool in diagnosing wifi issues.
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First and foremost you have to isolate the issue to either ur phone or the router. In order to do that its very simple.... can you connect to wifi outside of your house like starbucks or friends wfii? If the answer is yes than the issue lies solely with your router. Let me know what you find out and I can help guide you <---- systems administrator Also please provide the make and model of your router as well as your modem and your ISP.
EDIT: I just read the line where you talk about having another router in your room. I can already tell you this is probably NOT an issue with your phone but rather your setup. The secondary router must be setup as a repeater or bridge OR on a different subnet. This gets very tricky for average home user and I do not recommend you tackle it on your own. Also your main router has to be able to play nice with the secondary and if it's one provided by your ISP it's probably a POS. Also your phone is probably not the only device having issues with this setup.... its the only one you are noticing having issues. Android OS is very sensitive to weird wifi setups and anything out of the norm will set it off. It's actually a great tool in diagnosing wifi issues.
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Hi there thanks for the reply. Yes i can connect to any other router without issue. The router is my Router Info:
Name N300 Wireless Router
Model F9K1002v5 (01B)
Firmware 5.00.15(Nov 1 2013)
Serial No. 12349GC2508237
Boot Loader 0.12
I use my tablet and other pcs within this wifi. It is under a different subnet as well. (i think so been a while since ive done any networking) The main router that comes in has the standard IP 192.168.1.1 and the IP for my router in my room (basically set up like this since my room is quite far and gets bad signal from the main router, Cable in -> Main Router -> Hardwire hooked into a port -> ethernet run to my room -> Connected to a port on the wireless router) 192.168.2.1. My ISP is Optimumn Online. My wifi was working fine until about 10 mins ago. seems to happen so often. I did change the security a while back to TKIP + AES on the router and made sure it was the same on the phone and it was working fine for days until like i said about 10 mins ago.
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Not that u want to hear this, but I had to replace my router for the same reason. My router would only pick up certain devices, had to do with hardware and firewall security settings.
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This leads me to think that perhaps the router (however old or new) may have a setting, or an actual limit, on how many devices connect to it.
If not that, perhaps if you rooted, and tried removing bloat, you may have been a bit overzealous and removed something related to WiFi and are now having this issue as a result.
I have only removed the list of apps and bloat that have been posted on Ricks Rom HERE. The ONLY problem I have seen since removing this list, was that I can no longer access PhotoVault correctly. Gives me an error saying that it has no connection to the database, but my 4G is working fine at the time as I was downloading via steam and streaming a movie, and playing a PC game at the same time...
Dbrock1980 said:
Hi there thanks for the reply. Yes i can connect to any other router without issue. The router is my Router Info:
Name N300 Wireless Router
Model F9K1002v5 (01B)
Firmware 5.00.15(Nov 1 2013)
Serial No. 12349GC2508237
Boot Loader 0.12
I use my tablet and other pcs within this wifi. It is under a different subnet as well. (i think so been a while since ive done any networking) The main router that comes in has the standard IP 192.168.1.1 and the IP for my router in my room (basically set up like this since my room is quite far and gets bad signal from the main router, Cable in -> Main Router -> Hardwire hooked into a port -> ethernet run to my room -> Connected to a port on the wireless router) 192.168.2.1. My ISP is Optimumn Online. My wifi was working fine until about 10 mins ago. seems to happen so often. I did change the security a while back to TKIP + AES on the router and made sure it was the same on the phone and it was working fine for days until like i said about 10 mins ago.
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You have the right setup with a different subnet. It's possible the main router is assigning the same IP address that your router has to another device. It would be best if you picked up another router that has repeater capabilities and set it up in repeater mode. Also reserve an IP address for your router from the main router to avoid IP conflicts.
Another possibility is simply the wifi on your router is deteriorating and it's time for a replacement. I recommend the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 if you don't mind spending the $$$. If your on a bit of a budget the Netgear N900 (WNDR4500v2) is the next best thing that supports repeater mode.
well its been still working intermediary. I have to unplug the router and plug it back in then i can browse the net on my phone. idk if id like to lay out that kind of money for a new router. there has to be something else thats causing it. i set the router to reboot everyday, also my phone. its odd though. sometimes it works sometimes it dosent.