Videos for the htc desire show it with wifi N and the spec sheets show wifi N. Does anybody know if any G2 tear downs show that it does infact have the hardware to run N? Are the devs working on enabling this?
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Yes it does. I have wifi n at home connects just fine.
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I have tried wifi n at two differ locations.. my gf doesn't pick it either and neither does my friend's g2. What we doing wrong? Our laptops pick up the band easily.
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Wifi N can run on either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. The G2 only supports 2.4 GHz, but many people run their N routers on 5 GHz to avoid the congestion on 2.4GHz.
You need to go to Menu-Settings-Wireless & Networks -Than Wi-Fi Settings to connect to nearby networks. I noticed when I turned on the wi-fi at first it did not connect right away. You need to view the wireless networks in order to connect. Once you connect it automatically saves. So each time you turn on your wi-fi it connects automatically.
swags said:
Wifi N can run on either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. The G2 only supports 2.4 GHz, but many people run their N routers on 5 GHz to avoid the congestion on 2.4GHz.
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It took me forever to figure this out with my N1. I went through all of the trouble of reconfiguring my router to use N on 2.4GHz, and it didn't make much of a difference anyway. Went back to 2.4GHz for b/g and 5GHz for N (my router has 2 radios).
I actually get a faster/better connection over HSPA+ (up and down) than I get through my router and cable modem.
Most dual band routers running both b/g and n will only allow n to run on the 5ghz band. You can only switch frequencies if your router is running the n band alone.
I found the option in the settings where the band can be forced to 2.4, 5 or Auto. On either Auto or 5 the N4 doesn't "see" my 802.11n router (other clients are connected to it just fine). Only b/n/g seems to work for me. The router is a Linksys E3000 running DD-WRT if that matters.
Anyone else?
Well, the Nexus 4 doesn't support 802.11a (see wikipedia etc.)
But 802.11n at 5 Ghz should work.
infoflo said:
Well, the Nexus 4 doesn't support 802.11a (see wikipedia etc.)
But 802.11n at 5 Ghz should work.
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Actually, it does.
Wireless RF Module - Atheros WCN3660
Quote:
Manufacturer: Qualcomm
Bluetooth: BT 3.0/4.0 Low Energy
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz)
FM: Hardware supported
I don't have wireless A, but one thing to try. Is your 5ghz and 2.4ghz broadcasts named the same? For instance on my wireless N setup I have the router broadcast ROUTER5 and ROUTER2.4 so I can specify which band to connect to. This has eliminated a lot of trouble of my wireless devices not choosing 5ghz when I want them to. So my Nexus4 just connects to ROUTER 5 and I know it is 5ghz.
jasonwc said:
Actually, it does.
Wireless RF Module - Atheros WCN3660
Quote:
Manufacturer: Qualcomm
Bluetooth: BT 3.0/4.0 Low Energy
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz)
FM: Hardware supported
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The SSIDs are different for "5" and "2.4" for exactly the reason you mentioned. But no matter what I can't see the "5" SSID from the N4, while either wifi clients can see both at the same time. The router support simultaneous 2.4 and 5.
Yes. 5Ghz works.
I use it in my house. I'm on it right now with my N4.
Check the security on your router.
You should have a WPA2/PSK AES encryption or leave your network open.
You'll also want to verify your router is broadcasting.
Since your router was flashed with DD-WRT, verify you are in mixed mode or some sort of N G combo.
Thanks for confirmation. It's strange that the phone doesn't even see the router at all, I tried various mixed modes, channels, SSID broadcast is enabled, etc. Other clients have no problems with the router.
I haven't tried this yet, but from reading other reports it may be the case that the N4 (and the N10) only support the 5Ghz band with 20Mhz channels, not 40Mhz. My router is configured to use 40Mhz only so that might explain why the N4 cannot "see" it.
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless-N_Configuration#20MHz_vs_40MHz
running my Nexus 4 on 5GHz N mode on a Linksys EA6500. My channel width is set to auto so maybe that is why it can be seen and used.
General question though, why have you chosen to use 802.11a anyway? What benefits are there? (honestly curious)
Sort of off topic, but who the crud uses 802.11a?
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DarkRyoushii said:
General question though, why have you chosen to use 802.11a anyway? What benefits are there? (honestly curious)
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The subject of my topic is wrong. It should have said 802.11n on the 5Ghz band, not 802.11a. I edited the subject now.
I prefer 5Ghz when possible because I seem to be the only AP on that band whereas 2.4Ghz is crowded.
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I found the option in the settings where the band can be forced to 2.4, 5 or Auto. On either Auto or 5 the N4 doesn't "see" my 802.11n router (other clients are connected to it just fine). Only b/n/g seems to work for me. The router is a Linksys E3000 running DD-WRT if that matters.
Anyone else?
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I have the same router with DDWRT also and my N4 cannot see my n router either. I will look into the band settings tonight.
Just chiming in, Linksys E3000, DDWRT and my 5Ghz network works like a charm
5Ghz works for me just fine.
still having wifi issues, wddrt flashed firmware(iv'e tried all settings) wasted 24hours i think trying to figure it out, solid connection but wifi seems broken, can't download stuff but can browse google playstore
my other wifi devices have NO ISSUES at all with this router
cannot run speedtest, can only run ONE certain type of texting app(strange) others won't connect online
its like my n4 has a 'firewall' or something
seems my best option is to pick BG-MIXED mode! alot mor apps connecting to the internet now but not all! at least im getting progress
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I found the option in the settings where the band can be forced to 2.4, 5 or Auto. On either Auto or 5 the N4 doesn't "see" my 802.11n router (other clients are connected to it just fine). Only b/n/g seems to work for me. The router is a Linksys E3000 running DD-WRT if that matters.
Anyone else?
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Change your channel to 40 or 48. Mine didn't work before but after changing my AP channel to 48, my N4 can see the 5GHz AP now.
junks2010 said:
Change your channel to 40 or 48. Mine didn't work before but after changing my AP channel to 48, my N4 can see the 5GHz AP now.
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Changing my AP's channel to 48 from 40 seemed to work for me. My Nexus 4 can now see my 5GHz AP.
Thanks!
lamb_1234 said:
Changing my AP's channel to 48 from 40 seemed to work for me. My Nexus 4 can now see my 5GHz AP.
Thanks!
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Thanks alot ! I had this exact problem with my Tomato-flashed Linksys E3000. I changed the channel of 5ghz from Auto to 48 and voila, Nexus 4 is now cruising happily.
Before, my Nexus 4 did not even detect my wifi N 5ghz AP while all my other devices could. The strange thing is my Nexus could see my neighbors' 5ghz APs but just not mine.
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Thanks alot ! I had this exact problem with my Tomato-flashed Linksys E3000. I changed the channel of 5ghz from Auto to 48 and voila, Nexus 4 is now cruising happily.
Before, my Nexus 4 did not even detect my wifi N 5ghz AP while all my other devices could. The strange thing is my Nexus could see my neighbors' 5ghz APs but just not mine.
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What Channel Width do you use? Auto/10/20/40 - at least these are the options in DD-WRT?
I still can't get my N4 to see my DD-WRT router's 5Ghz AP no matter what I try. I have since acquired an HTC One X+ phone and that has no problem seeing it, together with a bunch of other devices in the house, including a Chromebook. Something going on with the wifi chip and/or software in this LG N4.
Try 20mhz and a low channel like 40 or 48. Works perfect for me on dd-wrt
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I have an asus AC router that has 3 radios, one 2.4 and two 5 GHz ones... each setup with a unique SSID.
my PRIV (carrier free unlocked, i.e no carrier branding/software) only shows the 2.4 G wireless sSID - 5G doesn't appear at all even on refresh.
if i go into Advanced setting and choose 5G only as WiFi Frequency Band, nothing changes, as still only the 2.4 GHz ssids are shown, and it also appears the change is setting doesn't seem to stick - if i go back, wifi band selection is back to automatic.
I'm on the latest firmware from BB (Build AAD250)
RizSher said:
I have an asus AC router that has 3 radios, one 2.4 and two 5 GHz ones... each setup with a unique SSID.
my PRIV (carrier free unlocked, i.e no carrier branding/software) only shows the 2.4 G wireless sSID - 5G doesn't appear at all even on refresh.
if i go into Advanced setting and choose 5G only as WiFi Frequency Band, nothing changes, as still only the 2.4 GHz ssids are shown, and it also appears the change is setting doesn't seem to stick - if i go back, wifi band selection is back to automatic.
I'm on the latest firmware from BB (Build AAD250)
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Which carrier are you with? I also have an unlocked Priv, but mine doesn't have this: AAD250 build.
My download speeds at home on the 5 ghz band setting are around 225-235 mbps, which is the same as my laptop. On the 2.4 ghz band setting my speeds are 85-95 mbps. With my phone set to Auto it always selects 2.4. Can this be fixed? Should I set the phone to always run at 5 ghz? Or should I just forget about it and leave it on auto?
My modem have 2 different wifi
1- Yavuz
2- Yavuz_5G
I'm connect 5Ghz wifi channel always on my device
You must connect 5Ghz channel
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My modem have 2 different wifi
1- Yavuz
2- Yavuz_5G
I'm connect 5Ghz wifi channel always on my device
You must connect 5Ghz channel
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The question was for general purposes, like getting the best speeds when I'm out and about, not just for when I'm at home. Sorry I wasn't clear on that.
There once was the option to set a preference on Android to use/prefer 5ghz over 2.4Ghz. It was called "Wi-Fi frequency band" in the settings. This feature has gone away and it looks to have been replaced with "Smart Wi-Fi Switcher," but that seems to be associated with Cell to WiFi transitioning more so than 5ghz to 2.4ghz transitioning.
The reason I am asking is that, in poking around, I learned that it's better to use the same SSID for 2.4 and 5ghz wifi.... consumes less resources and the client can "stay" on wifi better/longer by switching away from a weak 5ghz signal from the AP to 2.4ghz using the same SSID. (I'm not running mesh or WDS either....yet....) I took the plunge and named both SSID's the same on my router (running dd-wrt). I even took the time to make sure the beacon interval on 5ghz is shorter than 2.4ghz so clients will "see" 5ghz first and use it.
The issue comes when 5ghz goes weak the 6T moves to 2,4ghz- Exactly as intended and desired. However, when 5ghz signal is strong again, the 6T lingers on 2,4ghz and won't switch back to the 5ghz stream.
I know this is a well known issue on Android, but is there a good fix? (prefer no apps as a solution)
I'm running beta builds, and have developer options enabled. Though I don't want to mess with Root.
Any solution?
And yes, I know I can name the SSID's different, but the phone's handoff between the different SSID's is **** when out in the yard and buggers up my music/podcast/streaming.