Flakey wifi/lan/gps

ebod

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Apr 9, 2011
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Hi, I've posted on this topic before but never got anywhere.

I'd dearly love to dust down this lame-pad and make some use of it. My Galaxy S3 certainly makes it look like a museum piece LOL.

Seriously though, I could put up with its slowness, just wish it didn't have such a an intermittant wifi/lan connection ( and GPS without antenna is impossible ).

Does anybody know any improvements/fixes to stop wifi dropouts? Its like there is a buffer problem and the wifi drops when it can't cope with too much.

Thx
 

leeshor

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Dec 27, 2011
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I have a link re: the WiFi issues, that has solved those problems for most people. See below.

Not certain about the GPS.
 

ebod

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Apr 9, 2011
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I'm using fixed IP & WPA/2 etc. Its not the actual connection, its the fact the data kinda cloggs up. I can run web/download apps for a 2 minute period then it just hangs :-(
 

leeshor

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Dec 27, 2011
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I say it's your router. You might want to check for a firmware update for the router. You can also go to a public hotspot to see if the problem persists. I have seen people fight for months with the same problems and a new router made all the difference. But you need to test elsewhere first.
 

leeb

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Jul 16, 2011
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Well, Im sorry to tell you that, in the matter of the GPS, it is not DESIGNED to work without the external antenna... That's why they supply it.

I HAVE considered trying to remove the passive receiver from the plastic 'end' and see if it could fit inside the tablet case... and if I end up doing it, Ill post results.

I agree that its the router or the channel it is using...
 

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