Help Wifi connectivity issues, please help :(

[s2005]

So I just picked up my N7 last night. Walmart had 4 in stock!

I'm loving it so far, except I can't get it to stay online. I think its my router. Its about 2 years old. A little less... Its a Netgear RangeMax N150 (WPN824N)

It will barely stay connected, and won't stream Transformers (I don't really care about said movie, I just want to test it out). Not sure if it is because my router is a couple years old or what, but I need to get this figured out.

 

[s2005]

What about tethering? Is that a viable option?

Reason I ask. My boss at work has a droid RAZR and I can use is Bluetooth for internet tethering.

I have an atrix2 and it doesn't have Bluetooth tether. It does have USB tether but I don't know how to use it... I'm guessing I need some special cable?

 

[colchiro]

Have you tried powering off/on your router?

Is this a Wireless-N router? If not, it's time for a new one.

See if your router has a firmware update.

You might also try changing channels and see what kind of encryption you're using. You should be using WPA-PSK, not WEP.

 

[s2005]

Yes. I powercycled the whole system.
It is wireless n, but not mimio. only about 1.75 years old. About 40 bucks I paid I think...
I tries all encryptions, even none... still slow. I'm at work now and its work in good on their wifi

 

[colchiro]

I love my Netgear N150, about $40 at Walmart or cheaper on fleeBay. If you feel you need to spend more, the N300 is good too. (I've used my N7 on both.)

What do I like about it? So easy the non-computer savvy girl in the cube next to me at work set it up herself. You plug it in, it checks for a firmware update and updates itself. I used to go the Linksys/Cisco route, but ran into issues and like this one better. My day job is in IT if that makes a difference.

 

[Jay Aristide]

I have a Buffalo N router (150mbps) that I bought from Micro Center for $30 and it works great. Buffalo is an awesome brand. If it's working fine on your office network but not at home, then it's definitely your home router.

 

[s2005]

Agreed and its not just the tablet. My wife's PC doesn't like the router either. It is directly beside my 360 so it works fine, but at about 10ft it dies.

 

[colchiro]

Maybe goofy cable or bad connection? Does it work ok if you plug the computer directly into the modem (or router)?

 

[s2005]

Indeed. Hardwired the router works great. Its actually working OK wireless on the N7 now... but won't let me stream the free transformers movie. I'll go test YouTube. I'm only sitting about 5ft from the router though...

 

[s2005]

YouTube works

 

[colchiro]

Wired is faster in theory.

Maybe just a cable issue? Can you plug/unplug/plug several times to ensure a good connection or swap out the network cable?

Otherwise might just be a Goo server issue.

 

[s2005]

Well it will let surf really slowlt, but streaming video is out of the question... it just won't load...

If I do get a new router, what do you recommend? I don't wanna spend a ton... maybe 50$

 

[colchiro]

Well it will let surf really slowlt, but streaming video is out of the question... it just won't load...

If I do get a new router, what do you recommend? I don't wanna spend a ton... maybe 50$

I love my Netgear N150, about $40 at Walmart or cheaper on fleeBay. If you feel you need to spend more, the N300 is good too. (I've used my N7 on both.)

What do I like about it? So easy the non-computer savvy girl in the cube next to me at work set it up herself. You plug it in, it checks for a firmware update and updates itself. I used to go the Linksys/Cisco route, but ran into issues and like this one better. My day job is in IT if that makes a difference.

^^^^^

You should check your internet speed while on wire and wireless as well as on your other devices. I'd hate to see you blow $$ if you don't need to.

 

[s2005]

I have the net gear n150 now. But I think its an older model...I'm at work now but when I get home I'll test speeds wired and WiFi at different distances

 

[colchiro]

Check the model number on the bottom. Mine is the WNR1000, same as this one.

 

[llamapu]

same type of problem. recently got a a new server claiming to be very fast and new router from apple which if tablet is more than 30 feet away will work but works very very very slowly. If close to router it works fine. thought it might be a problem with the apple router but now not so sure. Wife has my retirement iPad and does not have this problem. Any advise.?

 

[colchiro]

Install wifi analyzer and see if you have other routers on the same channel or close to your channel, interfering.

 

[s2005]

Wpn824n

I think imma sell it and get a dualband

 

[s2005]

Yup. Gonna sell it, and I have the Linksys EA2700 on its way.

Dual-band Wireless N Gigabit etc etc

 

[llamapu]

just got off from "just answers" regarding why nexus 7 shows strong reception from my router but will not connect. I am told the nexus 7 has issues connecting to some routers and that google -asus is working on the problem. Has anyone got more info ?--little po'ed that product released in defective form if my info is correct .

 

[colchiro]

No problem with mine on any router yet.

You might try WPA/WPA2, TKIP+AES.

 

[dontveter]

In the beginning my N7 was often not making the connection when you click a link. I googled the problem and found 1) someone saying that his N7 was not working at all with Netgear routers. Mine is a very old Netgear router and it was mostly working. Then 2) someone suggested using static instead of dhcp. This cleared up the problem for me. For some people this does not work. I hope this helps a few people.

 

[s2005]

Yup. Gonna sell it, and I have the Linksys EA2700 on its way.

Dual-band Wireless N Gigabit etc etc

This solved it for me...

Everything works great now.