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Logan21
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Has anyone ever heard of an ExpressVu 4100 causing a home wireless network to intermittently drop out? Seems to have started after the service was installed.
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kandkt
Guest
I have a 4100 and wifi in the house (about 10 feet apart) and have never had issues. I would bet on the wireless router starting to give out.
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Leaf Fan
Guest
I know there is less shielding on the 4100 (all plastic
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When you lose your wifi connection, unplug your receiver, and see if there is any difference
Intermittant issues are difficult to diagnose, and it may be coincidence that it started happening when the 4100 was installed
Good luck
)When you lose your wifi connection, unplug your receiver, and see if there is any difference
Intermittant issues are difficult to diagnose, and it may be coincidence that it started happening when the 4100 was installed
Good luck
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dosborne
Guest
I would be less likely to suspect the 4100 as well even though as mentioned it has less shielding. It also does not have UHF capabilities.
Although a topic for another forum, many wireless routers (linksys in particular - a common brand) often can't run for extended periods without a reset (caching overflow issues).
Depending on the frequency of your drop outs, you could try unplugging the 4100 for a while and see if the issues persist. I doubt unplugging it when a drop out occurs will make any difference or really be able to point a finger in the right direction, but may be worth a try. I guess it also depends on what you have to do to recover when a drop out does happen. You could also scan to see how many other wireless nets are in your area (I have 18-25 in range on a typical day) as these can also cause you problems.
Although a topic for another forum, many wireless routers (linksys in particular - a common brand) often can't run for extended periods without a reset (caching overflow issues).
Depending on the frequency of your drop outs, you could try unplugging the 4100 for a while and see if the issues persist. I doubt unplugging it when a drop out occurs will make any difference or really be able to point a finger in the right direction, but may be worth a try. I guess it also depends on what you have to do to recover when a drop out does happen. You could also scan to see how many other wireless nets are in your area (I have 18-25 in range on a typical day) as these can also cause you problems.
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ken0042
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I would suggest the issue likely has more to do with what cordless phones you and your neighbours have.
I used to have random drop outs with my router, and couldn't figure it out. Until one day I was sitting on the deck with my laptop, and my neighbour was sitting on his. His phone rang, I lost connection. The second he ended his call, my connection returned.
Look for phones that are 2.4 Ghz.
I used to have random drop outs with my router, and couldn't figure it out. Until one day I was sitting on the deck with my laptop, and my neighbour was sitting on his. His phone rang, I lost connection. The second he ended his call, my connection returned.
Look for phones that are 2.4 Ghz.
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Nimiq USA
Guest
greetings,
I want to clarify 2.4ghz is one of the most crowded airspace in North America. microwave ovens, security cameras, wifi routers, cordless fones, etc... Switch to 5.8ghz/900mhz & increase your router's transmit power to overcome "broadcast storms."
I want to clarify 2.4ghz is one of the most crowded airspace in North America. microwave ovens, security cameras, wifi routers, cordless fones, etc... Switch to 5.8ghz/900mhz & increase your router's transmit power to overcome "broadcast storms."
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Logan21
Guest
Thanks guys.
I neglected to mention I had unplugged the receiver as well and the same issue was still occurring.
I can't see what it would be other than the shielding, as the same cordless phones are in the house as they were before and there is too much distance between the neighbors for interference.
I guess all I can do is wrap the receiver in foil and see what happens.
I neglected to mention I had unplugged the receiver as well and the same issue was still occurring.
I can't see what it would be other than the shielding, as the same cordless phones are in the house as they were before and there is too much distance between the neighbors for interference.
I guess all I can do is wrap the receiver in foil and see what happens.
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mrhooie
Guest
try chainging the broadcast channel on the router. by default G routers are 6. I find that by switching that channel, it fixes most problems