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DC will not browse internet on wifi with repeater bridge

Hey guys,
I'm going to try to make a long story short.
I have two routers in my home and decided to run the second one as a wireless repeater bride. Both routers run DD-wrt.
I successfully setup the second router as the repeater bridge and proved that it works by browsing wifi connected to this router with my Original Droid, Ipod touch, and laptop computer.
However my DC will not.
It will connect to the router, obtain an IP, and report that it's connected, however it cannot access the internet. Mac filtering is not enabled at all.
I was initially running Gummy 1.9RC2 GB with EP1Q, Then wiped and flashed Gummy 2.0 Froyo with EE4, both with the same results.
Any idea's guys?

It's probably confuzzled. I would set them as independent routers with different AP names and just have them both saved.
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tsitalon1 said:
Hey guys,
I'm going to try to make a long story short.
I have two routers in my home and decided to run the second one as a wireless repeater bride. Both routers run DD-wrt.
I successfully setup the second router as the repeater bridge and proved that it works by browsing wifi connected to this router with my Original Droid, Ipod touch, and laptop computer.
However my DC will not.
It will connect to the router, obtain an IP, and report that it's connected, however it cannot access the internet. Mac filtering is not enabled at all.
I was initially running Gummy 1.9RC2 GB with EP1Q, Then wiped and flashed Gummy 2.0 Froyo with EE4, both with the same results.
Any idea's guys?
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can't you connect to the main router is it n if so your signal should be good
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That's what's so weird, it will still connect to the 1st router and browse...
How can all my other gadgets connect to either router and browse, yet my DC can't?
It's gotta be something on the DC, but I don't even know where to start on Android. LOL

that is wierd although I had a similar issue with the droid x3 it wouldnt connect to my home router which was n but connected to my work router which was b/g try forget network in the wifI settings then restart the router and try again
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but wait for more opinions before you take my advice
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Yeah, Already tried that too! but thanks!
I should of mentioned, both routers are set for G only.

tsitalon1 said:
Yeah, Already tried that too! but thanks!
I should of mentioned, both routers are set for G only.
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welcome and I debt know then I normally try every method I can and things get fixed its a process
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Not many routers support wrt, what equipment are you using? Airport devices? Hawking tech? Other? Reason I ask is, in my experience, apple equipment will perform this task the best.
It may sound odd but there can be a few things causing this problem.
What I would do first is connect the DC to the second router, then try to ping the router. There is a free app on the market to ping. If you can ping the router then you might have a dns issue, if you can't ping the router, then the second router is probably limiting the dhcp pool, on which you can log into the router and open this up.

If you MUST user a wireless repeater bridge, please test with a laptop instead of the phone to see if the problem is isolated.
If you need to boost wireless signal, I highly suggest getting a third router and setting it up as an AP and wire to the 2nd router (configured as client bridge) OR set up WDS. WDS is much better than wireless repeater mode, but setup is a bit trickier. There is a ton of help on WDS on the net. Wireless repeaters are problematic; I urge you not to use wireless repeater mode.

What kind of router is it? I had to return a new fancy dual channel N Netgear router due to compatability issues with some devices.

[Q] Wifi boosting

Hi guys
Just a quick question. I have a Sky Sagem Router. I have it on 54g auto using channel 1 least congested channel in my area.
The problem is I get weak signal downstairs using my xperia arc. How can I boost my wireless signal? My router is clear of any interference.
Before my laptop got stolen I used to get full signal and even when I had my desire hd
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use wireless repeaters

I cant afford any at the moment for a long while
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Some phones have weaker WiFi reception than others unfortunately. As suggested, a wireless repeater is an option. You can pick up a linksys wrt54g on eBay for $20-$30 and flash it with ddwrt in order to allow this functionality.

newter55 said:
Some phones have weaker WiFi reception than others unfortunately. As suggested, a wireless repeater is an option. You can pick up a linksys wrt54g on eBay for $20-$30 and flash it with ddwrt in order to allow this functionality.
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Thanks...is there a link you can give me that will show me how to flash it with ddwrt?
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http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_WRT54G/GL/GS/GX#GSv4.0
That will get you started. Just click on the link for the version you pick up and it will take you to flashing instructions. The only thing you have to watch is that you don't get a v7. They are older routers but work great, especially for what you want to do. After you flash the router, ddwrt has numerous guides on how to configure it as a repeater.

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A

best router for the gs3?

im going to be purchasing a new router tomorrow, a wireless n model. i was thinking netgear but id like the members opinions on what router they recommend? my current netgear wireless g "seems" to have issues with aosp jb. im not looking to spend much more than $80.
recommendations?

fix-this! said:
im going to be purchasing a new router tomorrow, a wireless n model. i was thinking netgear but id like the members opinions on what router they recommend? my current netgear wireless g "seems" to have issues with aosp jb. im not looking to spend much more than $80.
recommendations?
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Actually, there were wifi issues in general with AOSP JB in general. If you use a touchwiz ROM, then you won't have an issue. Stick with your current router unless you absolutely have to change it.
But if do want to get a router, then I would recommend at least a $60 netgear or cisco router (preferably a netgear though)
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david_hume said:
Actually, there were wifi issues in general with AOSP JB in general. If you use a touchwiz ROM, then you won't have an issue. Stick with your current router unless you absolutely have to change it.
But if do want to get a router, then I would recommend at least a $60 netgear or cisco router (preferably a netgear though)
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yeah im thinking about the netgear wireless n dual band router at best buy for $79.

the ol linksys wrt54g is one of the best routers ever. the only problem is your limited to 54mb bandwidth, but most folks dont have service half that speed.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR+-+RangeMax+Dual-Band+Wireless-N+Router+with+4+Ethernet+Ports/1208844.p?id=1218234872989&skuId=1208844
thats the one im thinking about. look good or is it not a decent one?

I use apple airport. Best, most reliable router I have ever used. Excellent range too. Above your price range but well worth it
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I personally will never by a Netgear product again. I replaced my old Netgear with a new n series Netgear one and had difficulty setting up the old one on a friends cpu. Called for support and they would not help due to the "support time" ending. I told them I just bought a new one from them and asked to use the support I have for the new one on the old one. They said no. After a long heated discussion I told them to pound sand, I returned the new Netgear and bought a linksys. Glad I did because I have issues at my work with Netgear routers anyways. Constantly need to be reset.

Ended up with the dual band netgear wireless n router. Nice piece of hardware but it still didnt solve my wifi issues on aosp.

pc to shield question

When they say you need a gtx600 or above and a wifi setup and that the streaming is local I assume we can run the pc through our router right? The connection doesn't have to be directly from the pc to the shield does it? I'd rather not have to buy a wireless card for my desktop.

Thats how I took it. They never mentioned needing a wifi card on your pc.

in general streaming uses specific paths within windows/pc and your router to get to other devices. normally just about anything network based is either/or. however it gets a lot more complicated when you are trying to share between more then one router. im pretty sure it will be both. but if one was to be restricted, i think it would be wired only, and wireless wouldn't work.

kieso said:
Thats how I took it. They never mentioned needing a wifi card on your pc.
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Only need to share a router. So unless you have some really crazy home network setup, it'll work.
Oh, and I believe the requirement is GTX 650 or above, not 600.

Guess I have some crazy LAN setup then, because I don't have a router.

chevyowner said:
Guess I have some crazy LAN setup then, because I don't have a router.
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If you're directly connecting all your machines straight to the internet with no NAT, that is a crazy (and fairly unsafe) network setup. These days, most internet providers have a built in router and often Wi-Fi access point in the device they provide you.
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agrabren said:
If you're directly connecting all your machines straight to the internet with no NAT, that is a crazy (and fairly unsafe) network setup. These days, most internet providers have a built in router and often Wi-Fi access point in the device they provide you.
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My DSL modem (one port) has NAT, a firewall, and dhcp. After that I have 2 switches, a wifi ap and computers.

chevyowner said:
My DSL modem (one port) has NAT, a firewall, and dhcp. After that I have 2 switches, a wifi ap and computers.
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The DSL model is acting as a router (with NAT support), albeit a 2-port one (one on the DSL side, one on your network side). This is similar to my work setup.

[Q] WiFi will not Connect Faster than 54Mbps

So, I've just spent the last few hours watching football and reading through a bunch of threads regarding WiFi connection issues with the N5. Well, here's another thread about a specific issue. I'm not seeing anything over 54Mbps connection to my Netgear R6200 with firmware V1.0.1.48_1.0.37. I'm connecting to the 5GHz SSID, I'm getting a solid 300Mbps connection on 3 other 5GHz devices (my laptop, desktop with USB WLAN adapter and the wife's laptop), my freebie Samsung Galaxy Victory is even mocking me, connecting to the 5GHz SSID at 135Mbps! The N5 just refuses to connect at anything above G speeds, nevermind AC speeds. I've done a factory reset, not restoring backed up data, I've tried disabling mobile data when connected to WiFi, I've tried every 5GHz channel, I've restarted the device, I've even tried using the 2.4Ghz SSID. Nothing. I'm about 8 fee from the router, no walls between me and it. Actually, I'm staring right at it as it sits there, chuckling at me.
Anyone have any ideas? If it's the router, then fine...should I buy the Asus to get true AC speeds from my N5? It matters to me for internal video streaming from my HDHR, and ripped blue rays, moving large files back and forth and other bandwidth-critical activities. For basic web surfing, it's not a big deal at all.

Well my N5 right now is connected at 72Mbps (2.4GHz) and 150Mbps on 5GHz, so it's not limited to 54Mbps...though why yours is I have no clue.
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beaver2233 said:
Well my N5 right now is connected at 72Mbps (2.4GHz) and 150Mbps on 5GHz, so it's not limited to 54Mbps...though why yours is I have no clue.
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What router do you have?

That's strange sounds like you tried everything on top of my head did you try selecting 5 ghz only through advanced Wi-Fi?
Mine connects at 292 on Asus AC66u
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puska said:
That's strange sounds like you tried everything on top of my head did you try selecting 5 ghz only through advanced Wi-Fi?
Mine connects at 292 on Asus AC66u
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Yup, I tried 5GHz only. Hmmm, I may have to look into that router. The R6200 is a decent AC router though, but it would not be the first time that different manufacturers have taken different directions with a proposed standard.

Go to Wifi go to settings Uncheck Wi-Fi optimization
it will make it go faster (with a heavier battery drain)

markdapimp said:
Go to Wifi go to settings Uncheck Wi-Fi optimization
it will make it go faster (with a heavier battery drain)
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Yup...forgot to mention...did that as well. It's maddening! Thanks though!

ghostlobster said:
What router do you have?
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I have the netgear N600. So it's only N compatible, not ac
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Look in your router for a WiFi power saving mode it shows when my device is idle for 5 mins the nexus 5 drops power slightly to the WiFi
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Heres my Router

ghostlobster said:
So, I've just spent the last few hours watching football and reading through a bunch of threads regarding WiFi connection issues with the N5. Well, here's another thread about a specific issue. I'm not seeing anything over 54Mbps connection to my Netgear R6200 with firmware V1.0.1.48_1.0.37. I'm connecting to the 5GHz SSID, I'm getting a solid 300Mbps connection on 3 other 5GHz devices (my laptop, desktop with USB WLAN adapter and the wife's laptop), my freebie Samsung Galaxy Victory is even mocking me, connecting to the 5GHz SSID at 135Mbps! The N5 just refuses to connect at anything above G speeds, nevermind AC speeds. I've done a factory reset, not restoring backed up data, I've tried disabling mobile data when connected to WiFi, I've tried every 5GHz channel, I've restarted the device, I've even tried using the 2.4Ghz SSID. Nothing. I'm about 8 fee from the router, no walls between me and it. Actually, I'm staring right at it as it sits there, chuckling at me.
Anyone have any ideas? If it's the router, then fine...should I buy the Asus to get true AC speeds from my N5? It matters to me for internal video streaming from my HDHR, and ripped blue rays, moving large files back and forth and other bandwidth-critical activities. For basic web surfing, it's not a big deal at all.
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It's certainly not the N5, I have a Netgear D6300 router and my N5 is connected at 433Mbps on the 5GHz band which seems to be the maximum link speed for the device (my HTC One also connects at 433Mbps max). My desktop and laptop connect with a max speed of 866Mbps.

rider5512 said:
It's certainly not the N5, I have a Netgear D6300 router and my N5 is connected at 433Mbps on the 5GHz band which seems to be the maximum link speed for the device (my HTC One also connects at 433Mbps max). My desktop and laptop connect with a max speed of 866Mbps.
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What ISP?
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PhilipTD said:
What ISP?
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It's nothing to do with my ISP, those are the connection speeds between my devices and the router and nothing to do with the router connection speed to the outside world.

rider5512 said:
It's nothing to do with my ISP, those are the connection speeds between my devices and the router and nothing to do with the router connection speed to the outside world.
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Well, my ISP has different plans with different maximum speeds. I have the fastest one they offer, and it's only up to 50Mbps.
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PhilipTD said:
Well, my ISP has different plans with different maximum speeds. I have the fastest one they offer, and it's only up to 50Mbps.
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The OP's question was about the link speed between his N5 and his router, it has nothing at all to do with whatever plan you have with your ISP

rider5512 said:
The OP's question was about the link speed between his N5 and his router, it has nothing at all to do with whatever plan you have with your ISP
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Ah, correct. Sorry.
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beaver2233 said:
Well my N5 right now is connected at 72Mbps (2.4GHz) and 150Mbps on 5GHz, so it's not limited to 54Mbps...though why yours is I have no clue.
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Ditto. I get same results on same bands. Asus RT-N66U router.

Thanks for all the input folks. From what I'm hearing it looks like something screwy with the router and the N5 combo. Not surprising but disappointing. Was kinda hoping that some would see this and chime in with "oh, I have that router too and just changed this setting and bam!". Oh well....time to look for a new router. :fingers crossed:

Got same 433 mbps as rider Which He says should be max for our device. Thought I saw only 300 not that it makes any difference.
But Op is there a way to try connecting to some other 5ghz or same router some place else to see if it's because of the phone your router or combo of two

try 'FORGETTING' All your wifi settings, disable data, reboot
login 5g or maybe it's better to use WPS
test, good luck it worked for me

I have precisely the same problem using a Netgear R7000. My other devices connect at up to 450Mbps but my Nexus 5 won't connect above 54Mbps. Very odd. If anyone has found a solution or even an explanation I'd be happy to hear from them.