Help Wifi problem

[jtoneek]

Hi,

I have a wifi problem. I can connect to wifi connections, however after few seconds, with some routers, my phone just disconnects. I have done some research and found out that N routers don't work with the HTC Hero. is that true? Is there anything that one can do to bypass the problem? It is a bit irritating that I can't connect to wifi at work...

The phone is rooted and having firmware villainROM-v13

Thanks in advance

 

[Slug]

I have done some research and found out that N routers don't work with the HTC Hero. is that true?

Yes and no.

The Hero's wireless chipset only operates in B and/or G-mode, as N-mode hadn't been ratified when it came to market. Therefore it won't connect to an AP operating only in N-mode. However it should connect to one in mixed (G+N) mode. I say "should" as much depends also on the AP - it's a veritable minefield.

I've actually got a new 802.11n router ready to go into service here, so I'll have first-hand experience to share tomorrow.

 

[jtoneek]

That is the problem, I haven a router at home that supports B,G and N however it is constantly connecting and disconnecting.

So at the end I can do nothing but having my phone constantly connecting and disconnecting... so there is no software that one can install to fix the problem?

Thanks for your feedback

 

[Slug]

I haven a router at home that supports B,G and N however it is constantly connecting and disconnecting.

What router are you using, and what mode(s) does it support?

So at the end I can do nothing but having my phone constantly connecting and disconnecting

If the router/AP you're trying to connect to can only run in N-mode, then yes. It's a hardware limitation of the Hero I'm afraid - its chipset simply doesn't recognise that mode. It will happily work in a mixed G/N environment though; I've just got mine connected.