Connecting tablet to wireless network

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We have four tablets in our house & several wireless range extenders in various rooms. When connecting it sometimes takes an age to select an IP address & connect. Sometimes it won't connect at all. I tried changing from DHCP to a static IP address and, hey presto! the tablet connects instantly.

Easy to do on my android device, simply select & hold the WiFi connection in "Settings" select "modify", select "advanced options" and change from "DHCP" to "Static address" Simples!
 
First make sure that you only have 1 DHCP server running on your network. You should have a main router, the one that is connected to the phone line either directly or through a BT modem.

Some repeaters are just dumb-downed routers which will also have DHCP capability. Basically all you want the repeater to do is pass through the DHCP request to the main router.

Next, make sure on the main router that the DHCP pool is large enough to cover the qty of devices that you ever likely to use - including guest devices. You would experience a delay or not get an IP address at all if your pool is too small and problem is exacerbated with long lease times.

Finally, and not related to DHCP issue per se, when you configure the repeaters and router wireless - always use channels 1 , 6 or 11.
 
sawtooth said:
First make sure that you only have 1 DHCP server running on your network. You should have a main router, the one that is connected to the phone line either directly or through a BT modem.

Some repeaters are just dumb-downed routers which will also have DHCP capability. Basically all you want the repeater to do is pass through the DHCP request to the main router.

Next, make sure on the main router that the DHCP pool is large enough to cover the qty of devices that you ever likely to use - including guest devices. You would experience a delay or not get an IP address at all if your pool is too small and problem is exacerbated with long lease times.

Finally, and not related to DHCP issue per se, when you configure the repeaters and router wireless - always use channels 1 , 6 or 11.
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Coo, that all sounds so easy! What language is all that in?
 
Haven't got a clue what any of this means :(
Will going to static make it more likely that my ipad and my wife's ipad will stay connected to the wifi more than 5 minutes ?
 
No it has no bearing on that I'm afraid.

In order for any devices to work on a network they need a IP address. DHCP and static are the 2 ways to get a IP address.

Think of the network/internet as Royal mail. In order for people to send you email or web pages (when you surf Golf Monthly) the network needs to know how to find you. Therefore like a home address you need a IP address for your device.

In most cases the device gets an IP address automatically from the router (BT or Sky box) in your house, you usually dont need to worry about it. This is called DHCP. Its dynamically assigned.

Static is where you configure the IP address yourself, more work for you but there certain situations when somebody might need to assign a static/fixed IP address. Its common to have a mix as well, some devices grab an IP automatically, certain ones are fixed all of the time.

With DHCP you should always get a valid and unique address but you might not always get the same IP address. Most of the time that doesnt matter and you wouldnt even know, networks get updated with your new IP address automatically so you still get email delivered to the right place. Magic:thup:

Your problem sounds like a signal strength/quality or interference issue.
 
sawtooth said:
No it has no bearing on that I'm afraid.

In order for any devices to work on a network they need a IP address. DHCP and static are the 2 ways to get a IP address.

Think of the network/internet as Royal mail. In order for people to send you email or web pages (when you surf Golf Monthly) the network needs to know how to find you. Therefore like a home address you need a IP address for your device.

In most cases the device gets an IP address automatically from the router (BT or Sky box) in your house, you usually dont need to worry about it. This is called DHCP. Its dynamically assigned.

Static is where you configure the IP address yourself, more work for you but there certain situations when somebody might need to assign a static/fixed IP address. Its common to have a mix as well, some devices grab an IP automatically, certain ones are fixed all of the time.

With DHCP you should always get a valid and unique address but you might not always get the same IP address. Most of the time that doesnt matter and you wouldnt even know, networks get updated with your new IP address automatically so you still get email delivered to the right place. Magic:thup:

Your problem sounds like a signal strength/quality or interference issue.
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Thanks for the explanation

I think it's more an infamous iPad issue, but thanks anyway
 
the biggest problem with wireless these days is to do with the channel being used.

We get a lot of wireless issues at work that can be resolved by selecting a manual channel. I know it sounds obvious but you would be surprised how common it is.

this is a great little tool can be got here http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html (you can go the old way via cmd prompt but no need really)

as a rule I try to go with 1, 6 or 11 but it depends whats in use around you. 13 is also a good one but isnt compatible with US devices so trial and error required.
 
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