Wifi disconnect/reconnect

[Mike Pawka]

Often times I need to disconnect/reconnect wifi. I turn on the phone and it shows the wifi symbol active on the notification line and when I pull down the line it shows I'm connected but I can't access the internet. If I press wifi to disconnect then press it again to reconnect it starts working. Android 5.1.1

Mike

 

[VW Maverick]

See if this can help: http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...roubleshooting-wi-fi-connection-problems.html

Mav.

 

[SpookDroid]

Does it happen on all networks? If not, it might be your router not handling the IP lease properly (this happened to me on an AT&T Router; they updated the firmware and I didn't have any issues. This was on a Note 10.1 though).

 

[Mike Pawka]

I've only noticed it on my home network. It just started happening with my S5, never had the issue with my S4.

Mike

 

[Mike Pawka]

Thanks, I have tried all that but the 2.4/5 Ghz band selection but I can't find that setting.

 

[SpookDroid]

Thanks, I have tried all that but the 2.4/5 Ghz band selection but I can't find that setting.

This would depend on your router and if it supports both bands (5GHz is a newer band and it usually makes routers more expensive if they include it, so not all routers have it and older routers probably don't support it either).

Check if there's a firmware update available for your router

 

[Mike Pawka]

It does support 5 Ghz. I meant the setting on the phone described in the trouble shooting guide to select only 2.4 Ghz. And I do have the latest router firmware.

Thanks.

 

[SpookDroid]

Oh, OK. My bad. Can't remember if the S5 shipped with the 'smart WiFi' option (maybe it's called something different). Try disabling that to see if it improves.

 

[sewwa]

same here, but now it ok, I don't know how is fixed

 

[Mike Pawka]

That option is not on since I have mobile data off when wifi is on.

 

[SpookDroid]

Mmm...strange. Well, at least it seems to be resolved, right?

 

[Mike Pawka]

More on this ... I forgot to mention I had to install a range extender to get wifi out in the living room, the router is in my office on the other side of the house. I have to do the disconnect/reconnect when moving from one location to the other though not always.

Mike