I am concerned that one said the Wifi "sucked." Is this b/c it is lacking the use of 5GHZ band--the "a" standard in the "802.11 a? b/g/n? Help!
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Utll all depend on your level of wifi speed. The tablet works fine with good broadband
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You really need to detail out what exactly the problems are your experiencing. I have no trouble with mine as long as the signal strength is low/medium to good. If you explain more I may be able to help. Are you not able to connect with your home router or are you having problems with other WiFi hotspots. Bob
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The included WiFi is pretty crappy. I was getting 3-5mb/s over my network, and poor connectivity in my bedroom, which is usually not a problem.I ordered an Intel 6235 WiFi card for $23 here on Amazon. Windows8 didn't even need drivers. I am getting 50+mb/s and great connectivity on 2.4GHz, and the 6235 has 5GHz too.(Installation is cake. unscrew the bottom, swap the card, screw back up. 5m)
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I have no trouble with Wifi connection. I gave had the comp for quite sometime now. Hope this helps. Best.
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I used cable connection, mostly. WiFi is very poor and unstable. I dont remember if I had to do something special to connect, and I dont use that device any more.
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Yes, common issue. I had the same problem. I bought one of these and installed it:7260NGW Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac, Dual Band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0Now, this will void your warranty if you send it in with this card installed, so make sure you save your old card and have it installed if you have to send it in for warranty. Other than that, it's been perfect with wireless ever since I swapped out the new one.Why they didn't install the better card in the first place, I don't know. It's only like a $10 difference between the two. Yes, common issue. I had the same problem. I bought one of these and installed it:7260NGW Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac, Dual Band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0Now, this will void your warranty if you send it in with this card installed, so make sure you save your old card and have it installed if you have to send it in for warranty. Other than that, it's been perfect with wireless ever since I swapped out the new one.Why they didn't install the better card in the first place, I don't know. It's only like a $10... » Read More Yes, common issue. I had the same problem. I bought one of these and installed it:7260NGW Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac, Dual Band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0Now, this will void your warranty if you send it in with this card installed, so make sure you save your old card and have it installed if you have to send it in for warranty. Other than that, it's been perfect with wireless ever since I swapped out the new one.Why they didn't install the better card in the first place, I don't know. It's only like a $10 difference between the two. « Show Less
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I'm able to stay on my WiFi (2.4Ghz band) when walking my dogs down past the nearest 2 houses. The 5 Ghz band has much shorter range but offers faster speeds through WiFi to the router. I personally find that the speed to the router has never been my limiter, it has always been the speed of my AT&T; Uverse internet connection (which stinks).
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Said relay mode, ever what that means. I asked the same question. I guess seeing I didn't know, they sent me the question. I believe it"might" be when the wifi signal does not receive to good. That's my quests. Good luck.
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I used one of the wireless bridge TrendNet Wireless AC devices (provided you have a wireless AC router). I also used the 5GHZ band was well if that makes a difference.
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Just saw your message, I too was originally thrilled with this router until it started giving me headaches a few weeks into owning it. I just updated my review with the following, maybe it will help you as well if you're still experiencing issues: ****Update 2/17/11***** The router worked great for about 3 weeks, then suddenly I started having significant range and connection problems for any of my networked components more than a few feet away from the router. I noticed this was particularly bad in the evenings when I would see many other neighboring wireless networks popping up in the scan for local networks. After first fearing that I too may have gotten a defective unit, I did a little research online and realized that changing a few default settings related to channels may help. I first went in an changed the network settings from mixed to N-only (5ghz) and G-only (2.4ghz) since I really didn't have any B or A wireless devices to suppport. Secondly, and most importantly, I went in and changed the default channel settings for both networks. Originally I had both channels set to 'auto', but I changed the channel width on them both to be 20mhz, and then I made sure to select different standard channels for each. Voila - great range and connection speeds were restored! The router has been working great for the past week since I changed these settings with no further issues.
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Yes. Wi-Fi IS a problem. I did a fresh install of Windows 8.1 and could not get the Wi-Fi to connect. I continued to download drivers etc. It was frustrating but I eventually got around the problem. I wish I could elaborate but I set up the laptop months ago. Once you get it to work I haven't experienced any of the "spotty" problems. It connects on startup and doesn't lose it. If you're fine with the typical bloatwear that comes with a laptop I don't think you'll have a problem.
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there was a mistake. I remember asus uploaded a firmware that wasn´t for the R1 but instead for the AIR version. google is your friend and it will help you find it, many people upgraded it and got the wireless option, the very same that you´re asking for; the problem is that some people got bricks or problems for using that firmware. also you should try and see if other wlan sticks function
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Hi, My advice is to return that piece of garbage,I bought it but I installed like a month and a half after, the worse router I ever had, very poor signal range, connection drops constantly, I tried to return it but it was too late, I threw 70 bucks to the garbage, if you can, again stay away from that router it will give you many headaches. It is the last time I buy a Netgear product. Good luck!
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IDK, but mine does the same. i have problems keeping the WIFI connected all the time. it drops even though the connection in strong or excellent. hate having to reconnect all the time.
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Hello,What is the problem with the wifi?I don´t have any problem.Tell me what happens please
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Yes I had no issues whatsoever. The only thing wrong since I bought it was a problem the very first day it would not pick up wifi at all... It ended up being a Windows 8 issue. Evidently it needed an update, and for some reason it didn't do it automatically. Ever since I have had no issues. I thought I would have a problem with getting used to the new Wi does and touchscreen, I was honestly apprehensive. But I love it. Easy installation for all wireless devices as well. Hope this helps.
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Yes, we have had the same issue. Original wifi card that came with the system was non-functional. Tech Support was extremely friendly and helpful troubleshooting and sent a new card. New card is very slow (1Mbs vs 20-40 with other devices in the house). Will contact them again for additional guidance / assistance.