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WNAP210 v2 - Connection getting slower during 24hrs
Hi there, I have a WNAP210 v2 which is connected to a Hitron CVE-30360 I got from my ISP (so I have to use it). The Hitron functions as a DHCP server, the DHCP function of the WNAP210 is turned ...
I would agree about checking the wireless channels being used by other existing wireless networks within your area. Then, select a wireless channel for your own wireless network that is not commonly used. Observe if this helps.
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DaneA
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Hi,
okay I will try this and give feedback.
Greeting,
Robert
Hi there,
so I checked the used channels from the other wifi networks here around our place and two of the most used channels are 6 and 11. My WNAP was set to 11, so I changed it to 8. Mostly because 8 is the lucky number in China and I think I need some luck to get this fixed :smileyvery-happy:
I will monitor the performance over the next 24hrs and get back to you with the results.
Greetings,
Robert
Hi,
I have here an excerpt from the log file, can you tell me why this connection is getting dropped?
Mar 22 23:51:44 kernel: wbuf_tx_complete:droping eapol frame for station --:--:--:eb:9c:9a (TXERROR)
Mar 22 23:51:46 hostapd: wifi0vap0: STA --:--:--:eb:9c:9a WPA: EAPOL-Key timeoutThank you!
Greetings, Robert
Hi,
after watching this video and since I'm in europe I switched the channel from 8 to 9.
https://support.metageek.com/hc/en-us/articles/216950047-Why-Channels-1-6-and-11-
May be this setting does the job?
Greetings
Robert
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