Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-22 Thread Hamish McIntyre-Bhatty
Hi Clive, I guess you mean Mint 20.2? You should do Mint upgrades this way, as suggested by the Mint team: https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3946, and then update to Mint 20.1/20.2. Unless of course you're doing a fresh install :) Hamish On 22/02/2021 18:36, CA Wills wrote: > As I last said I'd

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-22 Thread CA Wills
As I last said I'd report outcome of this weekends trials:- Everything worked fine over the weekend on the Huawei HG633 router, so laptop wireless OK. Late this afternoon re-installed the Sagecom Super Router (after router reset) and after checking with other wireless kit it worked but still

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-20 Thread PeterMerchant
On 20/02/2021 13:01, Hamish McIntyre-Bhatty wrote: I haven't been following this, but have you checked for a firmware update for the router that might fix the issue? Hamish On 20/02/2021 12:56, CA Wills wrote: Started a new email on this subject due to delays in replying. We have been

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-20 Thread Hamish McIntyre-Bhatty
I haven't been following this, but have you checked for a firmware update for the router that might fix the issue? Hamish On 20/02/2021 12:56, CA Wills wrote: > Started a new email on this subject due to delays in replying. We have > been relaying our patio during the week between rain showers,

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-20 Thread CA Wills
Started a new email on this subject due to delays in replying. We have been relaying our patio during the week between rain showers, so have not had a clear time slot to 'play'. Update today.  1200hrs. Removed all connections from the TT Super(?) Router and replaced using the very old

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-14 Thread Andrew
On 14/02/2021 08:49, PeterMerchant wrote: I nearly bought one of these Wifi double sockets with USB point https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-2-gang-sp-switched-wi-fi-extender-2-1a-1-outlet-usb-charger-white/988fv except that I then thought of the cost of having an electrician in to fit it

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-13 Thread Terry Coles
On Saturday, 13 February 2021 15:32:21 GMT PeterMerchant wrote: > I have a TP-Link 305 Wifi extender and it was not easy to set up, as a > matter of fact the 'remote' wifi connection I was unable to change the > SSID, though I could change the security Key. My extender is Netgear WN3000RPv3,

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-13 Thread PeterMerchant
On 13/02/2021 14:00, Terry Coles wrote: On Saturday, 13 February 2021 13:50:55 GMT PeterMerchant wrote: Powerline adapters might be a solution for Clive, Argos? If he's going to have to spend money then it's probably cheaper to by a USB WiFi Adaptor or a WiFi Extender:

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-13 Thread Patrick Wigmore
On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:39:13 +, Ralph Corderoy wrote: > So I suspect either the laptop or router have changed something > related to password access around the time it stopped > working. Given your Android tablet doesn't have problems, this > suggests the laptop's configuration. I am

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-13 Thread Terry Coles
On Saturday, 13 February 2021 13:50:55 GMT PeterMerchant wrote: > Powerline adapters might be a solution for Clive, Argos? If he's going to have to spend money then it's probably cheaper to by a USB WiFi Adaptor or a WiFi Extender: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1286627?

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-13 Thread PeterMerchant
On 13/02/2021 13:46, PeterMerchant wrote: On 13/02/2021 13:06, Terry Coles wrote: On Saturday, 13 February 2021 11:20:30 GMT CA Wills wrote: As Peter said below, this seems to be the same problem, only one item not connecting. So a question: if I have another router (a previous TT one) can I:

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-13 Thread PeterMerchant
On 13/02/2021 13:06, Terry Coles wrote: On Saturday, 13 February 2021 11:20:30 GMT CA Wills wrote: As Peter said below, this seems to be the same problem, only one item not connecting. So a question: if I have another router (a previous TT one) can I: Using the additional router.; 1.

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-13 Thread Terry Coles
On Saturday, 13 February 2021 11:20:30 GMT CA Wills wrote: > As Peter said below, this seems to be the same problem, only one item > not connecting. > > So a question: if I have another router (a previous TT one) can I: > > Using the additional router.; > > 1. Connect it up exactly as the

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-13 Thread CA Wills
As Peter said below, this seems to be the same problem, only one item not connecting. So a question: if I have another router (a previous TT one) can I: Using the additional router.; 1.  Connect it up exactly as the present one (same name) but located in the living room where I most use my

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-12 Thread PeterMerchant
On 11/02/2021 09:06, CA Wills wrote: Hi All My wireless connection to the router keeps dropping out even though it reports 64% signal.  Yesterday everything was OK all day but this morning no connection. The router is mounted on a high shelf in a room with 2 single brick walls between.  This

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-12 Thread CA Wills
Hi Ralph I've noticed that the wireless seems to be in a loop as it keeps trying connect then drops out.  Thinking back over the weeks, it was working OK last week but failed on Monday(?) at first switch on.  Before when this happened it was the same, worked a week then not. I'll have

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-12 Thread Ralph Corderoy
Hi Clive, > To try and stop the same happening when you send back the text file > with the results, rename it to end with ‘.txt’ first. I got the results. There doesn't look to be anything wrong with the hardware. The interesting bits are + rfkill list 0: hci0: Bluetooth

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Ralph Corderoy
Hi again Clive, > The mailing list stripped it. To try and stop the same happening when you send back the text file with the results, rename it to end with ‘.txt’ first. -- Cheers, Ralph. -- Next meeting: Online, Jitsi, Tuesday, 2021-03-02 20:00 Check to whom you are replying Meetings,

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Graeme Gemmill
Had a similar problem two-three months ago. ISP recognised it as a BT problem. Graeme On 11/02/2021 12:00, dorset-requ...@mailman.lug.org.uk wrote: Send dorset mailing list submissions to dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Ralph Corderoy
Hi Clive, > Hopefully, this email will have an attached text file containing > commands. The mailing list stripped it. Once more, with feeling... -- Cheers, Ralph. #! /bin/sh w=${1?} set -x exec 2>&1 ip link show $w iw dev iw dev $w link iw dev $w station dump rfkill list sudo iw dev $w

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Keith Edmunds
On Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:45:46 +, ci...@cewland.uk said: > To answer your question 'no' the only Fluorescent or microwave is in the > kitchen which is not in line of sight; it's off to one side by 6m+ and > has 2 extra walls between them and the router.  Never had a problem > before like

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread tda
Have you tried moving your kit to a different location? My wife's car jams our wifi - she has to park it well away. Even though I'm 6ft from the router and showing 90-100% signal. On 2.4 and 5GHz. We also have an alarm system (in a different location) which periodically reports RF jamming (at

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Ralph Corderoy
Hi Clive, > My wireless connection to the router > keeps dropping out even though it reports 64% signal.  Yesterday > everything was OK all day but this morning no connection. > > The router is mounted on a high shelf in a room with 2 single brick > walls between.  This problem has recently

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Alex
On Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:45:46 + CA Wills wrote: > Hi Keith > > To answer your question 'no' the only Fluorescent or microwave is in the > kitchen which is not in line of sight; it's off to one side by 6m+ and > has 2 extra walls between them and the router.  Never had a problem > before

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread CA Wills
Thanks Ralph - will try anything!  Still not connecting wireless after several hours being 'off'. Clive On 11/02/2021 10:12, Ralph Corderoy wrote: Hi Clive, Terry wrote: it's still worth a reboot before you spend money. There's commands which can be used on the laptop to investigate too.

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread CA Wills
Hi Terry All wireless items are on 2/4Ghz as nothing has 5GHz. The tablet is an old Samsung (Android) 10 and 'just works'. Did not have to do anything to it when I re-booted the router; it just re-connected and Lily did not notice anything! Have opened up the laptop and checked the card,

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread CA Wills
Hi Keith To answer your question 'no' the only Fluorescent or microwave is in the kitchen which is not in line of sight; it's off to one side by 6m+ and has 2 extra walls between them and the router.  Never had a problem before like that. Replying via Ethernet. On 11/02/2021 11:18, Keith

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Keith Edmunds
Do you have either a fluorescent light or a microwave over anywhere near the wifi transmitter or receiver? -- Linux Tips: https://www.tiger-computing.co.uk/category/techtips/ -- Next meeting: Online, Jitsi, Tuesday, 2021-03-02 20:00 Check to whom you are replying Meetings, mailing

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread PeterMerchant
On 11/02/2021 09:06, CA Wills wrote: Hi All My wireless connection to the router keeps dropping out even though it reports 64% signal.  Yesterday everything was OK all day but this morning no connection. The router is mounted on a high shelf in a room with 2 single brick walls between.  This

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Terry Coles
On Thursday, 11 February 2021 10:02:02 GMT CA Wills wrote: > The PC is Ethernet (no wireless). Lily's old Tablet is working and has > not been a problem (to note) and that's on all day. Saying that means > it's a laptop fault? What sort of tablet is it? There are Apps on both Android and iOS

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Ralph Corderoy
Hi Clive, Terry wrote: > it's still worth a reboot before you spend money. There's commands which can be used on the laptop to investigate too. I'll try and suggest some later today. -- Cheers, Ralph. -- Next meeting: Online, Jitsi, Tuesday, 2021-03-02 20:00 Check to whom you are

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Terry Coles
On Thursday, 11 February 2021 10:02:02 GMT CA Wills wrote: > Not rebooted the router today but will try after this. It's not a > connection problem outside from the router as it all works on Ethernet. > This leaves me to think either the router wireless is faulty or the laptop. Probably the

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread CA Wills
Hi Terry Not rebooted the router today but will try after this.  It's not a connection problem outside from the router as it all works on Ethernet.  This leaves me to think either the router wireless is faulty or the laptop. The PC is Ethernet (no wireless).  Lily's old Tablet is working and

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Terry Coles
On Thursday, 11 February 2021 09:06:44 GMT CA Wills wrote: > walls between. This problem has recently started (since mid Jan), it's > not consistent and nothing has changed with settings on the laptop. I One thought. My Netgear Router drops connections on the Ethernet ports at irregular

Re: [Dorset] Wireless dropping out

2021-02-11 Thread Terry Coles
On Thursday, 11 February 2021 09:06:44 GMT CA Wills wrote: > The router is mounted on a high shelf in a room with 2 single brick > walls between. This problem has recently started (since mid Jan), it's > not consistent and nothing has changed with settings on the laptop. I > have thought that