[Q] WIFI roaming with Note 2 - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II

My apologies if this is a dead horse, but with the subject terms in the search box, I get overwhelmed with unrelated results.
Has anyone figured out a way to force the Note 2 to switch between access points? I have two APs which have identical SSID and security settings. The Note 2 shows only a single AP in the WIFI settings, but using apps that show the mac, I can see which on is the active AP.
The problem is, as I walk away from AP1, and the signal drops to well below 50%, and the AP2 signal reaches 100%, the Note 2 stubbornly refuses to let go of AP1. I can be literally be standing beneath AP2 with 100% RSSI strength, and the only way to get the Note 2 to switch is to manually force it to do so.
I've spent the last few hours searching for solutions. Nearly all point to either enterprise-class hardware, or they give up over the fact that roaming aggressiveness is 100% client-based. If the WIFI chipset can't be configured to drop the weaker signal, then no matter what AP hardware combination I have, it won't improve.
Has anyone had luck with this?
For reference, I'm using an Asus RT-N56U (AP1) and an Asus RT-N66U (router/AP2). AP1 is running the Padvin modified stock Asus firmware, and AP2 is running bone stock (though I have tried it with the latest Shibby TomatoUSB 115 AIO firmware).

erkme73 said:
My apologies if this is a dead horse, but with the subject terms in the search box, I get overwhelmed with unrelated results.
Has anyone figured out a way to force the Note 2 to switch between access points? I have two APs which have identical SSID and security settings. The Note 2 shows only a single AP in the WIFI settings, but using apps that show the mac, I can see which on is the active AP.
The problem is, as I walk away from AP1, and the signal drops to well below 50%, and the AP2 signal reaches 100%, the Note 2 stubbornly refuses to let go of AP1. I can be literally be standing beneath AP2 with 100% RSSI strength, and the only way to get the Note 2 to switch is to manually force it to do so.
I've spent the last few hours searching for solutions. Nearly all point to either enterprise-class hardware, or they give up over the fact that roaming aggressiveness is 100% client-based. If the WIFI chipset can't be configured to drop the weaker signal, then no matter what AP hardware combination I have, it won't improve.
Has anyone had luck with this?
For reference, I'm using an Asus RT-N56U (AP1) and an Asus RT-N66U (router/AP2). AP1 is running the Padvin modified stock Asus firmware, and AP2 is running bone stock (though I have tried it with the latest Shibby TomatoUSB 115 AIO firmware).
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I've had a similar situation, download the app "Best WIFI" from the play store, it will connect you to the wifi with strongest connection! Good luck.

i have a similar router setup to yours.
Just a FYI... No matter what app I installed, "wifi seamless roaming" never worked on my Note 2. So, if i were on a skype / viber call, the call would get disconnected when the AP switched.

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[Q] Constant Wi-Fi disconnect/reconnect

My note 8.0 is having an issue where it does not hold its connection to Wi-Fi for more than a few minutes, at most, and often does more than that. It honestly does not affect performance a great deal, that I can notice at least, but I do think it drains the battery much more quickly and the constant alerts are quite distracting and get in the way of my handwriting input.
The common wisdom seems to be to have Wi-Fi always on, but that didn't change the behavior whatsoever.
I did not notice this behavior until I finished my vacation and came back to my work where we have a much more complex network than my parent's house. Here, there are numerous routers throughout the office complex to ensure total Wi-Fi coverage. They use 802.1x authentication. I'm wondering if the device is basically "choosing" a new router each time it disconnects. My desk is about 10 feet from a router, so I know signal strength is not the problem.
I just can't figure out what else to do or try to do. This is a Wi-Fi-only model running Android 4.2.2 as updated OTA from Samsung. Unrooted, locked bootloader.

[Q] Wifi is connected but no traffic, WTF?

I thought at first my router was having issues, but that is not the case. I have confirmed zero router issues by using 3 laptops and 2 other phones (Samsung units) to connect to anything I want.
If I connect using my M8 (Verizon), it connects with no issue but I have no real internet connection. The signal strength is -40 so that is not the issue.
I have tried multiple restarts, multiple networks, and multiple SSID's. I even tried forcing it to 2.4 or 5 Ghz and nothing at all seems to work.
Is this a known issue? I am coming from a long line of Samsung stuff so I am not up to speed on the quirks with HTC stuff. Your assistance is appreciated!
ssnapier said:
I thought at first my router was having issues, but that is not the case. I have confirmed zero router issues by using 3 laptops and 2 other phones (Samsung units) to connect to anything I want.
If I connect using my M8 (Verizon), it connects with no issue but I have no real internet connection. The signal strength is -40 so that is not the issue.
I have tried multiple restarts, multiple networks, and multiple SSID's. I even tried forcing it to 2.4 or 5 Ghz and nothing at all seems to work.
Is this a known issue? I am coming from a long line of Samsung stuff so I am not up to speed on the quirks with HTC stuff. Your assistance is appreciated!
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Stock, custom ROM, etc?
This is a stock ROM with weaksauce root and nothing else.
Ok, so I just connected to the wifi at my office and it appears to be working just fine, but it took about 15 minutes form my phone to recognize that the network even existed.
I am pretty sure this phone is just a piece of crap. About 2 hours after my last post it started doing the same thing (at work). I just got home and did a 100% fresh reset of both my router and my phone to eliminate any possible configuration issues and it shows that it is connected on the phone, but the router is not seeing that it is connected... how the hell does that work?
ssnapier said:
I am pretty sure this phone is just a piece of crap. About 2 hours after my last post it started doing the same thing (at work). I just got home and did a 100% fresh reset of both my router and my phone to eliminate any possible configuration issues and it shows that it is connected on the phone, but the router is not seeing that it is connected... how the hell does that work?
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Since you've determined its a piece of crap, sell it and get yourself a iPhone. Why bother trying to get it to work.
When you connect to your router what details does it give in the phone WiFi settings for that connection?
Also which router do you use?

Slow Wi-Fi after WW_2.20.40.97_20150917 update?

I did a search and didn't find anything. I've been updating my ZE551ML and keeping it completely stock. I am on the latest update (WW_2.20.40.97_20150917) and did a Factory Reset for a clean start. I realized after setting up my Wi-Fi again that speeds are extremely slow; <20 Mbps. This is on both the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, and even if I put it in the Performance Battery mode.
Is anyone else seeing similar and if so, did it start with this update or something earlier?
Is it because of the location? For me, Wi-Fi working normally (at least didn't affect my daily use) except for in my room which is not very far from the router. I get 3 to 4 bars wifi, but it will stop working for sometime and speed is very slow I can't even watch a video without being interrupted. If I walk out of my room, speed is back normal. It's like my room is protected against wifi
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It is definitely something up with my ZF2. I have plenty of other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network that get appropriate speeds. I'm pretty sure it also got great Wi-Fi speeds when I first got it, but this is the first time I re-checked the speeds after all of the various software updates since release, plus a Factory Reset.
FYI, after some additional testing as well as downgrading the firmware, this seems to be some sort of weird interaction between my router/access point and the ZF2.
I'm currently using the T-Mobile CellSpot (basically a ASUS RT-AC68 with T-Mobile custom firmware) in Access Point mode, and what I've been able to determine is that the ZF2 seems to be speed-limited when connected to the "normal" SSIDs (I have separate ones for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). I have configured guest SSIDs (which have Internet access but not local LAN access) and when connected to those the speeds are as expected.
Really doesn't make much sense to me since it is the same wireless radio on the router. But at least I can reproduce it definitely at this point.
Some time lag )
chp said:
I did a search and didn't find anything. I've been updating my ZE551ML and keeping it completely stock. I am on the latest update (WW_2.20.40.97_20150917) and did a Factory Reset for a clean start. I realized after setting up my Wi-Fi again that speeds are extremely slow; <20 Mbps. This is on both the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, and even if I put it in the Performance Battery mode.
Is anyone else seeing similar and if so, did it start with this update or something earlier?
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My ZE551 ML is also facing some issues after the final update WW_2.20.40.97_20150917. Cellular data is not working. All the buttons are working and on but arrows are not displayed and no data transfer and status says Cellular network status-Disconnected.
poor clarity in voice calls to the receiver and slow system respond with even phone book app.
Expecting a kind support ....

Oreo messing with WifiSwitcher/SWIFI switching

I have a rooted Pixel 2 XL. On my old phone with KitKat, Wifi Switcher worked great to switch between the 2 routers in my house, depending on which gives the better signal. The routers have different SSID names.
Trying to set this up on Oreo (after being disappointed that Android STILL doesn't have this feature built in), the apps do their thing like they're supposed to, but then (apparently) the operating system decides that no, that 30db stronger signal isn't really better, and switches back to the original. Actually it's switching to the last one that was manually selected. If I manually connect to the other one, it will keep switching back to that one.
I have turned off "Turn on Wifi automatically" and Wifi assistant and it still happens. I tried Wifi Switcher first and then SWIFI (not at the same time of course). Both exhibit the same behavior.
Can this behavior be disabled?
Chambm said:
I have a rooted Pixel 2 XL. On my old phone with KitKat, Wifi Switcher worked great to switch between the 2 routers in my house, depending on which gives the better signal. The routers have different SSID names.
Trying to set this up on Oreo (after being disappointed that Android STILL doesn't have this feature built in), the apps do their thing like they're supposed to, but then (apparently) the operating system decides that no, that 30db stronger signal isn't really better, and switches back to the original. Actually it's switching to the last one that was manually selected. If I manually connect to the other one, it will keep switching back to that one.
I have turned off "Turn on Wifi automatically" and Wifi assistant and it still happens. I tried Wifi Switcher first and then SWIFI (not at the same time of course). Both exhibit the same behavior.
Can this behavior be disabled?
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I have this exact same problem on a pixel 2 xl running android 9 pie.
I even found that with the switching app "SWIFI" uninstalled the pixel is doing its own switching but not very well.
If i move completely out of range of "access point 1" the pixel automatically connects to "access point 2", BUT as soon as i get a tiny tiny bit of signal back from "access point 1" it switches back to that even though "access point 2" has a MUCH better signal.
In wifi settings, preferences I have all settings turned OFF ( "Turn on Wi-Fi automatically" , "Connect to open networks" , "Open network notification" )
Anyone have any ideas ?
Tried several different WiFi switching apps now and the same thing happens.
Sitting in a spot in my house ATM where signal from access point 1 is POOR but just about get a signal.
The signal from access point 2 is very STRONG here so my switching app changes to it.
5 seconds later the pixel changes back to access point 1 with POOR signal
Another 5 seconds and I get the notification from the switching app it's connected to access point 2.
Then.... Pixel changes bk to access point 1
So on and so on.
It's like they are both fighting each other lol
My Note 9 showed basically the same behaviour.
I switched off "auto reconnect" (this is an individual setting for each WiFi network) and it seems to swifi seems to work again.
Hope this helps

Roaming between wifi APs?

I'm having problems with Roaming inside my house.
I have 3 aps, and op7t sticks to one and doesn't want to switch to a better signal ap while I'm walking around the house.
Does anybody have this bug or I need to do a clean flash?
AFAIK it never worked for me since I got it although I only ever used 10.0.7 version
now I'm on blu_spark r70 kernel + magisk+ 10.0.7 OOS and still no progress. I really don't want to use 3rd party apps like wifi switcher as they do use extra battery life
Yes mine does this as well. I have a Ubiquity mesh network with three APs one is slower than the other two and it will stay locked onto that one. As I move to the other side of the house I'll loose my signal for ~10 seconds and then it will suddenly pick up the closer AP that is faster. I might have something wrong in the AP settings, but thought it was interesting someone else mentioned it. Maybe not. I need to play with the setting that forces connected devices to the fastest connection within the Ubiquity controller. That may be doing it. Though I didn't have the issue with my G8 previously. It was pretty seamless.
See if your AP has an option to kick off a client if their RSSI falls below a certain threshold. I have several asus/merlin flashed ap's which have this setting. My ap's are not set up as a mesh but the above helps with roaming between them.
Do you have a real mesh set up or just different AP's with same SSID's/different channels?
Phreak411 said:
Yes mine does this as well. I have a Ubiquity mesh network with three APs one is slower than the other two and it will stay locked onto that one. As I move to the other side of the house I'll loose my signal for ~10 seconds and then it will suddenly pick up the closer AP that is faster. I might have something wrong in the AP settings, but thought it was interesting someone else mentioned it. Maybe not. I need to play with the setting that forces connected devices to the fastest connection within the Ubiquity controller. That may be doing it. Though I didn't have the issue with my G8 previously. It was pretty seamless.
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My htc10 is doing a perfectly fine job so I guess it's really just the OOS settings. I've seen some other people on Oneplus forums posting the same thing, even for previous devices (like 5 series)
gpz1100 said:
See if your AP has an option to kick off a client if their RSSI falls below a certain threshold. I have several asus/merlin flashed ap's which have this setting. My ap's are not set up as a mesh but the above helps with roaming between them.
Do you have a real mesh set up or just different AP's with same SSID's/different channels?
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Mine isn't a real mesh, just different channels and same security settings.
I have a couple devices I've been testing this setup with and for now only 7t and a samsung s5 wouldn't change to a better signal ap
gpz1100 said:
See if your AP has an option to kick off a client if their RSSI falls below a certain threshold. I have several asus/merlin flashed ap's which have this setting. My ap's are not set up as a mesh but the above helps with roaming between them.
Do you have a real mesh set up or just different AP's with same SSID's/different channels?
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Thanks I'll take a look. Mine is a real mesh system. All APs at 2.4 a 5ghz share the same password and SSID my wife's V30 and two daughter's Galaxy 9 phones don't seem to have the same problem. So I'm guessing it may be the phone, but I haven't had a chance to play with the Ubiquity settings as I travel about 300k miles on business each year. It's just hasn't been a priority, but I wanted to chime in to let others know they aren't alone. I'll be home all next week so it should give me some time to look at the AP coverage map and settings within the dashboard. At first I thought it was loosing its lease or something, but that doesn't seem to be the case. It's moving from section to section of the house covered by different APs most likely. I did see someone on Reddit(?) mention a similar issue recently. I'll try to dig into it tomorrow.
Edit: Sorry they're all the same channels linked to a UAP AC M. Unifi mesh AP.
^^Sounds like the device isn't roaming well then. Maybe wifi thresholds can be adjusted through a magisk module. I don't recall seeing anything wifi roaming related in settings.
I suppose in my case, the ap's themselves handle this. Too weak a signal and ap kicks client off.
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