Poor WiFi?

[E_man#CB]

I just got my Focus S in today, and I'm noticing something disturbing. My office is at the opposite end of the house as my router. My dumb luck, but that won't change.

I've had a lot of devices cross my desk, and right now, the Focus S is the only one that doesn't get a WiFi signal. Moat devices get one bar and hold it, a few get 1-2, this is the only one to get nothing. Is this a normal problem?

 

[VernonEL]

Is this a normal problem?

In a word: Yes.

Sadly, the Focus S does not have great WiFi connectivity. I have had other devices that have been able to detect and hold a signal better. Still, it is better than a few of my friends' Android devices, as far as connectivity.

 

[E_man#CB]

That's too bad. My old Focus, and my Captivate (both samsung's) had no problem what so ever.

 

[VernonEL]

That's too bad. My old Focus, and my Captivate (both samsung's) had no problem what so ever.

Does it just have a tough time holding a connection occasionally, or are there othere issues with the WiFi?

The first Focus S I got would stay "connected" to WiFi, but would occasionally stop transferring data. Samsung had no problem getting me a new one. Now it just seems to have a weaker WiFi radio than other devices.

 

[HeyCori]

This is the first time I've heard of the Focus S having a weaker wifi signal. The Titan has a weaker wifi signal as well. I wonder if Samsung/HTC both decided to cheap out on the antenna.

 

[Harriet03]

That's too bad.

 

[E_man#CB]

Does it just have a tough time holding a connection occasionally, or are there othere issues with the WiFi?



The first Focus S I got would stay "connected" to WiFi, but would occasionally stop transferring data. Samsung had no problem getting me a new one. Now it just seems to have a weaker WiFi radio than other devices.

I have trouble seeing WiFi hotspots that are a little farther out, as well as holding what signal I get. Also, for some reason, I always have 5 bars of WiFi even when I can barely get a signal. That's also annoying.

 

[VernonEL]

I have trouble seeing WiFi hotspots that are a little farther out, as well as holding what signal I get. Also, for some reason, I always have 5 bars of WiFi even when I can barely get a signal. That's also annoying.

If you are still able to hold a connection at times, and data is still being transferred, you may have a tough time getting Samsung to replace it, but it is still worth a shot. Good luck!