Nokia 2520 - Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

[meathead88]

Anyone know how to avoid having to wait to reconnect WiFi when the tablet wakes?

It eventually reconnects after 10 seconds or so by itself but thats not fast enough. My surface somehow stays connected...

 

[windoors]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

Go to Settings > WiFi > Advanced
Check this option keep WiFi on when screen times out.

 

[meathead88]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

Go to Settings > WiFi > Advanced
Check this option keep WiFi on when screen times out.

um, that is a phone setting, this is the tablet thread

 

[AndyCalling]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

In case you didn't realise, the WP Central app doesn't show the forum title in the recent posts screen. I know, you stated 'tablet' in your original post, but many people will have their phone heads on whilst posting so I can see why such might be missed. Perhaps the app will be fixed one day, but until then you will get this confusion from helpful people. Just gotta expect it.

 

[meathead88]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

In case you didn't realise, the WP Central app doesn't show the forum title in the recent posts screen. I know, you stated 'tablet' in your original post, but many people will have their phone heads on whilst posting so I can see why such might be missed. Perhaps the app will be fixed one day, but until then you will get this confusion from helpful people. Just gotta expect it.

Ahhh, I see.

 

[GrayW0lf]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

I believe that you can edit your opening post and, in doing so, modify the title of your thread. When you edit the original post, click the "Go Advanced" button. From there, you can modify the title so that it includes whatever additional keywords that you like.

 

[sundawg#WP]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

Is the tablet going out of range when it sleeps? Maybe in the sleep state power to wireless adapter is reduced and effectively puts you out of range? Just some thoughts. I'm definitely not having this problem.

Does it happen when plugged in and when on battery? Have you messed with the power plan? (though I don't see anything related to low power state for wireless adapter.

 

[meathead88]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

Is the tablet going out of range when it sleeps? Maybe in the sleep state power to wireless adapter is reduced and effectively puts you out of range? Just some thoughts. I'm definitely not having this problem.

Does it happen when plugged in and when on battery? Have you messed with the power plan? (though I don't see anything related to low power state for wireless adapter.

No, i';m in range. I use my phone as a hotspot when at work. If the tablet doesnt keep an active connection, the internet sharing feature turns off on my phone .

I'll have to check this at my home WiFi again tonight, see if it pings while sleeping after a couple hours.

 

[GizmoEV]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

No, i';m in range. I use my phone as a hotspot when at work. If the tablet doesnt keep an active connection, the internet sharing feature turns off on my phone .

I'll have to check this at my home WiFi again tonight, see if it pings while sleeping after a couple hours.

I thought the phone shut off internet sharing after a period of inactivity as opposed to no connection.

 

[CyclingGuyNola]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

I thought the phone shut off internet sharing after a period of inactivity as opposed to no connection.

They do.

 

[GizmoEV]

Re: Wi-Fi disconnects when sleeping

They do.

That might explain the issue meathead88 is having. The phone is timing out so the tablet shuts off WiFi after it can't see one any more. I haven't experienced this issue but then I haven't tethered it to my phone since I'm using LTE on it. At home I never seem to have an issue with WiFi taking time to wake up.

 

[meathead88]

Odd this never occurred on my surface then. Maybe gdr3 modified the phone behavior slightly.