topic Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting in Broadband

Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Anthony64 — Mon, 20 May 2024 15:31:11 GMT

Hi,

I have an ongoing issues with my Wifi network, in that devices keep dropping off the network. and not reconnecting... It's not related to distance from router, and is happening on both 2.4 and 5GHz networks.

As an example, my iPhone will stop working on wifi, and I'll then have to switch airplane mode on and off, to force a re-connect. This is happening to loads of my devices, like streaming speakers. On a typical day, this is happening a couple of times, but very annoying.

I think it's a similar issues that others have seen related to Wifi Optimisation settings, please could I get instructions on switching this setting off? or have someone in support do it for me?

Thanks,

Anthony.

Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Debbie-TalkTalk — Tue, 21 May 2024 06:22:49 GMT

Hi Anthony

I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing issues.

Could you reboot the router for me and then retest the connection again?

Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Anthony64 — Tue, 21 May 2024 06:37:31 GMT

Hi Debbie,

Thanks, I've re-started the router and will let you know if the problems continue.

Regards,

Anthony.

Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Debbie-TalkTalk — Tue, 21 May 2024 07:09:50 GMT

Hi Anthony

Thank you. If this happens again then please can you post here and let me know.

Debbie

Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Anthony64 — Tue, 21 May 2024 15:41:56 GMT

Hi Debbie,

Unfortunately it's happened again today (at 11:47), with both an iPad and a speaker.

Thanks,

Anthony.

Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Debbie-TalkTalk — Wed, 22 May 2024 05:57:09 GMT

Hi @Anthony64

Apologies for this.

Did you split the SSID's previously?

Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Anthony64 — Wed, 22 May 2024 07:29:40 GMT

Hi Debbie, yes I had already split out my 2.5 and 5 GHz networks as separate SSIDs. I've tested devices on both networks and the same thing happens on both.

Thanks,

Anthony.

Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Debbie-TalkTalk — Wed, 22 May 2024 07:34:02 GMT

Hi Anthony

I'm wondering if it's worth factory resetting the router so the SSID's are no longer split to see if this helps?

Is there any reason you split them? Was it to connect certain devices?

Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Anthony64 — Wed, 22 May 2024 08:40:18 GMT

Hi Debbie, I split them as I did not really want devices flapping between the different networks. I wanted to be sure that if I link my TV to the 5GHz, that it stayed on that network. I can try a factory reset on the Sagem router if you think it's worth doing, does this often correct issues?

Thanks,

Anthony.

Re: Wifi devices dropping off network and not reconnecting

Debbie-TalkTalk — Wed, 22 May 2024 08:42:50 GMT

Hi Anthony

Our Devices Team advise to not split the SSID's so it would be worth setting it back to default settings and letting wifi optimisation monitor the connection and select the best channels based on interference etc.