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    Intel WiDi connection drops on Y580

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sensei22, Oct 22, 2012.

  1. sensei22

    sensei22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Y580 paired with my netgear PTV2000 for WiDi support. Every once in a while, I get connection drops when playing video. Has anyone seen this issue and know how to resolve it? I have tried changing my Router's wifi channel from 6 to 1 or 11 to avoid signal collision but that did not solve the issue. Thanks in advance.
     
    sensei22, Oct 22, 2012
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    starfly Notebook Guru

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    If you happen to have an android smartphone, there is an app called Wifi Analyzer and it will show you all the different wifi signals it picks up and on what channel those signals are operating. It will make a recommendation which channel will have the least interference. Could be worth a shot.

    Dunno if similar apps exist for other smartphones.

    Otherwise I have no other recommendations.
     
    starfly, Oct 23, 2012
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    sensei22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks man for your input. Still dealing with this problem, can anyone else comment?
     
    sensei22, Oct 31, 2012
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  4. link626

    link626 Asus GL502VM, Lenovo Y580, Asus K53TA

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    i bet no one else here uses widi.

    Too rich for my blood
    I'd rather use a 30ft hdmi cable. much much cheaper
     
    link626, Nov 1, 2012
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    shak541 Notebook Consultant

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    i dont care for costs.. but widi sucks.. its way too delayed.. and im a gamer :p
     
    shak541, Nov 3, 2012
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    sensei22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also don't care for costs, but I really like the WiDi concept for movie streaming. for games I agree this is not a good solution, considering also that it relies on integrated graphics. hopefully someone has a solution for my issue.
     
    sensei22, Nov 5, 2012
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  7. link626

    link626 Asus GL502VM, Lenovo Y580, Asus K53TA

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    turn off all sources of wifi interference? all phones, routers, ...

    a quick google says widi is susceptible to that
     
    link626, Nov 5, 2012
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