My iPhone and belkin n1 router don't like each other

scudbook · 05-05-2008, 22:52

Hi all
The problem is that i have a belkin N1 wireless router (cable ISP is virginmedia) and up untill now i have not had any bother with it as i can connect my ps3 , wii and psp to it with no problem but when i connect to it with my iPhone all i get is a slow connection to the internet but i can't access itunes ,utube, stocks, maps or the weather it keeps coming up with either update failed or my connection just hangs.

Now before you all say that my phone hasn't been unlocked properly i know it has as i can access all these features when i'm up at my cousins and borrowing someone elses wi fi

If anyone has any ideas let me know because its starting to p**s me off big style.

Cheers

Stevie
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haydnwalker · 06-05-2008, 09:08

When you are connected to the WiFi does the WiFi signal bar show up (its usually next to the Mobile Network logo).

If it does show then is the signal strength OK?

Also... is the Router set to automatically detect speeds of devices (ie not set to N all of the time?)

I have an iPhone and a LinkSys router and all is OK... I can even hop between wifi networks (ie my home one and the cloud hotspots) just fine.

Have you tried a different router? If another router works it looks like its the N router causing the issue and you'll need an a/b/g one...

HTH

scudbook · 07-05-2008, 01:17

Hi thanks for the quick reply

Yes the wifi symbol is showing and is full strength and the router is set to auto detect speed, I have also tried changing channels but that doesn't work either.

I'll be going to my brothers in the next few days so i'll try his router

Cheers

Stevie

handyman · 07-05-2008, 09:33

Not tried mine on a draft 'n' router yet but it picks up wireless networks with ease when I'm out and about.

Stuart · 07-05-2008, 10:01

Can't really help that much (don't have an iPhone), but can you access iTunes. Youtube on your computer?

Also, try setting the router to B/G mode, and disabling N mode. I have a Apple Time Capsule router acting as a wireless bridge. The Time Capsule defaults to providing access to B, G and N networks, but unless I disable N, then my old T Mobile Vario II can't access the network.

That may not be the case with the iPhone, as my current N95 has no trouble accessing the network as regardless of whether the router is using N mode or not (as long as G is active).

scudbook · 07-05-2008, 11:07

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

Can't really help that much (don't have an iPhone), but can you access iTunes. Youtube on your computer?

Also, try setting the router to B/G mode, and disabling N mode. I have a Apple Time Capsule router acting as a wireless bridge. The Time Capsule defaults to providing access to B, G and N networks, but unless I disable N, then my old T Mobile Vario II can't access the network.

That may not be the case with the iPhone, as my current N95 has no trouble accessing the network as regardless of whether the router is using N mode or not (as long as G is active).

Yes i can access itunes and youtube from my computer.

The only settings i have are either N, B & G on or off i can't disable just one of the networks.

Cheers

Stevie

Stuart · 07-05-2008, 11:16

I just looked through the manual online ( http://www.belkin.com/support/articl...8231-4_man.pdf ) and found something worth trying.

Have a look at Page 41 of the manual (use the page numbers on the page, not the Go to Page option in Acrobat). Try switching the bandwidth to 20MHz (which should have the same effect as disabling the N network).

I think it defaults to "Auto"

scudbook · 08-05-2008, 01:42

Cheers mate i'll have a go

alex679 · 09-10-2008, 23:23

Hey scudbook!! I HAVE exactly the same problem as you. I also have virgin internet connected to a belkin N1 router and have an iphone. When i connect with an iphone i get a really slow connection and i cant use youtube weather stocks or maps! Do u also have problems connecting to vertain websites to your pc? I can sometimes connect to my email sometimes not, its because of the router, im not sure if u have that problem as well but i have the iphone prob and that one. I called virgin up and they said that they dont put any firewall on their internet so it must be to do with belkin. have u sorted the prob out yet mate if u do let me know how to do it and i will do the same, ive tried everything people have said on this forum and it hasnt helped.. keep in touch we r in the EXACT same position. Alex