Connection priority

[dj_gabzz]

anyone knows how to make the wifi take priority in internet access whenever it is turned on and available at the same time with an edge connection, i always have to go to comm manager and turn off the data then turn on wifi to access that wifi speed.. thank you

[bob_beringer]

Some helpful information that might apply to your question can be found at:

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/634830.html

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when enabled, WiFi takes priority over UMTS connection, so even if you have them both up, the phone will choose the wireless network, unless you are trying to browse to a web site which was added to 'exclusions list' (like your operator's home page).

but, only if you have changed the default settings to set that WiFi connects you to the Internet. Which is not the default.

To do so you have to go into the Settings -> Connections -> Network Cards -> Network Adapter.
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I have found this information on several different forums with several different folks and use cases posted. I also think that you might get some milage out of the "comm mgr pro" or "IP Dashboard" applications as well...

Hope this helps,
Bob

[dj_gabzz]

Thank you Bob, ill mess with it a little more and post feedback, that was helpful
Thanks again

Some helpful information that might apply to your question can be found at:

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/634830.html

<snip>
when enabled, WiFi takes priority over UMTS connection, so even if you have them both up, the phone will choose the wireless network, unless you are trying to browse to a web site which was added to 'exclusions list' (like your operator's home page).

but, only if you have changed the default settings to set that WiFi connects you to the Internet. Which is not the default.

To do so you have to go into the Settings -> Connections -> Network Cards -> Network Adapter.
</snip>

I have found this information on several different forums with several different folks and use cases posted. I also think that you might get some milage out of the "comm mgr pro" or "IP Dashboard" applications as well...

Hope this helps,
Bob

[dj_gabzz]

still my wifi doesnt get the priority over edge! any hints anyone?

[pdajoy]

Out of curiosity, I have wifi and 3G active in Comm Manager.
Start IE and launch a site, discovered wifi has the priority over 3G.

[dj_gabzz]

Out of curiosity, I have wifi and 3G active in Comm Manager.
Start IE and launch a site, discovered wifi has the priority over 3G.

i only have edge, no 3g for me :( how did you know which had priority? i would because of edge speed over the wifi speed.. what about 3g, is it almost as fast as wifi, browse quick?

[pdajoy]

i only have edge, no 3g for me :( how did you know which had priority? i would because of edge speed over the wifi speed.. what about 3g, is it almost as fast as wifi, browse quick?

Simple, I have both activated, move near and away my router range.
When the Wifi signal is weak, the service provider (3G, my case) takes over.
Otherwise when the Wifi signal is strong, the 3G never get to activate.
Maybe others had a better and different approach.
All telco service signal should be available unless you are in fringe area.

[dj_gabzz]

Simple, I have both activated, move near and away my router range.
When the Wifi signal is weak, the service provider (3G, my case) takes over.
Otherwise when the Wifi signal is strong, the 3G never get to activate.
Maybe others had a better and different approach.
All telco service signal should be available unless you are in fringe area.

oh cool, yea this sounds like the way to go so far, noone has come up with a better solution yet? maybe benchmarking the speeds of each stil it depends on your cable provider (wifi i mean)