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#2560 of 2671 Re: If I go clubman... [blueguydotcom] by bodble2 Jun 27, 2008 (10:07 pm)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jun 27, 2008 8:37 pm) I like the 17" wheels primarily for looks. The Clubman's longer wheelbase smooths out the ride a bit. The Jetta TDI is tempting, unless you've seen the Euro version....essentially a Jetta GLI with a diesel. Now, that's nice.
#2561 of 2671 Comfort Access by bodble2 Jul 08, 2008 (3:02 pm)
I've got some questions about Comfort Access for any Mini techie out there: How exactly does the MINI/BMW Comfort Access system work? I know there is a 2-way communication. Does the car send out a wireless signal to the key fob, or vice versa, or both. Since Comfort Access is optional, what exactly do they install or enable when you buy this option? What about cars without this option? Is there still signal being emitted. I'm curious because I swear our MINI (without Comfort Access) is interfering with my home wi-fi network when it is parked at home. (One of my routers is located very close to where the car is parked). Replies to this message: waterflame (Jul 09, 2008 7:04 am) bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 4:05 pm) busiris (Jul 09, 2008 5:27 pm) and 6 more...
#2562 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [bodble2] by waterflame Jul 09, 2008 (7:04 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 08, 2008 3:02 pm) Poltergeist Mini! I have no clue about the Comfort Access system but maybe you can get around the problem by switching to another frequency channel on your router. Most people leave it on the default channel(usually Ch. 6). It might help. If you find out the answer, please post it. I'd definitely be interested..for curiosity's sake Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 4:05 pm) busiris (Jul 09, 2008 5:27 pm) wilemakeit (Jul 09, 2008 5:35 pm) and 5 more...
#2563 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [waterflame] by bodble2 Jul 09, 2008 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: waterflame (Jul 09, 2008 7:04 am) I asked my computer consultant friend about switching channel. He also didn't know anything about the Comfort Access potential issue but he said switching channel won't do anything. All the channels are basically on the same range of frequencies, and the different channels are just subsets of that range. I did some poking around on the internet about keyless ignition systems in general. It appears those systems run in the 300 - 400 Mhz range, whereas the 802.11g wi-fi is in the 2.4 Ghz range. So, in theory, even if the car is emitting some sort of wireless signal, the different frequency ranges should not interfere with each other. But some external force is definitely affecting my wi-fi network! Replies to this message: busiris (Jul 09, 2008 5:27 pm) wilemakeit (Jul 09, 2008 5:35 pm) bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 6:09 pm) and 4 more...
#2564 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [bodble2] by busiris Jul 09, 2008 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 4:05 pm) I did some poking around on the internet about keyless ignition systems in general. It appears those systems run in the 300 - 400 Mhz range, whereas the 802.11g wi-fi is in the 2.4 Ghz range. So, in theory, even if the car is emitting some sort of wireless signal, the different frequency ranges should not interfere with each other. But some external force is definitely affecting my wi-fi network! There are other sources of interference in the 2.4 Ghz range...Older wireless telephone handsets (not cellphone) are one. Microwave ovens are another. I have experienced this in my den, using my laptop. On one of my computers (I have 2), often I would lose signal when my kids made microwave popcorn. After the oven was finished, I got signal again. I really doubt that its your car causing the problem, but to find out, park it somewhere else overnight, say maybe at a neighbor's house, and see if the problem persist. Please let us know what you find out...Good Luck! Replies to this message: wilemakeit (Jul 09, 2008 5:35 pm) bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 6:09 pm) busiris (Jul 09, 2008 8:19 pm) and 3 more...
#2565 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [busiris] by wilemakeit Jul 09, 2008 (5:35 pm)
Replying to: busiris (Jul 09, 2008 5:27 pm) Here are a few thing that could cause a problem. Do you have a dog fence? Do you have a wireless heart rate monitor. This could be a treadmill. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 6:09 pm) busiris (Jul 09, 2008 8:19 pm) bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 10:43 pm) and 2 more...
#2566 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [wilemakeit] by bodble2 Jul 09, 2008 (6:09 pm)
Replying to: wilemakeit (Jul 09, 2008 5:35 pm) I have none of those. But due to the location of that particular router, it is susceptible to interference from wireless devices that my neigbours may be using. Even for myself, I cannot use any type of extended-range 2.4 Ghz cordless phone in the house. Replies to this message: busiris (Jul 09, 2008 8:19 pm) bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 10:43 pm) busiris (Jul 10, 2008 1:51 pm) and 1 more...
#2567 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [bodble2] by busiris Jul 09, 2008 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 6:09 pm) Even for myself, I cannot use any type of extended-range 2.4 Ghz cordless phone in the house Is that due to static/poor reception on the phone? If so, you have identified why you have wireless reception issues. There are devices that can track this type of interference...many computer repair shops have "sniffers" used to track interference sources...It may cost a few dollars to have someone come out, but it might locate the source of your problem for you... Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 10:43 pm) busiris (Jul 10, 2008 1:51 pm) bodble2 (Jul 11, 2008 11:17 pm)
#2568 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [busiris] by bodble2 Jul 09, 2008 (10:43 pm)
Replying to: busiris (Jul 09, 2008 8:19 pm) I had a Sony extended range 2.4 Ghz phone. And everytime the phone rang, the wi-fi would drop connection. It didn't matter which corner of the house I put the phone's base unit. I finally had to ditch the phone, and bought a 5.8 Ghz phone. That was about 3 years ago. I have considered that my recent problem may be due to one of my neighbours getting a new phone, but the symptoms are different. Now, when the connection drops, I can't reconnect it if my life depended on it. What led me to consider the Mini as being the source of the problem is that on 3 different occasions, as soon as my wife parked in the garage in the evening, the connection dropped, and stayed disconnected the whole night, but as soon as she drove off in the morning, I was able to reconnect. That's weird coincidence if the Mini is not the culprit! Now, mind you, I'm not saying I know for sure it's the Mini, because it doesn't happen every night, and more importantly, these symptoms did not show up until about 3 weeks ago --- and we've had the Mini for about 6 months. But wi-fi networks can be so finicky that perhaps there has to be a certain combination of factors present to cause the problem. And the Mini is just one of several factors. Replies to this message: busiris (Jul 10, 2008 1:51 pm) bodble2 (Jul 11, 2008 11:17 pm)