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#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)
#2569 of 2671 Re: Comfort Access [bodble2] by busiris Jul 10, 2008 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 09, 2008 10:43 pm) Have you or a neighbor gotten a new garage door opener? Most internet providers automatically reassing a new IP address each 24 hours, to make sure the DHCP doesn't run out of available addresses to assign. Your modem/switch/router automatically requests a new address once access is denied, under normal circumstances. So, I would suggest this...try logging on before your wife gets in the car to leave and see what happens. If you can't, and then you can as soon as she leaves, I would agree...its the car. But, I still have my doubts at the moment....Good Luck! Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jul 11, 2008 11:17 pm)
#2570 of 2671 Hot Weather problems by cedxjlj Jul 11, 2008 (11:11 am)
When it is 88 degrees or hotter outside, it gets VERY HOT on the drivers side by the gas pedal. MINI says this is normal as it is where the exhaust and heater core are. But it is so hot that I can hardly keep my foot on the accelerator and must use cruise control. Anyone else with this problem. I have a 2007. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jul 11, 2008 2:56 pm) blueguydotcom (Jul 11, 2008 6:31 pm)
#2571 of 2671 Re: Hot Weather problems [cedxjlj] by bodble2 Jul 11, 2008 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: cedxjlj (Jul 11, 2008 11:11 am) That does not sound normal.
#2572 of 2671 Re: Hot Weather problems [cedxjlj] by blueguydotcom Jul 11, 2008 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: cedxjlj (Jul 11, 2008 11:11 am) Nope. Never had that issue. My HVAC blows hot if I don't turn on the AC but it seems all late model BMW/Mini products do that...