Classic nook & Wi-Fi

kilmar · 02-09-2010, 10:47 AM

I connected my nook 1.2 to my home network which is using WPA2 encryption, though I'm not sure if that makes a difference. I was at the device status screen and see that it switches from my home Wi-Fi to disconnected every 10 seconds or so. We have 3 laptops and they all have stable Wi-Fi connections at home.

Not sure if this is a problem or maybe a battery saving feature since I can load the B&N store fine and it's really only sending bursts of data packets when loading the store and downloading the ebooks.

Has anyone noticed this?

mos · 02-09-2010, 10:53 AM

It only uses the wifi, if you are e.g. in the Store or update the Daily. That is at least the only time, when I see the wifi symbol in the status bar.

KindleMan · 02-09-2010, 11:03 AM

I think that is a normal function of the battery saving feature of the nook. On page 56 of the Users Manual it mentions that the "the nook is smart when it automatically turns off the WiFI feature. For example, it does so when you are reading".

Lobo59

CandyNJ66 · 02-09-2010, 01:18 PM

The Wifi does turn off when you are not shopping etc and just reading. It turns back on when I click on Shop

kilmar · 02-09-2010, 01:27 PM

Thank you for the confirmation, everyone.

mgmueller · 02-09-2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilmar

I connected my nook 1.2 to my home network which is using WPA2 encryption, though I'm not sure if that makes a difference. I was at the device status screen and see that it switches from my home Wi-Fi to disconnected every 10 seconds or so. We have 3 laptops and they all have stable Wi-Fi connections at home.

Not sure if this is a problem or maybe a battery saving feature since I can load the B&N store fine and it's really only sending bursts of data packets when loading the store and downloading the ebooks.

Has anyone noticed this?

You can "softroot" your nook and "lock" WiFi. Meaning, it doesn't dis-connect anymore, as long as you'd like to have it active. Mainly makes sense for the softrooted applications though...

kilmar · 02-09-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgmueller

You can "softroot" your nook and "lock" WiFi. Meaning, it doesn't dis-connect anymore, as long as you'd like to have it active. Mainly makes sense for the softrooted applications though...

Oh yes, I plan to unlock the powers of the droid after a small grace period.

02-09-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
kilmar Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 500 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: nook color, nook, Sony PRS-700	nook & Wi-Fi I connected my nook 1.2 to my home network which is using WPA2 encryption, though I'm not sure if that makes a difference. I was at the device status screen and see that it switches from my home Wi-Fi to disconnected every 10 seconds or so. We have 3 laptops and they all have stable Wi-Fi connections at home. Not sure if this is a problem or maybe a battery saving feature since I can load the B&N store fine and it's really only sending bursts of data packets when loading the store and downloading the ebooks. Has anyone noticed this?

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02-09-2010, 10:53 AM	#2
mos Addict Posts: 392 Karma: 2200 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Germany Device: iphone 4, iPad, Nook softrooted	It only uses the wifi, if you are e.g. in the Store or update the Daily. That is at least the only time, when I see the wifi symbol in the status bar.

02-09-2010, 11:03 AM	#3
KindleMan Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 22 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Kindle	I think that is a normal function of the battery saving feature of the nook. On page 56 of the Users Manual it mentions that the "the nook is smart when it automatically turns off the WiFI feature. For example, it does so when you are reading". Lobo59

02-09-2010, 01:18 PM	#4
CandyNJ66 Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 14 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Nook	The Wifi does turn off when you are not shopping etc and just reading. It turns back on when I click on Shop

02-09-2010, 01:27 PM	#5
kilmar Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 500 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: nook color, nook, Sony PRS-700	Thank you for the confirmation, everyone.

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