WiFi Location Problems Hello from Medialink,When using WiFi on your iPad or other mobile device, does your location show up in another state or another country? If your WiFi is reporting that your router is in a different location, that is because another router in another location is using (or has used) the same MAC address and that MAC address was registered with SkyHook. Here is a link to their site where you can submit your router's MAC address and location to them. http://www.skyhookwireless.com/howitworks/submit_ap.php It takes a minute to fill in the form and then they respond generally within the hour or so. To find your router's MAC address, look on the bottom of the router.Thanks,Medialink Customer Support856-216-8222support@Medialinkproducts.comTues-Sat 9am to 6pm Eastern WiFi Location Problems Hello from Medialink,When using WiFi on your iPad or other mobile device, does your location show up in another state or another country? If your WiFi... » Read More WiFi Location Problems Hello from Medialink,When using WiFi on your iPad or other mobile device, does your location show up in another state or another country? If your WiFi is reporting that your router is in a different location, that is because another router in another location is using (or has used) the same MAC address and that MAC address was registered with SkyHook. Here is a link to their site where you can submit your router's MAC address and location to them. http://www.skyhookwireless.com/howitworks/submit_ap.php It takes a minute to fill in the form and then they respond generally within the hour or so. To find your router's MAC address, look on the bottom of the router.Thanks,Medialink Customer Support856-216-8222support@Medialinkproducts.comTues-Sat 9am to 6pm Eastern « Show Less
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An Amazon customer using the name "Wireless1" recently posted a review regarding this issue. Please refer to the original post.Thanks,Medialink Customer Support
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Hi Brittany,No, the only thing that is wrong is that Skyhook has the MAC registered in another country. They are the organization to fix it. There is nothing wrong with the router.Thanks,Medialink Customer Support856-216-8222support@medialinkproducts.comTue-Sat 9am to 6pm Eastern
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The MAC address on the bottom of the router is the correct address. Examples: 00-1C-10-30-97-00, 00:1C:10:30:97:00 or 001C10309700Thanks,Medialink Customer Support856-216-8222support@medialinkproducts.comTue-Sat 9am to 6pm Eastern
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My new Medialink router has me located in Salvador, Brazil, not in North Carolina. I submitted my info to Skyhook as per above link. It said to allow a few weeks for them to process. Has this actually fixed people's problems with this router?
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We have had some recent inquiries regarding a phone's GPS saying it is in Chicago or Kyrgyzstan when it is actually in Las Vegas or Arizona. See the original post in this discussion to fix this WiFi - GPS problem.Thanks,Medialink Customer Support
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This continues to be an issue for some customers.. BUMP!Happy HolidaysThanks,Medialink Customer Support856-216-8222support@medialinkproducts.comTue-Sat 9am to 6pm Eastern
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I received the identical message just now:The entered MAC address can not be added to the system as it has been determined to be in badOUI class of access points that are ineligible for positioning purposes. If you feel this is in error, please contact support@skyhookwireless.comThe Skyhook screen shows my house right where it should be, but rejects the MAC address (which *is* correct, courtesy of iStumbler). So, do I need to try to get this into Apple's location DB or would it do any good to pursue it with Skyhook?
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The MAC address is unable to be located on the Skyhook map, what are my next steps?
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Thanks for the timely response Tyler! Where do I find the MAC address to give to skyhook? Their website says I need the wireless radio MAC address, and any MAC address I typed in to the "map it" field comes up as unable to locate, including the MAC address on the bottom of the router. Thanks in advance,Brittany
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Here is another possible problem with your setup. My router's DHCP will "expire" an address after 7 days. Then, the device must ask for another address. If the router gives out a different address, the Aluratek will keep trying to talk on the old address.So, I set the router's DHCP settings to permanently assign 192.168.0.100 to the Aluratek's MAC address. That way, the two will always talk, even after a power cycle.It might even help if you force other devices to always have the same address. This will just reduce one more possible source of errors in you wireless system. Here is another possible problem with your setup. My router's DHCP will "expire" an address after 7 days. Then, the device must ask for another address. If the router gives out a different address, the Aluratek will keep trying to talk on the old address.So, I set the router's DHCP settings to permanently assign 192.168.0.100 to the Aluratek's MAC address. That way, the two will always talk, even after a power cycle.It might even help if you force other devices to always have the same address. This will just reduce one more possible source of errors in you... » Read More Here is another possible problem with your setup. My router's DHCP will "expire" an address after 7 days. Then, the device must ask for another address. If the router gives out a different address, the Aluratek will keep trying to talk on the old address.So, I set the router's DHCP settings to permanently assign 192.168.0.100 to the Aluratek's MAC address. That way, the two will always talk, even after a power cycle.It might even help if you force other devices to always have the same address. This will just reduce one more possible source of errors in you wireless system. « Show Less
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I don't know how to help you with WiFi. However for BlueTooth, you could get a different BlueTooth adapter. I got a Medialink USB BlueTooth adapter. You have to download Apple BlueTooth tools. Google "mac bluetooth hardware io tools".
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if it was a power outage yes.... one of my units is in a mountain area that frequently losses power. I get an alert that the wifi is out and the later it tells me that it has reconnected.
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What's up Frank! Hope you're doing well. I think you might have to update the maps. I am not a specialist, but I recently recieved a message on my GPS startup screen to update the map (have yet to do so). Last year when this issue happened, the map update helped fix address issue, temporarily. Gramin offers free up-to-date maps on their website. Overall it is a good GPS for finding LOCAL locations. I have found that once you'd been to the area with the GPS on, it records the satellite points for faster access in the future. Make sure you flip open the antennae (square flap) to connect. Accuracy is like 7.65900/10 and has internal issues like the one Frank talked about. The GPS itself (internal software) is 5/10. It's okay and has bugs when you are typing in the address. It only accepts a specific format for addresses (something like zip code, city, house #, street name). I would recommend it only if you are looking for something cheap and are somewhat are familiar with the compass rose and major landmarks in the city.
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When I first received the router box in the mail I opened it up and was attacked by a swarm of bees. I am not sure if all of Medialink's routers have bees but I would treat them with caution. Also you can get the same router from Tenda for $15 apparently.
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In my case it works for 3 hours at most. Haven't checked if it shows the connected mac addresses.
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single setup, single location or you have to reconfigure. The accounts etc (Belkin) etc say the same (as it uses their site for access), but you would need to reset the wifi at the location you are going to. Since there is no local NAT - that is, no IP addresses to deal with, you could move it without reconfiguration IF the sites share a wifi SSID and credentials.
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This adapter will connect to your home router. If you have 2 computers, it will network the 2 and you can move the one with the adapter to other areas of the house. I have no idea if it could be part of a hotspot. You can contact Medialink directly and ask them.
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Have you contacted the MediaLink support? Medialink Customer Support 856-216-8222 support@medialinkproducts.com Tue-Sat 9am to 6pm Eastern I am using the Medialink successfully, but do have DSL via the phone company and have a wireless router in my configuration. Ask the experts here - the Medialink folks. Best wishes!
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It's probably a simple setting issue within your wireless settings. If if you haven't already done so, call Medialink customer service. They should be able to resolve your problem quickly.
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I don't have that problem, but what I do see is that the device reboots itself sometimes, which in turn causes it to go back to its default location. Maybe this is what is happening with you?
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1. @ Emily D. Wollen, This device works great throughout my apartment. I live in an apartment, and I have yet to have an issue being in other rooms. I am an IT professional, and this little guy is one of two routers in my home. I apartment is on the first floor, but in the back of the building. And yet I get great service outside on the front side of my brick apartment building. It will work.
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Haven't had this problem. Have you checked with Apple Support for things that cause WiFi to be slow? E.g., if you have neighbors with WiFi, they could be on the same channel you're on.
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It's Bluetooth so it is better to be close, but 6 feet should be plenty close. IOS devices are often a bit hit and miss for consistent wireless connectivity, try a full power off on your iPad in case it is an issue at that end. Also try the swingbyte on a different device, that might identify an issue on the swingbyte.
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single setup, single location or you have to reconfigure. The accounts etc (Belkin) etc say the same (as it uses their site for access), but you would need to reset the wifi at the location you are going to.Since there is no local NAT - that is, no IP addresses to deal with, you could move it without reconfiguration IF the sites share a wifi SSID and credentials.
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No, if you are moving the device to a completely new location that requires a different wifi connection network to be established you will need to enter the wifi information each time that you make such a move.