I returned the original DRA500GW about a week after I got it because I suspected that the wifi was defective.
I was right!
The WIFI function on the new one I received today works noticeably better in terms of range and streaming both Live view and recorded clips.
Now I'm a happy camper!
If your range is short, streaming stops or get a message about weak signal randomly (in close proximity to the camera), you may have a defective camera.
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Hi Everyone,
I have a couple of questions regarding the WIFI function. My WIFI performance on the DR500GW is really disappointing!
What is the range you guys are seeing for streaming video reply and Live View?
Mine is about 2' max (0.6m) for streaming and about 10' max (3m) for Live View. This is much less than the 32' (10m) range stated in the manual for Live View. I get "WIFI signal too weak" error on Android devices around those distances and sometimes (randomly) a lot closer. I have multiple smart devices in both iOS and Android and all exihibt similar ranges so it's not a device issue.
How is your video replay streaming?
Mine buffers a lot so a 1 minute clip may take 2-4 minutes to replay (if at all). This happens using the supplied class 10 microSD and a different 32GB Sandisk Ultra Class 10 mircoSD card. On the other hand when I download the clip via WIFI by pressing down on the file name and selecting download, it take about 2 minutes to download.
Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.
I was right!
The WIFI function on the new one I received today works noticeably better in terms of range and streaming both Live view and recorded clips.
Now I'm a happy camper!
If your range is short, streaming stops or get a message about weak signal randomly (in close proximity to the camera), you may have a defective camera.
--------------------------------------------------------------------original thread-----------------------------------------------------------
Hi Everyone,
I have a couple of questions regarding the WIFI function. My WIFI performance on the DR500GW is really disappointing!
What is the range you guys are seeing for streaming video reply and Live View?
Mine is about 2' max (0.6m) for streaming and about 10' max (3m) for Live View. This is much less than the 32' (10m) range stated in the manual for Live View. I get "WIFI signal too weak" error on Android devices around those distances and sometimes (randomly) a lot closer. I have multiple smart devices in both iOS and Android and all exihibt similar ranges so it's not a device issue.
How is your video replay streaming?
Mine buffers a lot so a 1 minute clip may take 2-4 minutes to replay (if at all). This happens using the supplied class 10 microSD and a different 32GB Sandisk Ultra Class 10 mircoSD card. On the other hand when I download the clip via WIFI by pressing down on the file name and selecting download, it take about 2 minutes to download.
Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.