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by MrQuade » Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:42
Rob VDN wrote: ↑Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:16
Is it still the general consensus that the WiFi drivers are not as robust as the earlier firmware when I had no problems for about 2 or so years and this is the reason for the current issue? If so, is it likely that a new firmware release will reverse this in the near future? As mentioned previously, the blue Wifi light on my Beyonwiz USB adapter, used to blink virtually all the time. Now it is on but does not blink.
I think the current drivers are less reliable than they once were.
It *may* be possible to improve that if we can identify which drivers are broken, and work out a way to reproduce the error. Then it is possible to get it looked into. I say "possible" and "might" because it does ultimately come down to how much time the volunteers have to work on the issue, and then what ability they have to work with drivers that come from manufacturers (which may have proprietary bits in them). It's unfortunately not as easy as simply rolling back to older drivers, as sometimes these will not be compatible with the other software on the T2.
Rob VDN wrote: ↑Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:16
Do you think that the operating temperature of the Beyonwiz may be an issue? The unit is inside a cabinet and feels quite warm but not hot. I recall in an earlier post from MrQuade that he uses a fan on his unit.
No fans in the T2. You might have been thinking of someone else. The only fans I have are in the T3, T4, and U4. I know there are some users who get concerned over heat and either re-orient the fans or add extra fans to their STBs though.
Having the T2 get warm to the touch is fine. Sometimes the tuner connectors can get hot enough to make it uncomfortable to hold your finger on them, but that's pretty normal.
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