Flucard connection problems

iangilmour · 07-12-2017, 02:47 AM

My flucard works great with my Huwai phone but when I try and connect using my Lenovo tablet, I can't seem to get a connection. Sometimes the white wifi symbol on the K3 turns white which means a connection has been established but I get a message saying no connection. I have tried turning off my home wifi but still get the same message. Any help would be welcome.
Thanks
Ian

Theov39 · 07-12-2017, 03:08 AM

Did you try restarting your laptop while the card is active?

Frankly, as we know the flu card work (so no problems on the camera side), the issue lies with your laptop and diagnosing that at a distance is very difficult. There could be a 1000 and 1 issues causing that, from software conflicts to incorrect settings to hardware failure.

Also, as the flu-card creates its own WiFi hotspot, your home WiFi has nothing to do with it. What you have to do is connect your laptop to the WiFi signal that the flu-card is emitting. I would just turn that off as your laptop may be connecting to that instead of the flu-card.

iangilmour · 07-12-2017, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by Theov39

Did you try restarting your laptop while the card is active?

Frankly, as we know the flu card work (so no problems on the camera side), the issue lies with your laptop and diagnosing that at a distance is very difficult. There could be a 1000 and 1 issues causing that, from software conflicts to incorrect settings to hardware failure.

Also, as the flu-card creates its own WiFi hotspot, your home WiFi has nothing to do with it. What you have to do is connect your laptop to the WiFi signal that the flu-card is emitting. I would just turn that off as your laptop may be connecting to that instead of the flu-card.

Thanks for the speedy reply. I will try this and post back with results. ( Its a Lenovo tablet, not laptop)
Thanks
Ian

Adam · 07-12-2017, 05:53 AM

I'd check the tablet's WiFi mode, if there's a setting for it. I believe the flucard uses the slower b/g standard rather than newer n. Also, if there's a feature that tries to auto detect a hotspot login, I'd disable that as well.

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JohnX · 07-12-2017, 01:37 PM

It only works with certain browsers. Can't remember which at the moment I'm afraid.

pakinjapan · 07-12-2017, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by JohnX

It only works with certain browsers. Can't remember which at the moment I'm afraid.

It only work on Chrome for me. I have a Lenovo smartphone and it comes with its own browser. Flucard won't work with that browser. so I install Chrome and it works ok with Chrome ever since.

**clackers** · 07-12-2017, 11:03 PM

Chrome and Safari are the standards.

iangilmour · 07-13-2017, 06:42 AM

I am using Chrome on my Lenovo. I will take on board what Adam and Theov39 have said and will post back. Many thanks for all your replies.
Ian

iangilmour · 07-14-2017, 02:24 AM

Not sure what you mean Adam when you mention the slower rather than the newer.
Ian

**JimJohnson** · 07-15-2017, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by iangilmour

Not sure what you mean Adam when you mention the slower rather than the newer.
Ian

There are multiple standards for Wi-Fi connections. b has the slowest transmission rate, g is a bit faster, n faster yet. And those are just the standards for the radio frequency band around 2.4GHz. There are additional standards for the 5GHz variant.

07-12-2017, 02:47 AM	#1
iangilmour New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 10	Flucard connection problems My flucard works great with my Huwai phone but when I try and connect using my Lenovo tablet, I can't seem to get a connection. Sometimes the white wifi symbol on the K3 turns white which means a connection has been established but I get a message saying no connection. I have tried turning off my home wifi but still get the same message. Any help would be welcome. Thanks Ian

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07-12-2017, 03:08 AM	#2
Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	Did you try restarting your laptop while the card is active? Frankly, as we know the flu card work (so no problems on the camera side), the issue lies with your laptop and diagnosing that at a distance is very difficult. There could be a 1000 and 1 issues causing that, from software conflicts to incorrect settings to hardware failure. Also, as the flu-card creates its own WiFi hotspot, your home WiFi has nothing to do with it. What you have to do is connect your laptop to the WiFi signal that the flu-card is emitting. I would just turn that off as your laptop may be connecting to that instead of the flu-card.

07-12-2017, 04:09 AM	#3
iangilmour New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 10 Original Poster	Originally posted by Theov39 Did you try restarting your laptop while the card is active? Frankly, as we know the flu card work (so no problems on the camera side), the issue lies with your laptop and diagnosing that at a distance is very difficult. There could be a 1000 and 1 issues causing that, from software conflicts to incorrect settings to hardware failure. Also, as the flu-card creates its own WiFi hotspot, your home WiFi has nothing to do with it. What you have to do is connect your laptop to the WiFi signal that the flu-card is emitting. I would just turn that off as your laptop may be connecting to that instead of the flu-card. Thanks for the speedy reply. I will try this and post back with results. ( Its a Lenovo tablet, not laptop) Thanks Ian

07-12-2017, 05:53 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I'd check the tablet's WiFi mode, if there's a setting for it. I believe the flucard uses the slower b/g standard rather than newer n. Also, if there's a feature that tries to auto detect a hotspot login, I'd disable that as well. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-12-2017, 01:37 PM	#5
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	It only works with certain browsers. Can't remember which at the moment I'm afraid.

07-12-2017, 04:17 PM	#6
pakinjapan Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,041	Originally posted by JohnX It only works with certain browsers. Can't remember which at the moment I'm afraid. It only work on Chrome for me. I have a Lenovo smartphone and it comes with its own browser. Flucard won't work with that browser. so I install Chrome and it works ok with Chrome ever since.

07-12-2017, 11:03 PM	#7
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Chrome and Safari are the standards.

07-13-2017, 06:42 AM	#8
iangilmour New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 10 Original Poster	I am using Chrome on my Lenovo. I will take on board what Adam and Theov39 have said and will post back. Many thanks for all your replies. Ian

07-14-2017, 02:24 AM	#9
iangilmour New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 10 Original Poster	Not sure what you mean Adam when you mention the slower rather than the newer. Ian

07-15-2017, 05:20 AM	#10
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,772	Originally posted by iangilmour Not sure what you mean Adam when you mention the slower rather than the newer. Ian There are multiple standards for Wi-Fi connections. b has the slowest transmission rate, g is a bit faster, n faster yet. And those are just the standards for the radio frequency band around 2.4GHz. There are additional standards for the 5GHz variant.

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