Advanced Options
Wifi Usability
These options are automatically set by the Wifi Usability dialog in the main app, but can also be set here.
- Enable Wifi Lock
Enables Wifi Lock, which tells Android to keep the Wifi radio awake. Uses slightly more battery.
- Disable Sleep
When checked, Wifi Fixer will continue to monitor your connection and repair it when the screen is off. Uses moderately more battery.
Specialized Fixes
- Wifi Sleep Policy
Tells the Wifi driver when to power down: see Known Issues
- Disable Supplicant Fixes
Some Android 1.5 and 1.6 devices may operate better with this checked.
- Nexus One Sleep Fix
For Nexus One and some other devices, if Wifi Sleep Policy is not working, may keep Wifi connected when the screen is off. See Known Issues.