Change Beacon Interval in Windows 10 WiFi Direct

Question

Hello.
I have developed UWP application that connect to WiFi Direct device.

The device sometimes disconnect with reason MISSING_BEACON ...

The constructor of the Device tells me that MISSING_BEACON means Windows 10 WiFi don't send BEACON packet
within a certain time ...

Can I reduce BEACON time in Windows ?

Answer 1

Hi,

In regards to your issue, the set of Beacon Interval should be based on different router. It can be mannually modified in the control pannel of your router.

Since third-party device is not supported in Q&A forum, it is suggested that you can refer to the router team for more professional help.
Thank you for your understanding!

Answer 2

I'm talking about WiFi direct : I plug a USB-Dongle in my Windows 10 PC and I developed a UWP application that try to connect to WiFi Direct device.
The device connects but sometimes it not see beacon packets.... I think it is beacuse beacon interval of Windows 10 is long ... is there a way to reduce ?

Answer 3

@Mauro Fantina Hi,

Thank you for posting in Q&A!

According to my research, Depending on the brand and manufacturer of your router, different brands and models offer different allowable beacon interval ranges. The default is usually 100 ms.
On the other hand, setting a low beacon interval means your router or access point will send out a beacon more often.This can give you an improved connection.

The specific setting also depends on the settings for your particular router. Different makes have different ranges that can be used.

How To Change The “Beacon Interval”?

1. Log In To Your Router
   To do this, simply open up a web browser, type in your router's IP address and enter the username and password.
2. Find The Beacon Interval Settings
   Your beacon interval settings will usually be in the ‘Advanced Settings’ section of your wireless router.
3. Choose Your Beacon Interval
   Now you simply need to put in the number you want to use for your beacon interval. Make sure to save your settings before leaving your router’s web-based setup.

Hope you have a nice day!
Gloria

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Answer 4

Thankyou Gloria, is not a router .... is a USB Key ... it has no Web Page settings

Here the USB Keys I'm using