Solution to Xperia Arc Wifi Problem

My dad has bought Xperia Arc, so I helped him to do some setups with email and our home wifi.

Problem: Xperia Arc doesn't seems to connect to my home wifi even after numerous attempts and after a while my computer showed a 'local network cable unplugged' message. Did the phone made my router restart? ...

Anyway, I went Google and found out that this is a major problem to many Xperia arc users, I'm not the only one having this problem. If you've having the similar 'disconnect' or 'not in range' wifi problem as me, then do read following to save you some time troubleshooting (I hope so).

Method 1 - Adding Xperia Arc 's ip address and mac address into my router's static DHCP Table

I tried this method as it seems logical and workable but the result was disappointing. It stopped at 'obtaining ip address' and then got disconnected immediately. I didn't even see the 'connected' message on the phone.

Method 2 - Changing wifi encryption mode to WPA (TKIP)

I changed my wifi's encryption mode to WPA (TKIP) as previously my wifi encryption mode was WPA2... end result? NOT WORKING AT ALL :(

Method 3 Changing wifi band mode to wireless G only + using the wifi keep alive APP

This is the most successful or only method that works.

• Changed my wifi band to wireless G only (tried mixture of wireless B,G,N and N only - both didn't work only G works)
• Changed back my wifi encryption to WPA2 (AES)
• Downloaded wifi keep alive from market (it's free) and I choose default mode for the APP.

It seems like it's only able to connect to my home's wifi in wireless G mode, however connection doesn't last as it gets disconnected sometimes, so having wifi keep alive can help.

Complaints: If it wasn't for my dad, I wouldn't have spent 2hours to figure and solve this problem. I feel that testings should be done on its function before selling or otherwise they could have just release the fix quickly.

By the way, I'm using EnGenius ERS9850 wireless N router.


I feel so much better now, peace^^

24 inch Full HD Monitor Dell ST2410

I ordered this sweety from Dell's website and got it delivered within next 4 working days. I would say this is definitely worth the money if you are looking for a monitor for PS3 and you want to put the monitor at your room.

Thought of buying 32inch TV cum Monitor display but I think it was too big for my room and my guess was right. Dell's 24inch ST2410, fits in perfectly in my room. FF13 graphic just look too good to be true! Really amazing graphics ^^

It doesn't come with a speaker, it was okie for me because I got my own speaker. Anyway you can order speaker from dell when you are getting this monitor.

Dota look magnified when it's played on this screen, so it looks bigger so more details for me . It cost me $189.99, Usual Price $259.99.

Pump Up For St. Patty's Day Event @ Mafia Wars!

New achievements, featured job, and collections items and more coming your way!

See Preview at Zynga!


St-Patty's Day on 17 March and It's a Wednesday!

Check out the loot items at Mafia Wars Fans Page here!

Abit of history for St Patrick's Day :)

Getting friends to help out with Mafia Wars Secret Stash

Some of you guys may know that when you win a fight, you will have the likelihood to see is "Secret Stash" thingy.

So what is it?

No more random loot drops from the Mafia Wars Fight.

So what you need to do is post that up, get your friends to click on secret stash link on the wall and both you and your friend will get some pieces of loots.

You may have to spam their walls if you want that Mafia Wars Secret Stash loot. My say is balance them out. If you don't want to spam your friends with your Mafia Wars posting, then don't. After all you can buy those loots from the store using Cash =P



Anyone prefers the old system? I still prefer the loot without spamming-old system. Imagine you have 501 Mafias ._. clicking all of their secret stash links are crazy!

Just my 2cents.

Have you visited Mafia Wars Marketplace?

If you click on Marketplace link you would notice that the Godfather store has become flash based.

The layout is neatly organized and pretty much only minor changes like buying different types of boost and considerable variety of special edition loot items.




Side note: If anyone notice the image of stolen police car has been changed. From a 1930's Classic to Police Cruiser.

Winning Mafia Wars Fights the Easy Way

I've just reactive my Mafia Wars account and decided I should put up some tips to help you guys how to win Mafia Wars fights the easy way.

Even though most of the players were like 4 levels higher than me, I was able to win 85% of the fights. Why is this so? Because


What is the secret?

Find players with small mafias

Many players quitted Mafia Wars so their account were left to rot, which means they are inactive, so you can expect less mafias following them, less weapons and less stats.

Hit and Run Tactic

To prevent players from putting you to hitlist, I suggest just attack them once and find other players to attack. This could save your ass. Imagine you iced somebody and that guy put you on hitlist + getting higher leveled friends to attack you. OMG.


Spots dormant players

It's easy to spot dormant players by looking at their collectibles. If they don't have any recent collectible, well, they are probably no longer playing Mafia Wars so you could attack them safely.

Try them out and tell me what you think :)

New Function in Mafia Wars : Chop Shop

Find the new function under Properties link.

Something that you need to know for this.

Total of 10 Levels.

Each level will unlock a new car type and enables your

Chop Shop to manufacture more parts.

Cost 5 of each type of car part for each level, number to

increase by 1 per level.

Car parts are random drops from jobs and fights.

As you can guess from the car part names, to get a certain

rare car parts, you need to get them from relevant cities.

Solar Flare is can be sent as gift.

Eg.

Lvl 1: Random common car

No. of Parts required : 10

Lvl 2: Random rare car

No of Parts required: 25

Lvl 3: Tasmanian - 36 df, 36 atk

No of Parts required: 30

Lvl 4: CM Santiago R10 - 30df, 42 atk

No of Parts required: 30, 2 Cuban Car Parts

Lvl 5: Rebel 2 - 45df, 40 atk, stamnia +5

No of Parts required: 45, 2 Bulletproof glass.

Lvl 6: Russian Dazatz 45 - 46df, 18 atk

No of Parts required: 50, 2 Russian Car Parts

Lvl 7: Solar Flare - 34df, 34 atk, energy +5

No of Parts required: 65, 1 Solar Panel

Lvl 8: Thai XS Max - 35df, 45 atk

No of Parts required: 75, 2 Thai Car Parts

Lvl 9: Trio Napoli - 23df, 47 atk

No of Parts required: 95

Lvl 10: Red Angel - 49df, 16 atk

No of Parts required: 115


Free Godfather Point here, for anybody who has not read my

previous post.