My TP2's wifi has never worked properly. I've used the official 6.1 VZW rom, and flashed multiple times with custom roms and am currently using Energy 6.5.3.
I've noticed that although my phone will associate with the AP, it will fail to get an IP address 95% of the time. If I hard code a valid IP, it will function correctly.
Is there a known issue/fix with the wifi radio on the TP2? WEP/WPA2, AP distance, B/G have not seem to made any difference. Sometimes (VERY VERY rarely), it will just work, but the overwhelming majority of the time, it will just fail to get an IP address and auto-assign itself a 169 address.
I have tested this on multiple networks (home/work) and validated that my laptops (personal, and work issued) can connect fine. I have ruled out mac filtering, passwords, wep keys and certificates... it seems to be 100% phone centric.
Lastly, running android exibits the same problem. Android will not connect to the wireless network, unless i manually enter a static IP address. I have validated connectity by connecting to the routers web interface.
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Pardon me because this isn't entirely a Wizard specific questions although I am able to replicate the problem with my Cingular 8125 (new ROM) 100% of the time.
I'm not a stupid person. I've setup numerous wireless networks for corporations and home users. I always use WEP or WPA and never unencrypted (no) security.
In most situations, the wireless router does NOT supply the DHCP to the clients. It usually comes from another DHCP server on the same LAN segment. Typically, this is a Windows server although it could be a DHCP-assigning device, such as a Cisco router.
PCs have no trouble seeing the wireless network and connecting to it and getting addresses assigned to them. For a while, I couldn't do this on WPA security but upgrading firmware and software on the laptops (usually Dell) rectified this.
With my Wizard, both old and new ROMs, I can SEE the wireless networks and connect to them but I can NEVER get an IP address. It tries and tries and fails and fails and eventually gives up. (Yes, the Cingular proxy is turned off)
Yet, at the airport or other public places with free wireless, I have no problems connecting my Wizard to the access point and surfing away. Thus, I know its not (entirely) a Wizard issue. Of course, these public access points aren't encrypted which could be one of the reasons but I doubt its the only one.
As a test, I just built a new wireless router with a SSID (other than "default") and security turned on (WPA) and let the router act as the DHCP server. Wizard connected in seconds and was surfing away. So the obvious next question is: why doesn't this work when the wireless router ISN'T the DHCP server? Other machines (laptops and such) have no problem connecting to one wireless router and getting a DHCP address from another box yet my Wizard cannot.
I've tested this with D-Link and Belkin wireless routers (consumer-grade).
I've seen other people post that they cannot get their wireless to work on their Wizard and while the fix may not be on the side of the Wizard, I think others may be in the same boat I'm in so I'm hoping that maybe we can compare enough stories to narrow this down so that we CAN use our Wizards wirelessly!
Ken
Confusing...
maybe you should try assign a fix ip to your pocket's wifi adapter and see if it would work. or just let the wlan security turn OFF on your access point to see what would happen.
i guess that the network protocol stack is slightly different between a PC and a PPC, which limit the DHCP request route.
I have just purchased the Wizard, aka o2 XDA Mini S, and use it with my Belkin Wireless Access Point (WPA-TKIP Enabled, DHCP & NAT disabled) and Cisco ADSL Router (DHCP Server) without any problems.
I have assigned the Belkin Wireless Access Point a fixed IP address however, but I don't think this would make a difference.
The other thing I found was that the Wizard would not connect correctly to the Belkin using WPA with AES encryption, but switching it to WPA with TKIP works flawlessly.
Well, I suppose its encouraging that others with the same wi-fi routers are getting this to work but its discouraging that I'm having so much trouble!
Fixed IP does work (therefore, its unlikely a Wizard-only problem) but obviously a fixed IP doesn't let me roam from one hotspot (home) to another (work) very easily.
Haven't tried it sans-security yet although that might just prove a point, rather than be a perminant solution. I have tried WPA-PSK and WEP with the same (negative) results.
I personally have found that unless I change the power settings for the WiFi adapter to full power, its hit or miss.
Never have a problem maing connections, geting leases, etc with it there.
YMMV though
Regards - John
prob irrelevent
i found that before i active sync'd. the wireless monitor on my wizard showed a strong signal from the router. then after it synced, it picked up an IP from the servers dhcp fine.
also for lightweight simple security i use mac address filtering on the AP
Hi All,
I am pulling my hair out over this problem, so I hope someone can help!!!
I have 2 HTC devices, a Touch HD & Diamond 2, I want them to connect to my Wifi at home. I'm using a Netgear WNR2000 router, my problem is that i can connect to the router fine, signal strength is good etc however when I launch Opera it wont display any internet pages & i just get page could not be displayed error.
I have looked in my settings & these are all set up right i think... I have tried connecting the Diamond 2 to a BT Business hub, this work's fine & connect's straight away being able to browse the internet.
I have found a work around for my problem however, this involves inputting my ISP DNS details onto the network card on both phones this will make them connect & i will be able to browse the internet. However i do not want to do this, as i also have a Blackberry 8900 & this connect's just find without any settings.
Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this issue?? is it the router config or just these phones?? Im using TKIP-PSK also for my algorithm.
Thanks
Dan
You must set your router to assign IP adresses and the DNS servers automatically. In your routers configuration menu usually (192.168.1.1) may vary on different manufactures, there you should be able to set the DNS servers, and then assign them over DHCP, so your router acts as DNS sever but at the same time it contacts your ISP's DNS aswell.
I have a problem similar in yours in nature, so wanted to join this thread
A few days ago, I managed to unlock my Raphael. It was Japanese (HT-01A) so as a result the Radio needed downgrading in order to be able to unlock.
My problem now, which I cannot say for sure is due to the unlocking, is that my WIFI is misbehaving in a way never seen before. Before the Olipro unlock procedure, I had my WIFI connection fine (with WEP algorythm), with all apps needing internet functioning perfectly.
Now, I can connect to the net by GPRS, but not by WIFI. I cannot understand why this might be...Without WEP I can WIFI still, but WEP or any other encryption allows no data transfer.
ANY clues?
Just as curiosity, I see other people on the forum with later versions of OliNex Radio.
Mine is v1.10 yet I see v1.90.
is there an advantage if I change it?
Thanks!
jasonches said:
You must set your router to assign IP adresses and the DNS servers automatically. In your routers configuration menu usually (192.168.1.1) may vary on different manufactures, there you should be able to set the DNS servers, and then assign them over DHCP, so your router acts as DNS sever but at the same time it contacts your ISP's DNS aswell.
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What jasonches is saying is correct. You can set your router to your favorite DNS servers. If I'm not mistaken there should also be a setting to obtain DNS servers automatically.
jewelkobayashi said:
I have a problem similar in yours in nature, so wanted to join this thread
A few days ago, I managed to unlock my Raphael. It was Japanese (HT-01A) so as a result the Radio needed downgrading in order to be able to unlock.
My problem now, which I cannot say for sure is due to the unlocking, is that my WIFI is misbehaving in a way never seen before. Before the Olipro unlock procedure, I had my WIFI connection fine (with WEP algorythm), with all apps needing internet functioning perfectly.
Now, I can connect to the net by GPRS, but not by WIFI. I cannot understand why this might be...Without WEP I can WIFI still, but WEP or any other encryption allows no data transfer.
ANY clues?
Just as curiosity, I see other people on the forum with later versions of OliNex Radio.
Mine is v1.10 yet I see v1.90.
is there an advantage if I change it?
Thanks!
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I've seen a situation similar to this happen on a Netgear router which further strengthens my dislike for netgear products. Back up your settings on the router. Try flashing your router with the newest firmware from the manufacturer's website. Then, test connectivity using no encryption and then testing with encryption using short, easy to remember keys. Is there a reason you're not using WPA2? With WPA2 you can assign a short key to confirm that everything works and then switch to a more complicated key for better protection. WPA2 is also a stronger encryption algorithm than WEP.
I don't think unlocking has anything to do with WIFI connection. However, changing the radio or having an older one might interfere with connections. Upgrading to the newest radio is beneficial because it "should" drain the battery less, increase call quality and increase connectivity speeds. You should do serious research before upgrading your radio.
The strangest thing I have even experienced, and perhaps can save you time and headache.
** Summary (for those not wanting to read the whole story, but just the fix)
If your HD2 Android can connect to your home WiFi but cannot access Internet, check if your WiFi network uses a 192.168.20.x IP subnet address. The HD2 Android's USB port uses the same subnet, causing a conflict. If you change your home WiFi to use any other subnet, it will work fine.
** The Long Story
Been reading and admiring all the Android developments in XDA-Developers for some time, finally decided it was time to give it a try. Picked one of the more popular and stable MDJ Froyo (Desire HD) for SD and loved it.
Problem is couldn't use the Internet via WiFi from my home. Internet via GPRS works fine, Internet via USB/PC works fine, just not WiFi. The connection to WiFi is successful, picks up a DHCP IP address just fine, but no Internet.
Oh well, perhaps there is a WiFi bug in HD2 Android not reported so never mind.
Wait! On a business trip, when HD2 Android connecting to the hotel's WiFi, Internet works fine! Subsequently in many other places WiFi works also flawlessly.
Must be the WiFi router at home. Not too surprising as I don't use much wireless but wired all my other computers (including notebook PCs), it is faster anyways.
So went back and tested WiFi on a notebook PC (prior to that upgraded the WiFi router's firmware), PC connects and works, but HD2 Android still not. Tried all kinds of WiFi and encryption combination (BGN, BG, G only, WPA2, WPA, WEP), just nothing works for HD2 Android. >> Conclusion: not the WiFi router at home, just HD2 Android working with this particular WiFi router.
Finally (but forgot what app it was), I saw the USB port binding to 192.168.20.x subnet, exactly the same as my LAN subnet in the WiFi router.
Bingo, changed the LAN subnet to something else (really anything is fine because it is inside a NAT so not an issue getting out to the Internet) and HD2 Android works like a charm.
Hope this helps.
sorry, can you explain more where to change in the router settings? i can't find anything to change in my wireless settings
Look up the LAN (local area network setting) in your router, where the IP address for most WiFi router is set to use 192.168.0.1
In my case the WiFi router is set to use 192.168.20.1 (and DHCP to pass out 192.168.20.x IP addresses).
By changing the IP address of the router, most router automatically change the DHCP assignment to corresponding subnet, say from 192.168.20.1 to 192.168.x.1
x can be any of 0 to 255, just not 20 for my case or it causes conflict with HD2 Android.
Hi Dear friend , And Thanks for sharing experiences.
I have the same problem , but my router's setting is :
IP Address : 192.168.1.1
and my Starting IP Address : 192.168.1.100
IP Pool Count : 101
DHCP : Enabled
NAT : Enabled
Default Route : YES
but no webpage loaded , the weather not work . but the meebo messenger
with my yahoo ID just worked .
so how can i fix it ?
tnx
I notice the conflict (with my 192.168.2.x) when I checked the HD2 IP addresses (after connecting to the WiFi). When I see the USB port bound to 192.168.2.x I know the two just conflict with each other.
If something (meebo messenger?) works but not others... could it be your HD2 not getting name resolution (DNS ?). Say if you try opening this do you get the Google page:
http://74.125.153.104/
** This is Google's page without the need to resolve via DNS.
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I notice the conflict (with my 192.168.2.x) when I checked the HD2 IP addresses (after connecting to the WiFi). When I see the USB port bound to 192.168.2.x I know the two just conflict with each other.
If something (meebo messenger?) works but not others... could it be your HD2 not getting name resolution (DNS ?). Say if you try opening this do you get the Google page:
http://74.125.153.104/
** This is Google's page without the need to resolve via DNS.
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hi my friend. I tested it with IP but nothing changed.
but some of the WebSites with SubDomain Loaded. like : http://2.farsihiphop.com
and can u tell me how can I know about the port nimber . like USB port.
i think my Android's Kernels have been changes. maybe i'll can find something like this (equal IP address)
thanks.
I have following problem : At my university i have hidden Wifi network, locked with password.. But, ofcourse, we cracked their password, and now we can use their WiFi.. But i cant use it.. On WM i could use it .. One more thing to mention, there is a proxy u need to setup before u can go on internet trough that Wifi network.. but thats not my concerne yet.. I cant get connected to that Wifi.. I make new conn, with password and other settings, and it keep saying : Connecting... Disconnected...
Any ideas to help me ?
Thanks in advance
I had the same problem. I solved it by updating the radio to version 2.14.50.2. I think this version works best.
For me 2.15.50.14 works, too...
Just Got a focus from america (i live in the uk). Everything seems to work, except the wifi. It just says connection unsuccessful your phone couldnt reach the wi-fi network. . does anyone know how to solve this issue ?
Is this a home router or work router your trying to connect to? Some people have reported that having the router assign a static IP worked, because DHCP was assigning a IP address that was already assigned to another device.
If it's a corporate router MAC address filtering maybe enabled & your phone's MAC address may not be in the list of allowed devices. It could also be that you haven't loaded the required certificate to allow you use of the router.
Hi Guys,
I have a Vodafone branded GS2 that came with KE1 out of the box. I have flashed the phone to the stock KE7 rom but have run into a problem with wireless G.
When connecting to the access point it connects fine and gets a valid IP. I am able to ping the router and devices on the network can ping the phone but the phone is unable to view web pages or access the store etc.
On wireless N i get none of these problems. The G problem is occuring both at home and work.
Any Ideas?
thanks,
Ed
a long shot, but try changing the security type on your router. some hardware works better with TKIP
The thing is it is multiple routers where I have the problem. Will try my spare router I think.
I am not sure whether we have G radio at work, but I have the same problem. At least it is working fine when I fill IP, gateway, mask, etc. manually. So, it looks like only DHCP is not working properly (maybe only gateway is wrong, because it says I am connected, but it is unable to load web pages).