[Q] Cannot save wifi WPA access points - G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Running 7.0 stable suddenly the "Connect" button is grayed out when I select the SSID and choose WPA and enter the password. I have 3 AP's registered and cannot add a fourth. I've tried the manual add and for that "Save" is grayed out. I removed one out of my three and I cannot add it back so I'm down to two. Any ideas?
It lets me save "Open" access points with no password. Weird!

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WIFI doesn't work (WM6)

Hi,
My Athena runs WM6 with ROM 2.21.405 and Radio 1.50
Activation of WIFI in COM Manager => OK
Connection to WIFI access point => OK
Get IP address => OK
Open web link on IE => NOT OK with error "The page cannot be found. Check the name and try again"
Doing a soft reset doen't help
I tried accessing the Internet from my PC through the same WIFI access point and it works fine. The router/WIFI gateway is from EDIMAX
Thanks a lot for your help
John
Try - Start, settings, connections, wifi, network adaptors tab.
Under 'My network card connects to' ensure it says 'The Internet' and not 'Work'.
Pantaloonie,
It says "The Internet" and not "Work" so the problem does not come from here.
If am not wrong, you need to check
Start/Settings/Connections/Wi-Fi/ click and hold on to your network name/Edit/Next
does your Authentication in Athena match your router setting?
In Athena, there are few choices,
Open, Shared, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Normally Open is selected, otherwise set your router to match.
pdajoy,
WIFI is not secure, there is no WEP encryption. Authentication is set to "Open" on the Athena but it doesn't work.
Thanks
Is your network name shown in Configure Wireless Networks page?
If yes, then tap on it, should brings you to next page,
If your network name hidden, tick the option box, otherwise blank,
Leave Device to device connection un-ticked, Next
Authentication: Open, stay,
Try -Data Encryption, WEP
Try -Key is automatically provided, tick and un-tick, Next, Finish, Connect.
Correct selection for the above is important.
If still unsuccessful,
you may need to verify your Athena with other available unsecure wireless link.

Show network key

This is a bit of a strange request but I've managed to forget the wifi password on my router. I connected to it before with my HD2 so I've got the network key saved on it. However when I go through the advanced settings and go to the Configure Wireless Network, it only shows asterisks in the Network Key box. Is there anyway of finding out what the key is on the HD2 withou having to go into the router settings?
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Connecting to hidden wifi out of box

Just got my TS and my work's wifi is hidden. Anyone know how the hell to connect to it?!
gti151 said:
Just got my TS and my work's wifi is hidden. Anyone know how the hell to connect to it?!
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well, you need to know the wifi's SSID and password. You open wifi menu, on the lower right corner there is a + sign. There you can enter a new network.
Just to add that if anyone else cannot find that + sign like me, in the wifi menu (where it lists all wifi networks), swipe from the left to bring up the menu and "Add Network" option is in there.
My home wifi network SSID is hidden but I initially connected the TS to it by unhiding it temporarily. But after a reboot, TS wouldn't automatically connect to the network (saying that it's not in range). Proper way is what is mentioned above, to use the "Add Network" option (and not temporarily unhiding the wifi network).
HTH

[Q] Change Galaxy S3 Wifi Password

I got a new router so I have to change the password of the wireless access point I have. When I added it the first time, it added but didn't let me change the password for the wi-fi, and now whenever I try to connect, it won't. How do I change the password for it? I've tried connecting to it, I went to settings and the only option was advanced which just gives an option to make it a static IP address, no options to change the password. I also tried forgetting it, but it'll just pop up again and not allow me to enter any passwords.
maybe?
Assuming this *new* router supports this function, have you tried wps button setup? If not go to the settings/wifi on ur phone and forget network. Then press the menu button in the same place and shouls see wps pin entry etc. Chose whatever suits ur router
Hope this helps
MrPsychic said:
I got a new router so I have to change the password of the wireless access point I have. When I added it the first time, it added but didn't let me change the password for the wi-fi, and now whenever I try to connect, it won't. How do I change the password for it? I've tried connecting to it, I went to settings and the only option was advanced which just gives an option to make it a static IP address, no options to change the password. I also tried forgetting it, but it'll just pop up again and not allow me to enter any passwords.
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MrPsychic said:
I got a new router so I have to change the password of the wireless access point I have. When I added it the first time, it added but didn't let me change the password for the wi-fi, and now whenever I try to connect, it won't. How do I change the password for it? I've tried connecting to it, I went to settings and the only option was advanced which just gives an option to make it a static IP address, no options to change the password. I also tried forgetting it, but it'll just pop up again and not allow me to enter any passwords.
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Select the wifi connection name and long press it.
You should get a menu with "forget network" and "modify network config" options.
Modify network option, should allow you to change the password.

Wifi Hidden Network not Reconnecting

On my previous devices , including my Note 8 that I still currently have, I can connect to a hidden network at my place of work. By clicking "Add Network" then the credentials. The network connects fine --- but unfortunately when I leave the area on the S9+ and then later return it will not reconnect to that same network. The network is listed in the Network Manager network listing but it doesn't reconnect unless I re enter the credentials
On my other devices, including my Note 8 , the Network reconnects when it's back in range ...
Any thoughts or ideas?
At first I thought it might be because of a custom ROM but currently I'm fully stock and not rooted
What kind of security (WEP, WPA2, 802.1x EAP, etc.) does your work use for the wifi?
scottusa2008 said:
What kind of security (WEP, WPA2, 802.1x EAP, etc.) does your work use for the wifi?
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I choose the line WPA/WPA2/FT PSK when I set the network up
In the Manage Networks the network says Security ...WPA/WPA2 PSK
jcrompton said:
I choose the line WPA/WPA2/FT PSK when I set the network up
In the Manage Networks the network says Security ...WPA/WPA2 PSK
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I am not 100% sure on this, but it may have something to do with it being a hidden network. I have had some phone's which do that and the only thing I can figure is that it's because the SSID isn't being broadcasted. So when the phone searches for the access point so it can connect it has no idea it's even there (which is why it shows up as hidden/unknown). Even if you have it as a saved connection if it isn't showing as trying to connect to the access point then it isn't even connecting... Which is why I suspect (can't verify, but there is an easy way for you to do it) this to be the result of the hidden SSID.
Now I am not sure why hidden wifi SSID's would be an issue for the S9+ and not the Note 8, but if you have the ability to use another wireless router can you try setting up a hidden wifi access point and try connecting to that. Then if you can please move outside of the wireless range of the router (or just turn off and back on the wifi on the phone) as to replicate the disconnecting and reconnecting to a hidden access point.
Basically what your trying to see if the issue is specific to your work place or any hidden SSID. This way you can be more certain the cause is the SSID being hidden since it happens on more then one specific access point.
scottusa2008 said:
I am not 100% sure on this, but it may have something to do with it being a hidden network. I have had some phone's which do that and the only thing I can figure is that it's because the SSID isn't being broadcasted. So when the phone searches for the access point so it can connect it has no idea it's even there (which is why it shows up as hidden/unknown). Even if you have it as a saved connection if it isn't showing as trying to connect to the access point then it isn't even connecting... Which is why I suspect (can't verify, but there is an easy way for you to do it) this to be the result of the hidden SSID.
Now I am not sure why hidden wifi SSID's would be an issue for the S9+ and not the Note 8, but if you have the ability to use another wireless router can you try setting up a hidden wifi access point and try connecting to that. Then if you can please move outside of the wireless range of the router (or just turn off and back on the wifi on the phone) as to replicate the disconnecting and reconnecting to a hidden access point.
Basically what your trying to see if the issue is specific to your work place or any hidden SSID. This way you can be more certain the cause is the SSID being hidden since it happens on more then one specific access point.
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Ok I'll try to set something up at home
Ok so I found some really strange behavior that I haven't had with Note 8 or my S7
Like I mentioned my workplace hidden network won't reconnect when it comes back into range and with testing I created my own hidden network on another phone using wifi hotspot. The S9+ doesn't reconnect to it either if the hotspot is turned off then back on. However when I re enter the credentials for my test hidden network then the work hidden network is recognized!
It's like re creating the hidden network activates the phone to look for all networks but otherwise it only looks for visible networks
jcrompton said:
Ok so I found some really strange behavior that I haven't had with Note 8 or my S7
Like I mentioned my workplace hidden network won't reconnect when it comes back into range and with testing I created my own hidden network on another phone using wifi hotspot. The S9+ doesn't reconnect to it either if the hotspot is turned off then back on. However when I re enter the credentials for my test hidden network then the work hidden network is recognized!
It's like re creating the hidden network activates the phone to look for all networks but otherwise it only looks for visible networks
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That is indeed rather strange behavior... You could try clearing the cache on the phone, resetting the network settings (you would need to set your wifi connections back up) and at most factory reset. I would also suggest contacting Samsung and reporting the issue as well, though I they may very well as you to do a network settings reset, cache partition wipe and factory reset also.
To clear the cache partition you do the following:
Power off the phone.
Press and hold the following buttons on the sides: Volume Up button, Bixby button and the Power button.
You can stop holding all 3 buttons when the Android logo appears.
You will know your on the right track when ‘Installing system update’ appears. If it doesn't then you will need to power off the phone and start with step 1.
When the recovery menu is displayed press the volume down button to select "wipe cache partition".
After selecting the "wipe cache partition" is selected press the power button to activate the command.
When prompted press the volume down button to select yes. Please press the power button to confirm your selection.
You can repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 a few times if you want (I do this 5 times) but once should be enough. If you are ready to reboot your phone go to step 9
If it is not already selected please press the volume down button and choose Reboot system. Press the power button to complete the reboot process. The restart afterwards may take a little longer and is normal after clearing the cache partition
scottusa2008 said:
That is indeed rather strange behavior... You could try clearing the cache on the phone, resetting the network settings (you would need to set your wifi connections back up) and at most factory reset. I would also suggest contacting Samsung and reporting the issue as well, though I they may very well as you to do a network settings reset, cache partition wipe and factory reset also.
To clear the cache partition you do the following:
Power off the phone.
Press and hold the following buttons on the sides: Volume Up button, Bixby button and the Power button.
You can stop holding all 3 buttons when the Android logo appears.
You will know your on the right track when ‘Installing system update’ appears. If it doesn't then you will need to power off the phone and start with step 1.
When the recovery menu is displayed press the volume down button to select "wipe cache partition".
After selecting the "wipe cache partition" is selected press the power button to activate the command.
When prompted press the volume down button to select yes. Please press the power button to confirm your selection.
You can repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 a few times if you want (I do this 5 times) but once should be enough. If you are ready to reboot your phone go to step 9
If it is not already selected please press the volume down button and choose Reboot system. Press the power button to complete the reboot process. The restart afterwards may take a little longer and is normal after clearing the cache partition
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Thank you for the suggestion but I'm rooted so I can and have wiped cache many times with no improvement.
The issue happens on initial (when I purchased stock) , updated stock and several custom Roms/ kernels
Update -- I have found a Tasker app / plugin called WiFi Connect that is designed to connect to certain WiFi profiles
If I set up a profile to connect to that hidden work network it connects just fine (but for some reason , no matter what I do it won't "auto" connect)
-- The problem is that after I get to work if I go out of range certain few areas in my work, then it loses connection and won't reconnect unless I manually reset the Tasker task or manually "re add" the hidden network and credentials
The best solution is to find out why my S9+ is having problems with hidden networks (maybe someone else could create a hidden network and confirm the behavior)
An alternative would be for someone to tell me how to write a Tasker profile that activates when in a certain Locale (any where near my work) .... but also reactivates if I'm still in the Locale but lose connection to my hidden Network
Note 9 on Verizon (still running Oreo)
I'm having the same issue. Workplace WiFi is hidden. I can connect to it just fine manually, but auto-connect won't pick it up. I have to manually open the Wifi settings to show Available networks in which the hidden wifi will appear. I click it and bam..connected. Quite annoying though. Perhaps the new Pie update will have a solution?? Can anyone confirm if Pie fixed the issue?

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