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).
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Since Yesterday my wifi hasnt been working. It just randomly stopped connecting and im not sure why. It askes me for my network code and when i type it it (exactly how it is) it says network key incorrect and wont work. and when im at my friends house whhere there is no need for a network key, it says that IE cannot display the page. Also it keeps trying to dial out verizon broadband when my wifi switch is on. Isnt it not supposed to do that?
Just because the Wifi switch is on does not mean the wireless is enabled. Have you tried using the connection management button (the one just below the power button) to bring up the connectons screen nd make sure that WLAN is enabled and it's not in flight mode or anything.
Also go to Start > Settings >Connections > Wireless LAN
Check the MAIN Tab.. you should see all the fields filled in and a signal Quality Meter.
The ADVANCED Tab will show your IP and Status..
That should help you determine if you are really are connected.
yes my wifi is enabled in the connections manager. and in the settings it does not show that i am connected to a network.
when you search for wireless networks, do you SEE yours? or are you entring it manually?
yes i see mine. It pops up to notify me and asks for my Network key. and when i enter it it tells me its wrong but i know its not beacause i was looking right at the linksys network on my home computer.
I seem to remember there being an issue with WPA keys at some point.
Try removing the security from the access point... then try to connect. (I'm not suggesting this as a perminent fix, just to see if it's a problem connecting, or a problem with the encryption. Turn the Security back on after the test.)
I know you tested at a friends.. but try this anyway. If you can connect ok, then you have an encryption issue... if you still cant, you have an issue with the wireless itself.
what ROm / Radio do you have?
What kind of security do you use? WEP? / WPA-PSK?
How Long is your key?
Yes i think its my encryption becasue i went to work today (A campground) and connected to their unsecured network right away. My friends internet is always messed up anyway.
I am using DCD 3.2.5 ROM
and radio 3.42.50
Its a WEP Encryption and the code is 10 characters long
Ok, I looked on the WIKI and searched the site for a solution and was unable to find one.
Here is my problem. I have wireless internet at my house. My access point works fine. My laptop and PS3 connect to with no problem at all. My Touch pro connects to it with no problem. But, after I connect to the WIFI (and verify it is connected) I cannot use it?
I tried to open opera = "site not found" try to open Skyfire = "site not found"
I cant even update my weather while connected to WIFI. So thats my problem. I can connect to WIFI but not use it!
ANY AND ALL HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thank you in advance. iko[
anyone....
I'm having the exact same problem...
Coldones said:
I'm having the exact same problem...
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You and I are not the first. I researched this (in depth) and it is found on a lot of sites, people complaining about it....However, I have yet to find an answer, that is why I came here...these guys can usually solve some pretty complex stuff!
Hopefully someone answers soon......
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iko172302 said:
Ok, I looked on the WIKI and searched the site for a solution and was unable to find one.
Here is my problem. I have wireless internet at my house. My access point works fine. My laptop and PS3 connect to with no problem at all. My Touch pro connects to it with no problem. But, after I connect to the WIFI (and verify it is connected) I cannot use it?
I tried to open opera = "site not found" try to open Skyfire = "site not found"
I cant even update my weather while connected to WIFI. So thats my problem. I can connect to WIFI but not use it!
ANY AND ALL HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thank you in advance. iko[
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I have the same problem... ps3s and all. The only difference is my network shows up on my TP but it displays half the signal strength my laptop and my ps3s show.
broche85 said:
I have the same problem... ps3s and all. The only difference is my network shows up on my TP but it displays half the signal strength my laptop and my ps3s show.
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ok i fix it....very very easy...under the "WIFI" settings there is a box to check...next to the box it says "use IEEE 802.1X Network Access Control" check this box then under that is a choice for "EAP Type" choose the "smart card" connection....also turn off your data connection via the comm manager...for some reason my TP wont let me connect to WIFI when the data communication is enabled....good luck worked for me!
iko172302 said:
ok i fix it....very very easy...under the "WIFI" settings there is a box to check...next to the box it says "use IEEE 802.1X Network Access Control" check this box then under that is a choice for "EAP Type" choose the "smart card" connection....also turn off your data connection via the comm manager...for some reason my TP wont let me connect to WIFI when the data communication is enabled....good luck worked for me!
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When I go into Settings, the Connections tab, and click on WiFi, I don't see any check boxes at all, let alone one for "Use IEEE ...".
I must be in the wrong menu/place. Could someone please help direct me to the right place?
you'll see the check boxes once you connect to a wifi..i also have wireless internet at my house, and can connect and use my wifi just fine.
try to install some app that block`s data connections from your mobile provider ... nodata for example, you can find a link to it on xda.
set all the other connections to disabled ... and you phone connection to GSM ... not GPRS, EDGE or something else ...
set your wi-fi connection to connect to the internet ... not to work.
this worked for me for a dlink 784 router, now i`m banging my head against a 524 (again DLink) and have the same problem it connects but does not get on the internet. the problem seems to come from the TP, some settings need adjusting but i didnt figure out which one yet ...
good luck
PS: for iko, i think you have your router set on enteprise security, not personal... for personal WPA, WPA2 with a PSK, and TKIP or AES encryption, the "use IEEE 802.1X Network Access Control" is checked and greyed out, and you do not have access to it on the TP
Whenever I get home, my phone always seems to default to a BT Openzone wifi, which one of the neighbours obviously has set up on their router. The problem being, that my SGS2 always decides to connect to this, rather my own wifi. Whether it's because it picks this signal up first, as might be stronger when driving in to area, I don't know. But the point is, that I never asked it to connect to this ssid...
I will then go to wifi settings, and choose "Forget this network", and then it connects to my ssid... However, I don't want it to automatically connect to open wifi's.
Is there a setting somewhere that I'm missing to tell it not to connect to open wifi networks automatically? Happens every time I come home. Try connecting, cannot connect, and then realise it's conected to the openzone open wifi... Forget it, and it works. Go out, come home, openzone, forget, works. etc etc...
Using the checkrom revo hd 3.1.1, in case it's a setting that's been set up on that rom?! Had a look, but couldn't see anything
Hopefully someone can please please help
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Whenever I get home, my phone always seems to default to a BT Openzone wifi, which one of the neighbours obviously has set up on their router. The problem being, that my SGS2 always decides to connect to this, rather my own wifi. Whether it's because it picks this signal up first, as might be stronger when driving in to area, I don't know. But the point is, that I never asked it to connect to this ssid...
I will then go to wifi settings, and choose "Forget this network", and then it connects to my ssid... However, I don't want it to automatically connect to open wifi's.
Is there a setting somewhere that I'm missing to tell it not to connect to open wifi networks automatically? Happens every time I come home. Try connecting, cannot connect, and then realise it's conected to the openzone open wifi... Forget it, and it works. Go out, come home, openzone, forget, works. etc etc...
Using the checkrom revo hd 3.1.1, in case it's a setting that's been set up on that rom?! Had a look, but couldn't see anything
Hopefully someone can please please help
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Just a suggestion:
There is an option in Settings menu => Wireless and network => WLAN settings => network notification.
Have you already tried to change this setting?
There is also an advanced menu in WLAN settings - just click menu button => advanced.
In advanced WLAN settings, you can set to use a static IP address.
If you enter an IP address for your private WLAN, then you can prevent to be connected with an open wifi dynamically.
It is not very elegant, as you have to switch this setting, if you want to receive an IP address dynamically again, for example in other WLANs.
So, it is just a workaround - not a solution.
Maybe you can find an app in the Market to save different WLAN configurations/connections and which allows you the disabling to connect to other (non-saved) WLANs.
But I have not search for such an app yet.
Good luck !
Thanks for the suggestion...
Setting a static IP is not really an option, as I'm often between different networks...
Have tried disabling the "automatically notify open wifi" setting, and will see tonight... Hopefully this will work Hadn't thought of that affecting it, but it might just...
If not, anyone else who has any further suggestions are wholly welcome
lovelldr said:
Thanks for the suggestion...
Setting a static IP is not really an option, as I'm often between different networks...
Have tried disabling the "automatically notify open wifi" setting, and will see tonight... Hopefully this will work Hadn't thought of that affecting it, but it might just...
If not, anyone else who has any further suggestions are wholly welcome
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As wifi settings are mainly hosted in the kernel, you may flash a different kernel (compatible with your ROM !).
Please wipe cache partition (and Dalvik cache) in recovery mode after flashing.
Good luck !
Does your home network by any chance have a hidden SSID?
Another idea might be to look at the wifi-configfile. IIRC, it is saved in /data/wifi/bcmsomething.conf.
If you do not find it, I can check for the correct name tonight.
My phone does not and never did autoconnect to open networks (I am using CheckROM Revo HD since the first version, now at 4). Can you select the open network in wifi settings, hold long and choose to delete settings for it?
I'm having the same issue and think it is because I have the vodafone app installed, do you have that installed too?
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Maybe a stupid question here but is there anyway to turn on a notification for this? I have to use the guest wifi at work which requires agreeing to terms of service. On my previous phone (S6 Active) once connecting to the wifi I would get a notification to Sign in to Wifi, i could tap it and it would bring up a browser and go to the sign in page. On my S9+ however I don't get any notification to sign in. Looking through the wifi settings I don't see any option for it. Am I missing something?
Wow. No one?
My phone prompts me when Xfinity wifi or otherwise is nearby and requests me to do so. Check wifi settings. Click on wifi, advanced, and it's in there.
Ciloteille said:
My phone prompts me when Xfinity wifi or otherwise is nearby and requests me to do so. Check wifi settings. Click on wifi, advanced, and it's in there.
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I get prompts for nearby wifi's and I see that option. That is not what I am talking about though. The guest wifi at work is saved in my phone so when i get there it connects automatically but I don't have internet access until i agree to terms on the sign in page. On my S6 Active, after connecting, I would get a prompt telling me that i need to sign into the network, I would tap it and it would bring up the sign in page. I am no longer getting that prompt. On my S9+ it connects and thats it. There is no visible indicator of not having internet access.
The reason this is an issue for me is because the guest wifi disconnects sessions after a set amount of time. Both phones automatically reconnect but on my old phone i would have that notification, on this phone I don't.
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
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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
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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
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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?