http://forums.crackberry.com/ Discussion and Help for WiFi specific issues on WiFi enabled BlackBerrys (8320, 8820). en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:56:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.crackberry.com/forum_images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.crackberry.com/ http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=369493&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:34:13 GMT I've had my Storm 2 since launch at the end of October but have never been able to connect to my WiFi at home. I am using a Linksys WRT54G2. It finds the network but won't connect via the PIN or push button method. What settings do I need to check? Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

Thanks. ]]> Nivek469 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=369493 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=367641&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:46 GMT Hey I just purchased a new blackberry bold 9700 from Bell yesterday and have a few questions regarding wifi. First of all I am on a 500mb data... Hey

I just purchased a new blackberry bold 9700 from Bell yesterday and have a few questions regarding wifi. First of all I am on a 500mb data plan through 3g services. How do I know whether Im connected to Wifi or not? Ive set up my BB with my router and see the wifi icon.

My concern is that when I turn off my Mobile Network(or just data services) I cant use wifi only on the browser. I receive a message "You are not currently in an area that can handle data communication. As a result, the Browser cannot retrieve any Web Pages" So have I been using data and not wifi this whole time? im really confused any help would be appreciated.

ps I have run through the guide on setting up wifi from this site using the given configurations.

Thanks ]]> darktray http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=367641 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364976&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:26 GMT i just got a wireless connection in my house and when i connected to it and tried to call over it there was so much breakup i couldnt catch but every... i just got a wireless connection in my house and when i connected to it and tried to call over it there was so much breakup i couldnt catch but every other word the other person was saying. I disconnected off the wifi and tried the call again over the network and it was fine. Others have this problem? ]]> myfirstbbisacurve http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364976 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364714&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:56:01 GMT So I was just reading reviews of the 9700, and it talks about UMA. So from what I understand, if I have wifi in my room, that acts like a cell tower,... So I was just reading reviews of the 9700, and it talks about UMA. So from what I understand, if I have wifi in my room, that acts like a cell tower, so I should have flawless reception anywhere I can get a wifi signal? Is this a feature unique to the 9700 so far? I'm on Verizon and am hating my reception in my dorm, and I heard ATT is better where i'm at, plus with this thrown in, it would be worth the ETF. Thanks! ]]> TheBiggmann http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364714 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364295&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:06:30 GMT Why can't I ever play youtube videos when connected via wifi? It just stays at loading, but if I'm on the mobile network it works fine? What gives?

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com ]]> Benjamindaines http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364295 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364168&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:04:26 GMT Hi there,
I have done some searching around but can't seem to find any info the the specific problem I have with my 8900.
The Wifi says it is connected to my home router although the Wifi symbol occasionally greys out. When I take a look in the connection manager it also reports that it is connected with the green tick next to the name of the router. The trouble is that although it would seem that everything is ok connection wise I still can't access the internet. Any ideas? ]]> Still-MX http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364168 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364050&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:37:13 GMT I hope that this has not been covered before; only my second post and I don't want to be redundant.

My BB Bold (9000) for ATT has never been able to stay connected to or connect to WiFi (always questionable what would happen). My wife's connects without problem, and I set up both of them; we got them during late August.

I've tried soft resets, battery pulls, and master resets, with no change. I've changed channels on the wireless router, changed my proximity to the router, tried other WiFi spots other than home, deleted and re-established the WiFi identities, changed sim cards, etc.

Today I took the BB to an ATT service center, and they exchanged it for a new/refurbished unit (9000).

Guess what, still not able to connect to WiFi. But my wife's has connectivity, without problems.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I've hunted online and in various forums, and have had no luck. Also checked the "Complete WiFi" .pdf guide posted on these forums.

It's all turning me from a BB user to a BB curser. HELP (please)! ]]> 2dougmac http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364050 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=363748&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:19:18 GMT okay, so i just got my curve yesterday and i love it. but the only problem is the wifi. i have a linksys router and i have several computers... okay, so i just got my curve yesterday and i love it. but the only problem is the wifi. i have a linksys router and i have several computers connected to it with no problem, same with my xbox360. but for some reason when i search for a connection, it says no networks. so i than imput it manuelly and it still wont work. so after that i went to the router settings and changed the WPA to WEP and it worked, but it still didnt connect all the way, it waits 5 minutes to connect than says that it has expired?! i tired again and still the same problem. but as soon as i change the WPA to WEP everything looses its connection and fails. so right after it i have to change back for everything to be connected again. i also no its not a wifi problem with my phone cause i can connect to any local place with it, even my schools wifi i get! so whats the problem?! i need HELP! ]]> Curve.Bk http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=363748 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=363588&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:03:19 GMT I have the storm 2 and i cant get the wifi to work on it .It keeps telling me no ip address can be found.Does any one have any suggestion. I have the storm 2 and i cant get the wifi to work on it .It keeps telling me no ip address can be found.Does any one have any suggestion. ]]> jb81868 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=363588 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=363280&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:48:30 GMT I'm on VzW and I'm trying to figure out which of Verizon's new and coming Blackberrys, maybe Droids, I want to upgrade to. Primarily I want to leverage Wi-Fi capability because I've got barely 2 bars at the house. I just set up Connectify on my Win 7 notebook as my Wi-Fi hotspot. I'm reading, and suddenly realize, that Wi-Fi for my VzW Blackberry gets me strong signal but only for data, not voice.

I read that TMob has a way to have data and calls travel simultaneously through Wi-Fi. Not Verizon.

Is this a limitation of the phone or a way for the Telcos to retain demand and revenues?

Also, I'm interested in any ideas and suggestions you may have for preferred setups (smartphone and carrier) that support voice and data Wi-Fi.

Thanks!

Hugh ]]> hughdrbf http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=363280 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=359485&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:28:46 GMT I recently tried the WiFi on the 9550 - strange thing was the speed wasn't all that impressive. I went to ipchicken to see what my IP was, and instead of being the IP of the network I was on (home network, I know my IP) it showed a different one. Does WiFi traffic still go through BIS or something?

I double checked that I wasn't going over EVDO because I disabled the radio - it was pure WiFi. Also, I know I was connected to my home network, not some random Linksys or public network.

Thanks. ]]> tifosiv122 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=359485 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=357799&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:34:26 GMT Alright heres the scoop. I just got the 9700 and I can't get the WiFi to work at home. I've already set up the network on the phone and the wife icon is the dull gray. The phone recognizes the router and connects to it, but won't get the IP address.

What am I doing wrong? ]]> roydeyoung http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=357799 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=356004&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:04:58 GMT mobile network, and it...]]> I can't connect to wifi from my school. I do not have a bb data plan, so could that be the issue? I've also went to options>mobile network, and it does not have that option to go wifi perfered. Help plz

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com ]]> R1cE http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=356004 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=354526&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:06:55 GMT I have a 8900BB but i don't have the usb data cable, can i install a new language* using wi-fi connection???

*BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.456 (Multilanguage)

the primary problem it that i need russian language for my BB 8900
thnx ]]> sparazza http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=354526 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=351807&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:26:37 GMT Hi everyone I am hoping to get my S2 ordered in the next week, I will be upgrading from the Tour, I was wondering what the big deal about having... Hi everyone
I am hoping to get my S2 ordered in the next week, I will be upgrading from the Tour, I was wondering what the big deal about having wifi was? If you already pay $30 a month to VZW for an unlimited data plan, whats the difference in having that or wifi?
Thanks ]]> surfergirl2009 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=351807