[Denise0201]

I cannot get my Bold 9000 to see my wi-fi. I saw in an earlier post that I need a (G or N) but I haven't a clue what that means.

Is my airport just too old to work? The wi-fi works in public hotspots.

The original instructions on how to set up wi-fi are great! ..they just didn't work for me at home

[atbryant]

Hi, great guide, but I didn't see my particular problem in it.

I got the 8900 Curve for T-Mobile last week and initially was able to connect to Wi-Fi no problem. Now, however, when I go to turn Wi-Fi on under the Set Up Wifi icon, I am prompted to a screen where it tells me I have to first turn Wi-Fi on. So I click the icon, and now everytime I am given the error message "Unable to turn Wi-Fi on"

Any help would be extremely appreciated

[mcvarro]

Thanks for this great guide. I've got an odd problem that I haven't seen in any of these FAQs.

I've got a blackberry 8320 via AT&T, with voice, blackberry unlimited data package, an enterprise server through my company, and personal email through gmail.

I'm going to be traveling to France in a few weeks, and wanted to avoid the exorbitant roaming costs by connecting with wifi-only while I was there.

So, while I was still at home, I set up the wifi on my blackberry. It appears to work, which is great. But, uh, there's a major problem--I no longer receive emails on my blackberry when I'm away from the wifi network!

I can do everything else--send emails, surf the internet, make & receive calls, use my google maps, make additions to my calendar, send SMS texts...but I can't receive email either on my private (gmail) or my work account.

I tried to turn my settings back to what they were before I set up the wifi, but it didn't work! I'm now in the stupid position where I have NO idea what I'm using (EDGE or WiFi), and I can't receive email unless I'm in a place with an active WiFi connection.

Can anyone help with this? It's crazy!

[cole.b]

So when I go to change my channel on my router (i'm using a linksys) It says Auto and then in the drop down it says 1 though 11 with all saying like 2.412 Ghz. When I did my site survey it only came up with my linksys and it was on channel one. Do I switch it from Auto to channel one. If so does that change any of my computer stuff? Like down loading or connecting?
I am trying to correct a pulsing and then dropping of calls on my wifi net work. I can hear clearly about every other word of a call. Am I headed down the right path or totally off base?
thanks for your time and I hope I didn't miss this already answered some where. I promise I read the thread.

[Ashleyx3]

Why when I scan for networks I click on mine and it says "This wireless router supports Wi-Fi protected setup to connect using a pin"

Then is says "Enter this pin into your wireless router"

How?

[vancity23]

I have an issue with my 8320, i am trying to connect it to wifi but it just keeps giving the message 'unable to connect to wifi', i have tried taking the battery out and reinstalling the os, anyone any ideas?

Thanks

Tom

[RickySigEp]

When i set up my bb using the tutorial the Wifi conections works great but then when i try to change the setting back to internet browser when i am not around a wifi connection it wont connect even after i take it off hotspot. when i change it changes back to hotspot browser even after i save the changes, what can i do to fix this... somebody help thanks.

[aristile]

The Internet Browser is for the mobile network (cellular) connection and the Hotspot Browser is for WiFi.

[scatterbrain]

This has been a useful thread. Thanks to all the contributors. I got a month of the data plan to get the rebate on my 8220, but after it ends now I know I can use Wi-fi to sync my to-do list and calendar. T-Mobile phone rep told me that it's $0.02/kB, which is fine for the small amount of data I'll need. I don't browse much but it's also nice to know I can without being charged.

[iamdjpaul]

I have a 2Wire 1000HW from AT&T and cannot connect to the Bold that I purchased this week (upgrade from Curve) I have spent 3 days searching the net to find ways to get the WIFI to connect. I don't really want to spend money on a new router, should I return the phone and go back to the curve. Any suggestions?

[hansvvz]

hi there,

great wifi guide for my Bold.

BUT, I do not see these options, once following this instruction

"..Next, we will fine tune some other connection properties. Navigate to Home Screen > Manage Connections > Mobile Network Options. Under 'Connection Preference' make sure you have 'WiFi preferred' selected...""

Under Manage Connections > Mobile Networkd Options I see
Data service: on
Mobile Network: KPN
Network Selection Mode: Automatic
Network Mode: 3G&2G

Might this be something my Telco is blocking?

Cheers,
hans

[rastagalnj]

Got my new Curve 8320 on Friday, set WiFi up just as described and everything works flawlessly. Thank you!!!

[dfb8085]

I have never had any problem getting the Bold to see the wireless network but when it tries to connect it comes back with a "failed to obtain IP address" error message. I am using a 2wire homeportal dsl modem with ATT and it is about 3-4 years old I guess. My wife has the phone and I really haven't had a lot of time to sit down and play play play if you know what I mean. This is my first blackberry and I would like to get one of my own but I only have about 3 weeks left to return the phone I got for myself under ATT 30day return policy. So help me get this straighten out if possible. I am not a computer/network expert. I mean I had to google to see what all the hype was about MAC filtering. I didn't even know what that was so be gentle in your reply. If I have to manually add a WiFi connection what info will I need from my router?

[trido]

really useful . appreciate for your help !

[slider88]

hi brother thanks a lot the network home wifi works now on my blaberry but the instant messanging as msn yahoo doesnt work it says "service is not enabled for this handheld" thank you

[anon(767240)]

"Next, we will fine tune some other connection properties. Navigate to Home Screen > Manage Connections > Mobile Network Options. Under 'Connection Preference' make sure you have 'WiFi preferred' selected. "

I am using a blackbery bold, I can't seem to find this option>

[ramroomkhouzam]

hello,

I use my blackberry only on wifi. There is some apps that require me to have a data package to use them. Is there a way to bypass that??

Thanks in advance!

[aristile]

hello,

I use my blackberry only on wifi. There is some apps that require me to have a data package to use them. Is there a way to bypass that??

Thanks in advance!

No, most 3rd party applications require a data plan.

[fabuloso]

I have had my Bold on Auto Wi-Fi, and they profiles are then saved when im around hot spots.

For home, I had to set up my router (netgear) and it work flawlessly.

I was taking forever to get this up as I was watching the NHL Playoffs with the Capitals thrashing the Rangers.

[walgarin]

OK thanks for the site..I found it very useful

[Kert]

Well, after more investigating, it seems that most folks using the Belkin product (not the N, specifically) are having loads of trouble with UMA calling. I guess the next step is to try OS 4.5 beta...

What is the OS 4.5 beta you are refering to?????

[jackie treehorn]

It is a leaked device software. and the version is 4.5.x.x

[Kert]

How do I get it?

[Poincare]

Please ... some of these instructions do not work for the BB Bold. How can I configure applications such as Viigo, Google Maps, etc. to use Wifi only as I do not, nor do I want to get, a data plan..... please help. Anyone?

[Kert]

How do I get it?

Ok I upgraded to os 4.5 and it is wi-fi is still not working any other ideas?
Thanks