Torch 9800--How to use only wifi for Internet while at home
- I have not found anywhere where it addresses an option to be able to just have the torch 9800 go to websites using the wifi instead of the 3G ATT network. In my home at times the 3G signal is low and I figure the wifi would be faster to load pages. I have searched and have not found anywhere that says how you can get the browser to just use wifi and not use the 3G. I know if I turn off the ATT network that will do it but then I will not be getting any potential phone calls that may come in. Any one that just purchased the 9800 today have a solution?08-12-10 10:21 PMLike 0
- Kevin covered this at some point in a video. You no longer have to select the Hotspot Browser, it does it automatically.
All I gotta say is, Its about freakin time!!
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-13-10 07:41 AMLike 0 - definitely about time although i do think there should be an option, just a simple one. hate to refer to iphone, but i know when you open browser on iphone if it detects wifi and network data, a quick pop up asks you which you wanna use.
personally the automatic switching is fine but i know there will be specific situatinos where people will want to choose even though they have both connected.08-13-10 09:18 AMLike 0 -
- My wifi is on and connected to my router but when I go to the browser it gives me error message "unable to find the requested server" and I did as indicated above in this thread and in the Service Status, BIS still says Connection: Mobile Network with no other choices available/provided.
This wifi matter is really getting frustrating..... sigh .......08-24-10 07:00 PMLike 0 - My wifi is on and connected to my router but when I go to the browser it gives me error message "unable to find the requested server" and I did as indicated above in this thread and in the Service Status, BIS still says Connection: Mobile Network with no other choices available/provided.
This wifi matter is really getting frustrating..... sigh .......
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-24-10 07:10 PMLike 0 - On the top right corner when I'm on wifi I see a signal bar like on the computer and the berry symbol next to it. When I shut it off I see the 3G with a berry symbol next to it. I see it when I have the browser up too.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-24-10 07:18 PMLike 0 -
- My wifi is on and connected to my router but when I go to the browser it gives me error message "unable to find the requested server" and I did as indicated above in this thread and in the Service Status, BIS still says Connection: Mobile Network with no other choices available/provided.
This wifi matter is really getting frustrating..... sigh .......08-24-10 08:14 PMLike 0 - Quycksilver, that is exactly what I've done and what I get. I get everything showing correct except to entry into the internet. I connect to the router, get the wifi signal strength bar at the top right of screen but no internet. Something is missing I just can't put my finger on it.........08-24-10 08:36 PMLike 0
- Quycksilver, that is exactly what I've done and what I get. I get everything showing correct except to entry into the internet. I connect to the router, get the wifi signal strength bar at the top right of screen but no internet. Something is missing I just can't put my finger on it.........
I hope you can get yours up and running soon!08-24-10 09:48 PMLike 0 - Not sure if McDonald's and Starbuck's require loggin in anymore to use their Wi-Fi networks, but seems like I connect, but get server timeouts when browsing anywhere. If a login is required, why doesn't the 9800 sense that it's not authenticated and fall back to 3G?09-02-10 03:39 PMLike 0
- I'm having this same issue and it's driving me buggy. Wifi used to work. Now if I turn it on, I can't access the internet at all. I've done everything. Has anyone figured this out?
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com09-02-10 09:44 PMLike 0 - Found a solution-not sure how long it's going to work for.
1) Hard reboot-battery pull and all.
2) Went to host routing table and re-registered the device.
3) Resent service books.
Instant wifi access to the internet. Not sure why or for how long, but it seems to work for me... HTH others with this issue.
Update: It worked for about five minutes...Last edited by firegirlred; 09-03-10 at 09:07 AM.
09-02-10 11:15 PMLike 0 - i have the same problem..it shows the upside down triangle on the top corner but it is not working..my laptop is connecting to the same router but it is working..i think it worked a few days ago when i was at someone's house and i saw a berry symbol next to the triangle i think but i didnt do anything after that..can someone help?
thanks!09-18-10 12:39 PMLike 0 - I am facing a very similar problem but none of your solutions help.
I am connected to Wifi on my BB torch. It shows good signal strength. However when I try browsing or try logging to gtalk application, It shows unable to connect. Check with you network operation. i.e. it is not using Wifi to connect to net.
Can you please help. Thanks11-03-10 04:06 PMLike 0 - I am facing a very similar problem but none of your solutions help.
I am connected to Wifi on my BB torch. It shows good signal strength. However when I try browsing or try logging to gtalk application, It shows unable to connect. Check with you network operation. i.e. it is not using Wifi to connect to net.
Can you please help. Thanks
My router is a D-Link DIR-615 and I'm using the most recent firmware, even though it is a couple of years old. I wonder if this is an incompatibility between the phone and the router? I have recreated all of the router / security configuration from scratch a couple of times and have found no solution that lasts.11-03-10 07:39 PMLike 0 - Have exactly the same problem. My router is also a D-Link DIR-615 with WPA enabled. The Torch works perfectly over the 3G network, but will not work reliably over WiFi. If I disable 3G and restart the router the BB works properly over WiFi until I re-enable 3G. Almost immediately WiFi connectivity fails and I start receiving "Unable to find the requested server." errors. This blows... does anyone have a solution?11-14-10 02:54 PMLike 0
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