For questions specifically about issues with wireless network connectivity (via a wireless router) as opposed to questions related to cellular phone connection methods (3G, 4G, Edge, etc.).
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Linksys E1500 connectivity issues
Just got my Galaxy Note 2 a few weeks ago and have been on Wi-Fi numerous times. Today I received my Linksys E1500 wireless router and followed all the installation instructions. Wi-Fi connects to my ...
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What Android versions have captive wifi detection?
A captive Wi-Fi or captive portal being a Wi-Fi network that redirects all websites to a page, usually with a form to log in, enter a code, or accept some T&Cs.
My samsung-nexus-10 can detect ...
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How does turning on wifi increase knowing where you are, even if you aren't connected to anything? [duplicate]
According to a card by Google now connecting to wifi, even if you're not connected to a network, can increase the detection area of where you are. How?
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Wifi battery saving tips or automation
A person that is not expert in computers & technology (including smartphones) bought a Galaxy Mini S3 and asked me some help. He is very old of age.
The problem with this phone is that Wifi ...
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Speed of WiFi file transfer from PC to phone
I have WiFi router set up. Both my phone and Windows PC connects to the same WiFi. So I tried ES File Explorer to copy shared folders from my Windows PC to my mobile.
However transfer speed goes as ...
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Ports on the Android PHONE
I often use my Samsung Galaxy Note2 on local WiFi networks which are protected by a firewall, and experience problems with some apps which are most likely caused by strict firewall rules.
Is there ...
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Backup Wifi SSID and password on SGSII
I updated my sgs2 [I9100] to JB, I want it to format or wipe that clean and stable install. I can backup everything except wifi keys. I guess kies seems have it, but it was not work before.
How can I ...
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Samsung Galaxy tab (SPH-P100) stuck with aquiring dynamic IP even when set to static IP
My Samsung Galaxy tab (SPH-P100, Android 2.2) is stuck with acquiring dynamic IP even when static IP is checked in advanced settings. I can connect to public wi-fi hotspots with static IP checked (or ...
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How to turn off ringer when connected to particular wifi network
Is it possible (in built or via an app) to silence the phone when it's connected to a particular wireless network, and then unsilence it when the network is out of range.
Use case : When I'm in the ...
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How to simulate a slow internet connection on an Android phone
I basically use internet using wifi which provides a very high speed internet and LAN connection. I would like to simulate a slow speed internet and LAN connection to understand how my web site works ...
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LG P710 Optimus L7 II keep turning off the WiFi
I just bought my first Android phone, a LG P710 Optimus L7 II. I love it.
Just one problem. For some reason, when i haven't used the phone for a little while, the WiFi disconnects. In Settings> WiFi> ...
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How can I control my Laptop as remote from my phone over WiFi without any server
I want to control my laptop from my android mobile, but I do not have any WiFi server around. Can I directly connect my PC with my mobile over WiFi and control it? I dont want to use internet to do ...
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No captive portal/hotspot sign-in notification
on my previous phone, an Xperia Arc, when I needed to sign in to my work's captive portal (wifi hotspot) I got a notification. Now that I have an HTC One I no longer get this notification. Is there ...
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Locking applications to wifi only data connections
So I've switched to a tiered data plan. Is there a way to lock certain applications from using 3g/4g and instead only use connected wifi.
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Rooted Samsung Galaxy Note wifi connection problem
I have a problem with my wifi connection.
I'm going to explain everything.
I've had Sweet ROM, for many many weeks. I decided a week ago (or was that 2 weeks ago?) to try COH's kernel. I full wiped ...
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cant axcess internet but im connected to wifi. Galaxy s3
I have been using my dorms WiFi forever -- but since the latest system update on my S3, it won't get internet even though im connected to the WiFi (status says I'm connected -- but the icons in the ...
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Dell Streak 7 can't see WiFi network
I have a Dell Streak 7 tablet that is a little over a year old. I have always been able to connect to my WiFi network without a problem, but recently my network will drop off randomly. After a couple ...
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Best way to automatically sync iTunes music with an Android phone?
I would like an app the allows for the following :
Sync automatically with iTunes over wifi
Download music and playlists from iTunes to Android phone's storage
Simple and does not need multiple ...
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How can I configure a WiFi proxy that requires a username and password?
I have an Android 4.1.2 phone, and I need to set a WiFi proxy that requires me to authenticate with a username and password. Where can I setup the user and password for the proxy?
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How do I make Android consider my WiFi Access Point as valid (blue?)
We have a very large wifi network at Stack Exchange, and the primary guest network is tightly locked down. Our firewall rules permit essentially just http/https and vpn connections. When our ...
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Phone lists saved WiFi network that I do not recognize
I know my phone will not store WiFi hotspots unless I connect to them, but I've noticed one on my phone that I have no recollection of ever connecting or saving. It's out of range yet saved on the ...
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android 4.1.1 network connectivity issues
device: asus memo pad mev172v
issue: Apps (facebook, play store, ym, skype, etc) cannot access the wifi network. I can browse using Chrome (except for SSL sites) and can use the Youtube app.
tried:
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Cannot ping Android devices on same wifi network
I have a Nexus 7 running CyanogenMod 10.1. For some reason I cannot reach it from my laptop on the same wifi network. I cannot ping in either direction. In the past i have been only able to ping one ...
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It is possible to forward all audio to the Android smartphone via wi-fi?
Are there apps/methods that allow for the sound to be forwarded to the smartphone?
So if I would watch a YouTube video on the PC, I could also hear the sound via the smartphone.
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connect to specific wifi only
I want my device to be connected to a certain wifi network only. Lets assume WiFi named "xyz": so my device should connect to this particular "xyz" network only. It Should not connect to any other ...
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my S3 won't connect to my home wifi
I first go into settings
then I go into and turn on Wi-Fi
but every time I try to connect to my Wi-Fi it say "connecting, authenticating, disabled "
and all my other devices connect perfectly
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Can Android phones/tablets access W-Fi network drives?
There are many WLAN routers currently available which have a USB port to connect external HDDs. These are than easily available on Windows machines directly in Windows Explorer, they look like common ...
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Can I make a Wi-Fi VoIP call on Google Voice without third party applications?
I can't seem to make pure Wi-Fi VoIP calls on Google Voice without a third party application such as GrooVe IP. Is this the case?
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SSH server when phone is sleeping: possible?
I an running the Dropbear SSH server on CyanogenMod 7.2. Is there any way to setup my phone so that I can connect to it over wifi even when it is in sleep mode? I don't mind if there is a small hit ...
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What uses most power: GPS or WiFi?
When playing Ingress I find that both GPS and WiFi (each by themselves) provide an acceptable location accuracy. My question is what draws the most power?
I'm interested in technical information ...
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Samsung Note 2 does not assign received IP
I am trying to connect a Samsung Note II ( OS: Android 4.0, Ice cream Sandwich) through Wi-Fi to a DHCP Server. The DHCP server(192.168.3.29) is running on a Virtual Machine with OS as Ubuntu 12.10 64 ...
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Can't stablish vpn connection from laptop using htc one v as router
I have an HTC One V, I can connect my laptop to share internet connection and everything works fine except for the VPN connection. The client tries to connect but keeps trying without success.
VPN ...
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WiFi Tether Causes a BSOD in Laptop Using Intel WiFi Hardware
On a rooted Nexus 4 using stock 4.2.2, if I enable Wifi tether then connect my laptop (a Lenovo T520 using Centrino Advanced-N 6205 hardware with driver v15.3.1.2) I get a BSOD within seconds. I am ...
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How to put the Kindle Fire in airplane mode?
I use the Amazon Kindle Fire (Android 2.3.4) model no: D01400 FCCID:ZEV-1229. I use this device in developing Android apps.
In my device WiFi is available, and also cyberoam for security purposes. I ...
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How can I configure Android to login to an ISA proxy server?
I see that if I did a long touch over a Wifi network, I can specify some proxy settings. In my company we use a Isa Proxy server, and each user has to login through domain server.
Is there any way to ...
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Galaxy Nexus ICS Does't remember wifi Passwords - ICS 4.2.2
Anybody else have this issue? It's freaking annoying as every time i revisit somewhere and want to use their wifi, i have to get the password and enter it in again.
Any suggestions on how i can ...
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Good WIFI signal but cannot browse
I have android 2.3.4 , jxd S7100. I have full WIFI signal, but I can`t browse and it seems that it can neither send or receive data. In the web browser, I e.g. get the following error messages:
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how can I auto connect to open wifi?
I have Galaxy Note2.
Is there a way to tell it to auto connect to open wifi when availble?
Whitout me needing to scan and choose open wifi?
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Could not turn wifi on
I just installed 9 and 10 version of CyanogenMod on my Xperia mini pro (downloaded from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=stable&device=mango), but I could not turn the wi-fi on. Version 9 is ...
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WiFi Connection problems Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
I have a Samsung Galaxy s3 mini. The wi-fi is turned on and the phone is not detecting my Trendnet 3G router at home. All my other devices e.g. laptop and BlackBery's are connecting seamlessly with ...
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Can't download updates via home WiFi network but can over other networks
I Have a Cisco EA4500-RM, it allows to connect an iPhone 5, a desktop, and a laptop to my home network. When I try to connect my Samsung Galaxy SIII, it shows that it is connected to the network, but ...
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Stream music from Android phone to PC over WiFi
I've been searching on this site and can't find exactly what I'm looking for:
I have a PC (can run Linux or Windows) that's connected to my surround-sound speakers. When my friends come around they ...
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Terminal-IDE / wifi routing issues
As cited here, I think there are likely issues unique to Terminal-IDE users because Terminal-IDE is, effectively, an "accessable-linux-on-your-non-rooted-Android" environment. And, therefore, it ...
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Samsung Galaxy Apollo (GT-I5801) doesn't connect to WiFi connection. What should O do?
Currently my phone doesn't connect to WiFi connection, it always on and off everytime I open my WiFi connection.
What can be possible solutions or what do I need to check in order to connect my ...
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How can I “Share To” a network folder from my photo gallery?
I have an HTC Thunderbolt running Ice Cream Sandwich
If I open up my photo gallery and tap on a picture, the "Share" option appears.
Clicking on this gives me some options, such as Facebook, ...
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Connecting to Adhoc Wifi
I setup adhoc connection in Ubuntu Linux. How can we connect android devices (2.3.3 and 4.0) to the adhoc wifi internet connection?
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ssh over wifi vs broadband weirdness
I have a really weird issue with connecting to an outside host from my android device (2.3.6) using ssh. I have no problem with connectbot actually, but when working on a terminal the weirdness kicks ...
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Internet accessability problems
I have a galaxy note 10.1. I'm having a problem with browsing the web via wifi. Its from my home router and i can connect to the wifi successfully but i cannot open up any internet pages such as ...
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htc desire s Wi-Fi not connecting after update 4.0.3
I had updated my HTC Desire S to Android 4.0.3. Wi-Fi had worked fine before I updated, but now it turns on ok but then pops up saying that there a “ERROR”.
What should I do?
Reset the phone?
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HTTP not accessible on laptop connected to Hotspot?
I have the $60 unlimited MetroPCS LTE plan. The hotspot works on my laptop and MP3 player, but I can't browse websites that aren't in secure mode on the laptop. Are they blocking port 80, or is there ...
