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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How to connect Android phone to a Wifi network using PPPoE?
I have an ISP at home, which provides me with a PPPoE connection. My router supports that and I've configured it to autoconnect periodically, so I don't have to type my username and password each ...
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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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how to measure the RSSI strength signal between peers using wifi direct?
there is no feature to measure the RSSI between peers in Wifi-direct, so how to get RSSI between them.
actually i go under API for WIFI to see how they measure WIFI RSSI So i see that they send ...
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WiFi stopped working (dhcpd times out) after enabling device encryption
WiFi has worked without issue before on this exact same hotspot, and it is currently working for other devices so I'm assuming the error is in the phone (edit: also tried another hotspot, wifi is ...
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Android applications need WiFi but I have only ethernet connection
I have the Imito MX1 device that is working on Android 4.1. I have problem with WiFi quality (speed and reconnecting) so I use the Ethernet on the RJ45 to USB device. Unfortunately some of the ...
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Why is one of my WiFi networks not visible after connecting to the other one?
I've got two access points / WiFi networks at my home and there is a strange behavior with my Android 4.0 phone (SGS2): after my phone connects to one network or the other (whichever is currently ...
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Why Advent Vega keeps losing Wi-Fi?
I recently bought a Advent Vega Android tablet and everything is working completely fine, however there is one slight problem with Wi-Fi.
Even though I have full Wi-Fi signal (it is as high as it can ...
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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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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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ICS Wifi not blue and internet not working
I just bought a Phone here yesterday running with Android ICS, the first time I used the wifi was ok, no problem. But now, the wifi is not working sometimes even I have a strong wifi connection. My ...
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Galaxy S3 won't connect to WiFi
I have a Galaxy S3 and a data plan.
I prefer using wifi whenever possible.
I tried to connect to a few networks, both private and public but I always get the same result: phone will say ...
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Why does HTC Incredible S turn Wi-Fi on by itself?
Sometime after latest official update to Android 4.0 phone began to switch Wi-Fi on by itself when being in sleep mode (or maybe at other times).
Reproduction: turn off the Wi-Fi, leave it in a Wi-Fi ...
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Why WEP wifi network is not found by SK17i?
I cannot to connect to a school wifi network. When I go to wi-fi settings the phone shows all the unencrypted networks and the WPA encrypted networks. But this network is encrypted with WEP.
Any clue ...
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Using Connectify with Proxy
I connect to the internet via a http tunneler which uses a proxy, Is there any way I can channel all incoming connectify connections through that particular IP and port address? . . .
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running apps on WiFi with proxy or alternate to ad-hoc network between laptop and phone?
My home WiFi runs behind a proxy.
When I connect to it from my Samsung Galaxy S with android 2.3.3, after entering the proxy and port number in the settings, I am able to run only the browser(not any ...
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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wifi has authentication problems CM10
I have a wifi network at work with multiple Access points (this may be relevant)
I'm constantly getting the message of "authentication problems" in my phone wifi.
Sometimes it will connected, and ...
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wifi on my 7" Vortex tablet will not stay on
I have tried several times to Factory/reset my tablet as that seemed to work in the past, however, it is still telling me, No Internet Connection. I go to WIFI to turn it on, it stays on for a second ...
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My android can't connect to WiFi (v 2.3.5)
I have the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0. I have been using the same router in my house for over a month and only yesterday my android didn't automatically connect like it usually does when I come home. ...
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Tweaking wimax phone for ISP
We have a WiMAX Internet provider that requires that you have a specific adapter, being Huawei BM622. Do you think it is possible to tweak the firmware on any phone or laptop and connect to the ...
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Phone connected to wireless but does not respond to pings
I have here two phones that both exhibit the same symptoms. One is a samsung GT-S5570 running the stock ROM, the other is a Galaxy S2 running an AOSP-based custom ROM. The problem I have is that ...
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Trio Android 4.3 tablet has gray wifi icon instead of blue?
If I "reset" and completely take the tablet back to factory settings it works fine. But if it's powered off then it automatically starts with the gray wifi icon, even though it says it's connected. ...
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Android Multi-room Network Audio Streaming
I have a problem. I would really like to be able to stream music all over my house and be able to control all of this from my phone.
I have:
An android phone (galaxy nexus)
An android stick (minix ...
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Connecting Xperia SL to my Mblaze dongle based internet using WiFi
I am able to set the WiFi connection between my Lenovo 5570 laptop having Windows 7 Home Premium and the Xperia SL with Android OS (Ice cream sandwich version). The problem is that I am not able to ...
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Wifi drops out only when I go to the play store? Any fixes?
On my Nexus 7 whenever I go to the Play store I get a "no connection" error and I look up and the wifi icon shows me there is no connection. I leave the Play app and go look in setting and before I ...
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WiFi channel 1 issue with Android 2.3.6
I am writing as I cannot find a solution in answered question.
I'm using and Android phone with 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
WiFi works on channel 11 (office), but does not work on channel 1 (home).
It ...
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Connecting through authenticated proxy
I have an Unrooted Sony Xperia tipo running 4.0.4.
I have a Wi-Fi at home which uses an authenticated proxy. I have managed to apply the proxy and also have managed to use authentication.
The trouble.
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Wifi not working on samsung s2
I have ICS on my Samsung S2 I9100 phone. I was able to turn on WiFi until about today afternoon. Now, from recently though, whenever I turn on WiFi, it does not turn on WiFi at all: the device shows ...
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Redirecting incoming calls to different numbers depending on WiFi connectivity
Can we have an android application which will direct any incoming call to:
The cell number in case WiFi is disabled
Office extension number through Jabber client in case WiFi is connected (when I ...
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Is ifconfig included in AVDs?
I need to debug the network connection of an Android AVD but I'm stuck. I could find ifconfig on the Play Store. Is this tool already in the AVD?
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can not connect to adhoc wifi connection even after rooting and change of file. Any Solutions?
I am posting here as I'm not allowed to post in Developers section as of being new here.
I want to enable adhoc wifi on my mobile. Followed the instructions here
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Sony Xperia not remembering or auto-connecting to Wi-Fi networks
Every time I want to connect to the Wi-Fi on my phone to use and internet I have to connect to my wireless network and enter the password etc. How do I set my phone so that it automatically connects ...
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My Huawei U8500 wifi have error that unable to start to WLAN
My Huawei U8500 wifi have error that unable to start to WLAN and then auto restart my phone when i turn on the Wifi. Please help me.
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WEP broken on CyanogenMod?
Ok, so WEP is lame but I have a wi-fi webcam and it does not work with WPA or WPA2 so I'm kind of stuck there. I recently flashed my Nexus S 4g with CyanogenMod 7.1.1 and it seems like WEP support is ...
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Wi-Fi issues with HTC Desire S
I have an HTC Desire S, which I have had no issues with until now. It is now not recognising any Wi-Fi networks. When I switch on Wi-Fi it scans, then gives me a green tick telling me it has it but ...
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Android NIC MAC address changed automatically
This is very puzzling but my android phone's NIC's MAC address seems to have changed on its own (or at least this is what it's showing).
I have a MAC filter in my LinkSys router and I have given ...
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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 ...
