WiFi Help ("joins" the network, but not)

[Macsterling]

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Does anyone have a problem with Wifi on their phone? I have it turned on and connected to a network. It has all the bars in the setting menu but when I exit out of settings it never shows the wifi bars in the menu bar, only edge. I check my serttings again and there Is a check mark next the network with all four bars but my phone won't show it or get off edge. Anyone know why?

 

[devilot]

Interesting...

As per this other thread, I'm also using a Linksys wrt54g router with WEP encryption. Prior to the 1.1.1 update, my iPhone #2 would drop wifi but still pick it up.

Now, it does exactly what you describe:

• joins the network
• displays the check mark, shows signal strength (in the Network screen of General Settings)
• does NOT show wifi in the status bar
• only shows E for EDGE

For other reasons, I got a 3rd iPhone today (as in a second replacement) and it's also doing this. I'm wondering if this is a Linksys issue. I already tried disconnecting the modem/ router and that didn't do anything (shocking, I know ).

Any suggestions?


Late edit to clarify: unmodified iPhone, running 1.1.1 on a Linksys router w/ WEP encryption-- issues connecting to public WiFi spots, home network, but it connected to Apple Store wifi w/out a problem.

Perhaps it's an extravagant scheme on Apple's part to try to get me to buy an Airport Extreme base station?

 

[d21mike]

I am not having any problems with WRT54G. I also have another wireless router which does not have a problem either. I use one downstairs and 1 upstairs for better signal strength.

The first time I connected I noticed it stayed with the E until I used the WiFi. However, I disconnected and tested again and the E when away as soon as I connected. May not be anything but timing.

And yes I am on 1.1.1

 

[devilot]

Weird. V v weird.


My iPhone was plugged in and charging for quite some time but it just randomly made the chime for "I'm plugged in and charging!"

Curious, I looked at it-- and whaddya know, it's showing wifi in the status bar! w00t! Not sure why it suddenly chose to work, but I ain't gonna complain.

 

[cardinal08]

I am still having the problem initially described:
Phone:
* joins the network
* displays the check mark, shows signal strength (in the Network screen of General Settings)
* does NOT show wifi in the status bar (but says connected to Wifi network in the settings menu)
* only shows E for EDGE

I have had this problem with a number of different routers. Does anyone else have ideas on what might be going on or how to fix it?

Thanks.

 

[ksmith80209]

By chance are you having your connection issues when trying to access a public wifi point? Ive noticed that several times when i tried to pull mail in a public location and joined an open network that nothing happened... After going to safari, i realized that the public wifi had one of those "click to accept our terms" screens. Once i accepted, i could join the network with no problem. Check and see if you are being asked to accept terms...

 

[blindtheater]

I have noticed the same issue on my phone however it only happens when trying to connect to a weak signal (one bar next to the name)

 

[KittyToy]

my iphone used to do that but then i called my dsl people and i found out i was entering the wrong pass code so now it connects fine with no problem...

 

[cyclingplatypus]

I've noticed this on a few public networks that have display "terms of use" pages, I think I'm connected only to discover that I'm not technically connected, sometimes opening another page will prompt the pop-up screen and allow me to actually connect.