Problem with Wi-Fi connection on Android

You probably faced such a problem or heard from your friends that sometimes connecting a mobile device to OS Android via Wi-Fi. For example, sitting in a cozy cafe or just being a guest, you try to connect the device to an Internet access point, but Android does not connect to Wi-Fi.

Finding out the reason

So, your device cannot catch the existing network or cannot connect to it. There are many reasons why Android does not connect to Wi-Fi:

1. Entering the wrong password.
2. Unsupported protection type.
3. Non-functioning access point.
4. Network standard not supported by your machine.
5. Malfunction of the phone or router system.
6. Incorrect router settings.
7. Limited number of connected devices.
8. Specificity of the device firmware (installed custom, need to update).

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How to solve the problem

Now let's look at what to do when the Android device is not connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

1. If you are trying to connect to a new access point, first make sure you entered the correct password.
2. If you are convinced that all the data has been entered correctly, change the protection type in the router parameters.
3. If you cannot find the required network, restart your router or check if it works.
4. If Android stops connecting to Wi-Fi, restart both your device and router. I also advise you to install an application from Google Play, for example, Wi-Fi Fixer. This application will help when the device shows that the network is connected, but the Internet is not working. The program detects problems and suggests solutions.
5. Reset WIPE parameters to Android.
6. Check for firmware updates and upgrade if necessary.
7. If you have tried the above options and they did not help you, it may be due to the firmware of your smartphone or tablet. There will be a need to reflash the device.

What other reasons and ways of solving the fact that Android does not turn on Wi-Fi, you can read here.

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Setting up a router

So, there may be a snag in the router settings. We will try to change them experimentally. First, make sure your access point is actually working. It is very simple to check this: connect to the network from another device, for example, a laptop. If the connection was made and you can use the Internet, try changing the settings of the router to connect a new device. Let's consider these actions using the TP-LINK router as an example.

1. In your browser, go to the router settings. To do this, you must enter an IP address.
2. Go to 'Basic Settings', change the existing channel to any other.
3. Change 'Wireless Mode', set according to your device standard. There are three modes: N, B, G. After each change, check the connections.
4. Set the region that matches your location.

Experiment with different channels and standards. Remember to apply them after each change. If the problem persists, you need to change the settings of your smartphone or tablet.

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Setting up a Wi-Fi connection on a smartphone or tablet

Let's look at two very simple options. In the first case, it will be necessary to change the type of proxy server installation, if this does not help, in the router options we will add the MAC address of the device that does not access the Internet. How to find out the MAC address of a device is described in more detail in this article.

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Option 1

1. Turn on Wi-Fi.
2. In the 'Networks' list, hold down your finger on the access point.
3. Click on 'Change network'.
4. Check the box next to 'Show advanced options'.
5. In the 'Proxy settings' field, set the value to 'No'.

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Option 2

1. Make sure Airplane and Offline modes are turned off.
2. Go to the menu and turn on the Wi-Fi module.
3. Go to Wi-Fi settings, possible access points will be displayed.
4. Select the one you need and connect to it. If the access point is secure, you will need to enter a password. If the connection did not occur, most likely in the router settings those MAC addresses that will be provided with the Internet are specified manually. If the MAC address of your device is not specified, then even if you enter the correct password, you will not be able to connect. This can be encountered in some offices that use additional protection so that no outsider can use the network.

To add your device, do the following:

• On Android follow the path 'Settings / About phone / hardware information / WI-FI MAC address' to find out the MAC.

• On a router (for example TP-LINK). Dial 192.168.1.1 through the browser on your PC.
• Go to Whireless / Whireless MAC Filtering – in our case, the (Wireless MAC Filtering) filter will be enabled (Enable). To remove the restrictions, you can simply disable it (Disabled). But if you need to add your, say, phone, do the following:
• Make sure to check 'Deny the stаtions specified by any enаbled entries in the list to access'.

• Select the 'Add New' key.

• Enter the address of your Android in the 'MAC Address' field. – Write a description (Description) at your discretion. – Leave the Status (Stаtus) 'Enablеd'. – Save the setting by tapping on 'Save'.

Note: these settings may differ on routers from other manufacturers, but the whole logic of actions will remain the same.

We have analyzed many reasons and options for actions when your Android Wi-Fi device sees but does not connect or does not see the required access point at all. We hope that one of them worked for you and that you dealt with the problem with ease.

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