connecting to wifi with smartphones/tablets with Belkin Router (1 Viewer)

Steve Babbs

Well-known member

• Aug 25, 2012

• #1

Hi all

I've got a Belkin F5D8236-4 wireless router. I've had no trouble connecting tow laptops to it, but I've completely failed with my HTC smartphone and a friend has failed with a iPhone. I've just got a Nexus 7 and that won't connect either! All devices find the network, they just don't connect!

I really would appreciate any help.

Cheers

Steve

 

Keith Dickinson

Well-known member

Opus Editor

• Aug 25, 2012

• #2

The HTC Wildfire phone I had, needed to link up by cable the first time round so the phone could download a program to the PC. Once that was done and the program was running you could then link by wifi.

 

Steve Babbs

Well-known member

• Aug 25, 2012

• #3

Thanks Keith, the Wildfire has always connected to other wireless networks without any trouble. I can cope with the phones; it's the Nexus that's the real problem. I've just got it for my birthday and I'm unable to use it!

 

Keith Dickinson

Well-known member

Opus Editor

• Aug 25, 2012

• #4

No experience with the Nexus - sorry Steve.

 

GrahameNZ

Well-known member

• Aug 26, 2012

• #5

Hi Steve,
I don't know the Nexus or your router so this is just a guess.
First, the nexus does connect to other open wifi, your library, mates etc ?
My guess is your router is set for WPA, change this to WPA2.
The admin page for your router is probably 192.168.2.1.
My only other thought is your security is not by MAC by any chance or you have MAC plus WPA turned on ?
As I said just guessing but it should be something pretty easy to fix with a bit of a fiddle.
Have a good one.

 

Steve Babbs

Well-known member

• Aug 26, 2012

• #6

Grahame

Many thanks for your reply. I don't know if the Nexus works elsewhere; I literally got it last night. But I'm sure it's a router problem as I've had this problem with other phones/ipods, but never with a laptop/netbook. My router was set for WPA and I've changed that to WPA2. Unfortunately still neither my Nexus or Smartphone will connect. I've attached pictures of my settings - minus password.

Regards

Steve

 

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GrahameNZ

Well-known member

• Aug 26, 2012

• #7

Another guess bites the dust !!
My next thought was a firmware update, but you have the latest according to the Belkin site.

http://en-us-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/306/~/f5d8236-4-n-wireless-router---firmware

It could be worth asking them a question, links on the above page.
It's possibly the age of the router, things tec change a lot in 3 yrs.
If the HTC and an iPhone won't connect as well.
The way of the world isn't it, we update one toy which makes another toy obsolete, so we update that one and round and round we go.
The joys of a consumer society.
Happy sluthing.

 

Steve Babbs

Well-known member

• Aug 26, 2012

• #8

I appreciate you trying! It's driving me mad. I've tried numerous searches on the internet. Ho hum, may have to get the wallet out again. It's not just the money it's the hassle. I had real trouble setting up the wireless in the first place: for no obvious reason. May try another brand. If anyone else has any suggestions I'd be most grateful!

Cheers

 

Keith Dickinson

Well-known member

Opus Editor

• Aug 26, 2012

• #9

Steve
I am using a netgear N-300 wireless router HERE
We run 2 laptops, 3 desktops and 4 smart phones through this router without any bother. Simplicity to set up and so far extremely reliable, over 12 months old and no hiccups so far. (famous last words:-O)

 

Steve Babbs

Well-known member

• Aug 26, 2012

• #10

Keith Dickinson said:

Steve
I am using a netgear N-300 wireless router HERE
We run 2 laptops, 3 desktops and 4 smart phones through this router without any bother. Simplicity to set up and so far extremely reliable, over 12 months old and no hiccups so far. (famous last words:-O)

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Keith

Thanks. I'm going to give it a day or two and then I may well order your recommendation.

Cheers

Steve

 

Steve Babbs

Well-known member

• Aug 27, 2012

• #11

Keith and Grahame. Thanks to both of you for trying to help. I've decided I don't have enough time to waste any more on it and haven't ordered the router recommended by Keith.

Cheers

 

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MI_Phil

Well-known member

• Aug 28, 2012

• #12

Probably too late to try if you have already received your new router but in the past when I've had problems with my Belkin f5d9230-4 router I would "reset" it or just disconnect then reconnect power to it. Always has worked for me when some wifi devices couldn't/wouldn't connect.

phil