WiFi Issue with HTC Magic

[andyjc]

Hi All,

Having just received my HTC Magic, I was keen to get it connected to the internet. To do this while I'm waiting for my SIM card to be activated, I thought I'd try WiFi.

But even though it could detect my wireless network, it's attempt to get an IP address is "Unsuccessful". My router is a 2Wire one, and was wondering if this was the issue, as suspected here for a similar problem with the G1.

When I try setting a static IP address as described in that thread, it claims to get connected, but none of the apps seem to agree (ie. they complain of no connection).

Is anyone else having problems connecting their HTC Magic to a wireless network? It's nothing to do with my SIM not being activated yet, is it?

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Andy

[Kaotic]

The 2wire devices(or at lease mine) can't network with a Linux device

[jordib]

yea same problem here, it connects but cant actually browse internet or get apps to work. it seems there are quite a few people having this problem i have read on other forums but nobody has found a solution as of yet.

[Crashdamage]

Sorry, I can't help with andyjc's question as I don't have a Magic and never tried connecting without a activated SIM, but...

Kaotic said:

The 2wire devices(or at lease mine) can't network with a Linux device.

Not true at all. No offense, but IMPO 2wire stuff kinda sucks, but still I've connected both my Linux laptop and G1 to 3 or 4 different 2wire routers. Something must be wrong with your setup. Have you tried changing between WEP and WPA? Static or DHCP IP?

[andyjc]

Initially I tried WEP, and when that didn't work I removed encryption altogether. No joy there either.

Yes, I've tried both a static IP address - as described by extorian in that other thread - and DHCP, which I assume is default when not setting a static IP.

With the static-IP option, the phone 'connects', but no apps recognise the connection. With DHCP, it fails to get an IP address from the router.

My strategy is to try it with other wireless routers (e.g. at work), but I'd be keen to know if anyone has connected an HTC Magic to any wireless network?

[kiltedscot]

My strategy is to try it with other wireless routers (e.g. at work), but I'd be keen to know if anyone has connected an HTC Magic to any wireless network?

I have a Buffallo-n for virgin. and same challenges.

tried it on a d-link dir-635, and worked a treat, have ordered one and hope that should do the trick, will let know.

Great idea for everyone submitting their routers

Scot

[zyborg]

I have a ZyXEL P-2602HW-D1A Wireless router. I have tried all combinations of security, even NO SECURITY WHATSOEVER, and still the device won't transfer data.

Not working;
Firmware: 1.5, Build: CR817
Wifi Router: ZyXEL P-2602HW-D1A
Security: Tried All; WPA2, WPA, WEP & None.
Problem: Connect under all conditions but no data is sent

Please help.

[JaceMan]

If your router allows you to MAC filter a device, you may want to open your G1's MAC to allow all activity. There are also router with "game modes" where you can sometimes set a troublesome device as "host" to allow traffic through.

More than likely, it's a configuration within your router. I would shift the focus away from G1 and onto Google searching for general device/connection issues with your specific router. I think that's your best bet for finding a working solution.

[zyborg]

The MAC address of the device has already been entered into the Allowed list.

I don't really understand your point about the router... I've connected effortlessly to the same WiFi network with my HTC Touch Diamond.

If your router allows you to MAC filter a device, you may want to open your G1's MAC to allow all activity. There are also router with "game modes" where you can sometimes set a troublesome device as "host" to allow traffic through.

More than likely, it's a configuration within your router. I would shift the focus away from G1 and onto Google searching for general device/connection issues with your specific router. I think that's your best bet for finding a working solution.

[JaceMan]

I don't really understand your point about the router... I've connected effortlessly to the same WiFi network with my HTC Touch Diamond.

Could it be the G1? Absolutely! But I'm still betting it's router configuration.

I have "effortlessly" connected hundreds of devices to literally dozens of routers in my life. And in all cases, except for one, when I swore up and down the culprit was with the device I was attempting to connect to the router I have wound up being wrong.

But that's alright; best of luck. I hope you get it squared away.