[Q]Problem with some protected WI-FI networks - Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, I would like to ask if anyone has faced problems while trying to connect to username/password requiring WI-FI networks. I don't know what is wrong, but my Moto G won't connect to my University wi-fi, accusing an authentication problem. The username and password are perfectly right and working in other Android devices, the problem is only with the Moto G.
Did anyone face similar problem? If yes, did you manage a workaround or something.
Thanks in advance.

I had a similar problem with my University WiFi. I had click the connection while it was trying to connect, and then edit the connection to choose my user name and password. I had to do this while it was trying to connect, otherwise it will give me authentication errors.
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Mrkblo said:
Hi, I would like to ask if anyone has faced problems while trying to connect to username/password requiring WI-FI networks. I don't know what is wrong, but my Moto G won't connect to my University wi-fi, accusing an authentication problem. The username and password are perfectly right and working in other Android devices, the problem is only with the Moto G.
Did anyone face similar problem? If yes, did you manage a workaround or something.
Thanks in advance.
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That old IT support favorite – turn it off and on again. Try turning the Moto G off and the router off and then switch them both back on again. That will often solve your issues.
If it still won’t connect at all, start by going to Settings > Wi-Fi and long press on your router, then choose Forget network. Scan again and re-enter all your details.
If the connection keeps dropping, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Advanced and consider changing two settings. Make sure Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep is set to Always. Make sure Avoid poor connections is not ticked.
If battery drain is the problem, try Settings > Wi-Fi > Advanced and set Scanning always available to off.
Make sure that your router firmware is up to date.
To assess whether you need to change channels you can download the Wi-Fi Analyzer app and take a look how crowded it is.
You could try changing the other settings on your router. You might want to make sure that MAC filtering is off, or add your Moto G’s MAC address (you’ll find it in Settings > Wi-Fi > Advanced). You could also try setting a static IP.

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yes the ap broadcasts its SSID
As for WIFI channel, I'll check it out
Yea I get problem at work I think its more of a router issue cause at my house it stays connected to my WiFi all day
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jguedj said:
Hi,
It seems that my 1S have a wifi issue.
I can successfully connect to a wifi network, but every 2-3 sec signal is lost, then the wifi icon in the status bar disappears, then it reappears and reconnect and so on.
I am running an unlocked german tmobile (from ebay), SW version 1.77.111.5
Is someone else having the same issue?
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I'm having same issue - anyone found a solution.
It is really annoying, as quite often when I go to refresh email/facebook/twitter/ etc its says cannot update (or whatever app error), but if I wait a few moments again, it works. Really annoying when playing Draw Something, as it interrupts the game!
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I was having this exact same issue. I went into settings, Wi-Fi, Menu, Advanced, and checked the "Best Wi-Fi performance" option and ever since I have had no problems.
jguedj said:
Hi,
It seems that my 1S have a wifi issue.
I can successfully connect to a wifi network, but every 2-3 sec signal is lost, then the wifi icon in the status bar disappears, then it reappears and reconnect and so on.
I am running an unlocked german tmobile (from ebay), SW version 1.77.111.5
Is someone else having the same issue?
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Ok i think i had the same issue and i read in some threads around and you can try this:
1 - Connect to your wireless network but in settings disable DHCP and assign an manual IP (and you can disable the "best WiFi performance" because it drain lots of battery.
2 - Take out the SIM cover and pull up with care the contact pins for better connection with cover
Now i have a strong wifi signal without drops, before this i was thinking in return back my 1S but not now.
Sorry my bad English
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MRKikas said:
Ok i think i had the same issue and i read in some threads around and you can try this:
1 - Connect to your wireless network but in settings disable DHCP and assign an manual IP (and you can disable the "best WiFi performance" because it drain lots of battery.
2 - Take out the SIM cover and pull up with care the contact pins for better connection with cover
Now i have a strong wifi signal without drops, before this i was thinking in return back my 1S but not now.
Sorry my bad English
If i help hit the "Thanks"
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Cannot find manual settings for ip. Please can someone direct me...
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Android_Mark said:
Cannot find manual settings for ip. Please can someone direct me...
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First select "forget Network " then select your Network again, then bellow the password field select the manual configuration...
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MRKikas said:
First select "forget Network " then select your Network again, then bellow the password field select the manual configuration...
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I decided to attempt this manual configuration as well...and it works great! Very fast login, and my network speed even seems quicker (although it probably isn't, but who knows)?
But I had a few problems along the way, but managed to fix them. Here is what you need to do:
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[Q] Setting-up WiFi in Samsung Galaxy Core GT-I8262

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I have just bought the Samsung Galaxy Core GT-I8262 two days back. I have setup almost all necessary software using my mobile service provider's 3G network. However, I am unable to setup the wifi. The scenario is - when I am searching available wifi networks through my phone, it is detecting all the available networks among which I am choosing the unprotected one and the phone is getting connected to that w/o any problem. However, all the available wifi network that I may use requires proxy server to access to the internet. So, I am going to wifi setup menu and trying to "modify network config". There when I am selecting the "manual" option under "proxy settings", the "save" button is getting disabled an I am unable to proceed.
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Dear All,
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