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WiFi on a mobile
PencilBreath
26-12-2010
Does that mean that i can use a wifi enabled phone to connect to my router at home & use it to surf the internet on my aol connection without using wap?

never had a smart phone before so i dont know much about them
campioni06
26-12-2010
Originally Posted by PencilBreath:
“Does that mean that i can use a wifi enabled phone to connect to my router at home & use it to surf the internet on my aol connection without using wap?

never had a smart phone before so i dont know much about them”

Yup that's about it mate, saves you using data out of the inclusive allowance your mobile network provider gives you.

You can also connect to various free wi-fi hotspots at stations/cafes etc.
PencilBreath
26-12-2010
ok thank you

do most routers have wireless n as i want to get the pearl blackberry & i see it uses that. my router is fairly old now. a speedtouch 585
legends wear 7
26-12-2010
Phone will be backwards compatible through B and G
PencilBreath
26-12-2010
just got the blackberry pearl.

thanks for your answers
Reborn
26-12-2010
I have wifi on my phone, however have noticed that i'm still being charged by my mobile network for the internet despite being connected to my home network. Its set up as my preferred access point. The phone is the Nokia X3-02.

Any ideas on making it just run the internet through the wifi rather than what appears to be both?
MTUK1
26-12-2010
Originally Posted by Reborn:
“I have wifi on my phone, however have noticed that i'm still being charged by my mobile network for the internet despite being connected to my home network. Its set up as my preferred access point. The phone is the Nokia X3-02.

Any ideas on making it just run the internet through the wifi rather than what appears to be both?”

Turn off 3G on your phone when connecting via the Wireless network.
Reborn
26-12-2010
Originally Posted by MTUK1:
“Turn off 3G on your phone when connecting via the Wireless network.”

I had dual mode, so just switched it to 3G, now getting a packet data connection is not found. I've tried looking and changing one or two of the settings in them, but not working.
prking
27-12-2010
That means you have the phone set up to connect via the network, not your wi-fi. Alternatively, your wi-fi isn't working.
Reborn
27-12-2010
Originally Posted by prking:
“That means you have the phone set up to connect via the network, not your wi-fi. Alternatively, your wi-fi isn't working.”

Just to let people know, I was able to run a software update through the wi-fi on the phone before I noticed this. That also appeared to have a different symbol representing the wi-fi than the internet browser.

In my web configuration settings, I have the configuration set to default (other options being my network & O2) and for account, Tesco WAP.
Reborn
27-12-2010
Never mind, after finding a topic which didn't show up on my first few searches - I tried something and I can use the wi-fi through Opera, it seems Nokia's browser fails that way. I can also leave it in Dual Mode and it appears to not charge too, so at least I don't have to change settings each time I want to access.
MTUK1
27-12-2010
Originally Posted by Reborn:
“Never mind, after finding a topic which didn't show up on my first few searches - I tried something and I can use the wi-fi through Opera, it seems Nokia's browser fails that way. I can also leave it in Dual Mode and it appears to not charge too, so at least I don't have to change settings each time I want to access.”

I see you hijacked this thread from the OP! LOL! Although you may not be being charged, it still may eat into your monthly allowance for Data, so I would look for a way of turning this off when you are using wi fi.
alanwarwic
27-12-2010
Its always best to turn off the mobile network/data connection in the settings when using wifi.

Its far safer to only turn it on when needed.
Reborn
27-12-2010
Originally Posted by MTUK1:
“I see you hijacked this thread from the OP! LOL! Although you may not be being charged, it still may eat into your monthly allowance for Data, so I would look for a way of turning this off when you are using wi fi.”

I'm on pay as you go since I very rarely use the internet on my phone. Also I was referring to another forum by the topics comment. Also since the previous poster seemed to get an answer they are pleased with - I see no problem with posting a related question in the same topic rather than make a new one.
PencilBreath
27-12-2010
WiFi on my blackberry is pretty bloody fast lol

pity i can't get 3g or gprs to work
MTUK1
27-12-2010
Originally Posted by PencilBreath:
“WiFi on my blackberry is pretty bloody fast lol

pity i can't get 3g or gprs to work ”

You need to dig out your instruction book. Failing that, call your phone company.
PencilBreath
27-12-2010
Bolton wasn't activated yet, it's working now

still a bit puzzled why it keeps switching between gprs & 3g when i'm not in the house.

no biggie i'll suss it

very easy phone to use
HHGTTG
18-05-2011
Originally Posted by MTUK1:
“You need to dig out your instruction book. Failing that, call your phone company.”

Or download the user's manual which can usually be done by Googling for it. I have always managed to find manuals for all phones that I have considered buying so that I can read up about them first!
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