Right For some reason and it only effects Netgear Routers you can get it to work on a static connection but for some reason the DHCP does not work with the phone.
DHCP works by allocating a IP address now every device has a "mac address" nothing to do with Apple, the mac address stays the same, Now when you phone is on your router it remembers the mac address and should give the phone the same ip address it had last time, But for some reason the Netgear Routers don't, and you can't manually do it, This is why your phones says obtaining ip address, The routers that are effected are well any white ones, I have tested all the mainstream routers Even the BT ones work ok The new Netgear do work but only set to transmit on the "N" Range, When i was on 2.1 i noticed this my phone would lock then just randomly loose the signal, My mate had the same problem so we went to Argos and got two Cheap Belkin Routers £30 each and all sorted so i did some checking and the DHCP is all i could find.
Every one on here that has have or still has problems have Netgear routers, Netgear blame the phone but i blame the firmware on the router there technical Department are no help, I have even found my old Linksy router and that works but it is mega slow
This is why McDonalds is good lol cos of the free WIFI you phone will connect first time they use Sisco routers NOT CHEAP
To be onest any router other then Netgear work
Wifi on phones will always bee a problems Laptops can cope as they have a better receiver and transmitter but as people want faster and faster speeds Tec has to change now there three main bands "g" "b" and Now "N" and also you have your channel now the main channel that routers use are 1 6 and 13 you can try and change your channel six is the default channel but i use one. a handy app is wifi analyser this will tell you if you have any clash as well and what channel also proves you wifi works.
The problem with Netgear is there support in the Uk, Well it matches the rest you buy it they don't want to no not even a firmware fix,
Mc donalds is the only FREE FREE wifi hopspot,.
Glad it worked fine in Mc Dees!!!! my local there loads of kids go in just for the wifi as for a cheep router i would recormend Belkin from Argos (on sale)
Re: Wi-Fi connection problem
mrfish wrote:I tried changing the channel on the router, but it still won't connect. The phone was ok when I when into McDonalds earlier, so will have to consider changing the router. Unless any other Netgear users out there no some miracle fix?
Also I can even connect my PSP to the router so incredibly frustrated that the phone won't.........!
Have you tried resetting the router itself? Usually done by inserting a pen into a small hole at the back of the router.
This will restore the router to factory settings, so make sure you know the log in details. Usually password admin, username admin. Make sure you know how to access the settings page of the router, usually http//192.168.1.1
You may need an ethernet cable to connect your pc to change your settings and configure the wireless security.
If you google your router model you will find all the instructions you need.
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