Help Google Nexus 7 2013 32GB 3G/4G/LTE WiFi problems ?

Bushbug · Oct 13, 2013

How to resolve unable to connect with WiFi Home Network. Goes through normal Connection process-shows signal, then disconnects after running Authentication

Tried many times, checked Home WiFi password. Cleared and reset.
Nexus 7 WiFi and LTE is UK Version.

Modem is TP-Link TD-W8960N
Help Please ?

Very disappointed in Nexus 7. With 3G/4G/LTE leads to an expectation of Phone/SMS capability- something that is standard on Samsung Tablets.

I blame reviewers, so called tech experts to highlight capabilities or lack thereof of devices.
Now going backwards to carrying 2 devices. After getting over my frustration, what would be a good Cell Phone to match with the 2013 Google Nexus 7 ??

garryknight · Oct 13, 2013

Is your modem set up to filter MAC addresses?

Bushbug · Oct 14, 2013

garryknight said:
Is your modem set up to filter MAC addresses?

Hi, I don't fully understand the question or what it should be set to ??

It is set as follows Wireless--MAC Filter: MAC Restrict Mode, currently set to 'Disabled'

Is that correct ?

garryknight · Oct 14, 2013

Yes. You can set it to only allow specific devices to connect to the modem. Each device has a unique MAC address. It's one of the most common reasons why people can't connect when they think they should be able to.

Bushbug · Oct 14, 2013

Thanks, If I enable MAC to allow for Nexus 7 connection will I interfere with my Home Network which supports PC, Laptop, 2 x printers and Smartphones ?

tukatz · Oct 14, 2013

Bushbug said:
Thanks, If I enable MAC to allow for Nexus 7 connection will I interfere with my Home Network which supports PC, Laptop, 2 x printers and Smartphones ?

Yes. If you enable MAC Address Filtering you must enter the MAC addresses of each device that will connect to your network. If you have secured your home network with a password, MAC Address Filtering would be an ADDITIONAL layer of security. Since you have it disabled, that is not the reason you are having problems.

garryknight · Oct 14, 2013

I agree with tukatz. Since MAC filtering is disabled, it should automatically let the tablet connect. Something else is stopping it. Have you tried rebooting the modem?

Bushbug · Oct 14, 2013

Thank You for your help. Took modem in to local agents- Major Firmware Update. All works fine on re-establishing Network.

Cheers

garryknight · Oct 14, 2013

Glad to hear it

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