Administration Guide
Possible cause
The static IP address and DHCP for
the BlackBerry device are not
configured correctly.
Low signal strength is causing
intermittent drops in data
connectivity.
A user cannot see Wi-Fi connection settings on a Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry device
Possible cause
The Wi-Fi® enabled BlackBerry® device is not configured to permit a user to make changes to the Wi-Fi configuration
settings.
Possible solution
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Possible solution
Verify that the correct authentication method is configured on the access
point and BlackBerry device.
Perform any of the following actions:
•
If a static IP address is configured, verify that the parameters such as
the subnet mask, default gateway IP address, and DNS IP address are
configured correctly.
•
If the BlackBerry device uses DHCP, verify that the BlackBerry device
can obtain a valid IP configuration (for example, an IP address, subnet
mask, default gateway IP address, or DNS IP address).
•
Verify that a wireless device, such as a laptop computer, can connect
to the network using DHCP and obtain an IP address.
•
Verify in the DHCP logs, if they are available, that a DHCP was granted
to the BlackBerry device.
Move the BlackBerry device into a wireless coverage area.
1.
On the BlackBerry device, in the device options, click Wi-Fi
Connections.
2.
Press the Menu key.
3.
Click Wi-Fi Tools > Wi-Fi Diagnostics.
4.
Verify the information in the status fields for the following connection
groups:
•
Wi-Fi
•
VPN
•
UMA/GAN (if your organization's mobile network provider
supports UMA or GAN and you subscribed for the service)
•
BlackBerry Infrastructure
•
Enterprise
5.
To view more diagnostic information, press the Menu key and click
Options. In the Display Mode drop-down list, click Advanced.
Troubleshooting: Connections to the Wi-Fi network