I Can't Get My BlackBerry Curve WiFi to Work

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To allow your BlackBerry Curve to connect to an available WiFi network, you must first set up the WiFi capabilities on your phone. Start by touching "Manage Connections" from your home screen, then ensure that your "Wi-Fi" check box is filled with a check mark. This enables your Curve to start scanning for a signal so you're able to connect once it detects one. Note that all of the BlackBerry Curve models have WIFi capabilities, except for the 8500 model which operates only on the cellular network and cannot connect to a wireless network.

WiFi Setup

Once your WiFi has been successfully turned on, set up a WiFi connection so your Curve can scan for available networks, then apply proper settings -- such as the password -- to each specific network to allow a connection. Touch "Manage Connections" and then "Set Up Wi-Fi Network." After your phone scans and finds a connection, authorize the connection. You might need to enter a password if the WiFi connection is protected. When you create a new connection, it appears at the bottom of your priority list. To move a new connection to the top of the list, select "Prioritize Wi-Fi Profiles," then select which connection you'd like your phone to try first. Your Curve works down the list of available networks in order of priority to establish a secure connection.

Troubleshooting

If you've properly turned on and set up your Curve's WiFi capabilities and you still can't connect to the Internet via a WiFi connection, your settings could be incorrect. Check each of your available WiFi connections to ensure that passwords have been entered correctly and that your Curve has been set to automatically connect to available networks. Once your WiFi has the proper information for setup, it should connect. If it still doesn't connect, take it to the store where you purchased it for service.

WiFi Issues

If all of your settings are right, your WiFi is turned on and your Curve doesn't detect any wireless networks, it could be an issue with the wireless signal, not your phone. Make sure that you're within 150 to 180 feet of the wireless router, and avoid interference such as other wireless devices and concrete. If your Curve cannot detect a wireless network, you cannot connect to WiFi, regardless of your phone's settings.

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