Administration GuideTroubleshooting

Possible cause

Possible solution

 

 

 

Verify that the correct authentication method is configured on the access point

 

and BlackBerry device.

 

 

The static IP address and DHCP for the BlackBerry device are not configured correctly.

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.

Low signal strength is causing

Move the BlackBerry device into a wireless coverage area.

intermittent drops in data connectivity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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