Samsung Galaxy S3 — Wifi - security type unknown

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Jeff Haltom
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Aug 19, 2014, 6:00:13 PM via Website

When I try to hook up to the wifi at my workplace, the choice I have for the workplace wifi has "security type unknown" underneath the name, and I cannot click on it to enter password. Any ideas?

Denis Fortuna

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Isabella Zaia
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Aug 5, 2016, 9:05:29 PM via Website

I had the same problem, but I fixed it this way:

Settings > Wi-fi > + Add Wi-Fi network > Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type ( WPA/WPA2 PSK) and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect.

I hope I I have helped.

Denis Fortunainformationtechnology jayAl NapieralaKhalid RoumiehGian Vitola

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Gian Vitola
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Sep 20, 2016, 4:34:49 AM via Website

This works. Thank you very much for your help!

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Priya Sethiya
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Sep 22, 2016, 1:06:11 PM via Website

Hi Isabella,
I am having the same issue, my work WiFi shows security type unknown and I cant connect to it now though it used to connect previously.
When I go to Settings -> WiFi , it shows the listof WiFis and signal strengths ( including my Work WiFi), but I cant find the option to Add WiFi network as you said.

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Denner Silva
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Jun 14, 2018, 12:45:53 AM via Website

Same issue here! :(
I've googled it and nothing that can save me :c

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Al Napierala
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Jul 24, 2018, 3:49:09 PM via Website

scroll to the end of your list of conections its at the bottom.. it took me a few min to fig out.. its there and it works

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Deactivated Account
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Jul 25, 2018, 3:10:22 AM via Website

Jeff
This is a shot in the dark but here goes.
That WiFi signal could be accessible only by certain device numbers, and your device number is not on the list!
Or
If you have your cookies shut off and your device number cannot be seen. That could stop you from using that signal.
Just a thought I had!
Lindsay

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KINGSTANCI
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Aug 7, 2018, 8:05:54 AM via Website

Easy put alp info yourself just like this...
Settings > Wi-fi > + Add Wi-Fi network > Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type ( WPA/WPA2 PSK) and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect

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KINGSTANCI
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Aug 7, 2018, 8:06:47 AM via Website

Settings > Wi-fi > + Add Wi-Fi network > Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type ( WPA/WPA2 PSK) and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect

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Arthur Carey
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Dec 3, 2018, 2:51:04 AM via Website

Hallelujah, it worked. You are The King.

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informationtechnology jay
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Jan 12, 2019, 5:53:12 AM via Website

khayat Isabella Zaia its working perfect

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Lamac88
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Mar 6, 2020, 2:38:06 PM via Website

I have had the same problem. However, when I try to add it my self it says not in range. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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ian nguyen
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Oct 13, 2020, 6:58:37 AM via Website

The same problem, not in range. Any ideas.

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Favilo44
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Nov 28, 2020, 3:36:13 AM via Website

I also want to know more about it. I will wait for someone good replies.

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