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I'm using a Nokia N810 running OS 2008 (version 5.2008.43-7; should be the latest). It can see networks up and down the street in my neighborhood and can connect to mine using WEP. I can also connect to free networks at restaurants and the like.

When I bring it into work, it can't see a wireless network ("No connections available"). When I use netstumbler on my laptop I can see a list of several essids showing green connectivity for the network. I know that the network has its essid broadcast, and I know that it's unsecured.

This device runs what is essentially a Debian kernel. Any suggestions on what to do in this case? I'm really frustrated by this.

Thanks, Nathan

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I don't have a good answer, I'm sure others will. But often the green dot on a utility like netstumbler doesn't mean that the wireless network is open, just that you are able to connect to it to authenticate. And often work routers have some sort of security required. So perhaps you need the security key or even more that your device's Mac address needs to be registered with the router?

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 Thanks for the suggestion, but I know the router is open (all the important stuff requires vpn login; it's open so customers can use it). I've definitely brought in random devices from home before and been able to log in without a key or MAC registration. – Nathan Jan 24 at 2:51
Thanks Nathan! We are just getting started and always looking for more help - PH Team – debug♦ Jan 24 at 8:29
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i haven't seen or used this phone. but since you say linux, i would recommend you to go to this link. however be warned as the site says, it is risky to play with the settings of your phone.

specially if you are not comfortable with desktop linux.

what does the wifi configuration section (as described in the blog above) show you?

no networks? DHCP?

may be you can post these specific details as well.

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