Is there a workaround for lollipop not connecting to wifi without an ip connection?

[AC Question]

Sony z3 compact. Using various apps, especially iRegatta, which needs a wifi link, but android wont connect to network as no Internet connection.
Thanks

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Are you just trying to connect to your local WLAN to communicate with other devices on the network? Or is the wi-fi network supposed to have an internet connection, but you're just not able to get it?