Able to browse secured networks, fails to browse open networks

[sobore]

Using an LG Ally I can connect to both secured wifi networks and open wifi networks.
If I try to browse or exchange data on an open network, the device acts as if I am not connected at all.
Works fine on several secure networks. I am using Lookout security if that means anything.
I am baffled by this. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for your input.

 

[yodatom10]

Using an LG Ally I can connect to both secured wifi networks and open wifi networks.
If I try to browse or exchange data on an open network, the device acts as if I am not connected at all.
Works fine on several secure networks. I am using Lookout security if that means anything.
I am baffled by this. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for your input.

That's very weird is if all open networks or just one

Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk

 

[sobore]

Re: Able to browse secured networks, fails to browse open network

That's very weird is if all open networks or just one

Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk

This is on any open network. I'm always able to connect to open networks, but never able to browse.

 

[yodatom10]

This is on any open network. I'm always able to connect to open networks, but never able to browse.

I would try disabling lookout and see if that the issue I don't think its the. cause but its worth a shot. If that does not fix it u might want to consider doing a factory reset

Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk

 

[sobore]

Re: Able to browse secured networks, fails to browse open network

I think I may know what the issue is, but not sure how to solve it.
Many open networks require you to accept the 'terms and conditions' of using their network via a browser page. The android does not launch this page during connection, so the phone is connected but the network is waitng for a reply to the terms.

 

[yodatom10]

I think I may know what the issue is, but not sure how to solve it.
Many open networks require you to accept the 'terms and conditions' of using their network via a browser page. The android does not launch this page during connection, so the phone is connected but the network is waitng for a reply to the terms.

That might be the cause at your home can u drop all security on your wifi and see if it lets u connect.

Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

 

[sobore]

Re: Able to browse secured networks, fails to browse open network

I downloaded the app Wifi Browser Login and tried to access the open network at McDonalds.
Sure enough the app brought up the access screen for the McDonalds network. I accepted the terms of service and I was able to browse!
Thanks.