wifi browsing?

[theRIAA]

can anyone tell me how to access the internet using wifi? I connected to the wifi at my house, but when I go to the browser using "fun&apps">"web access", any web page comes up telling me I need to buy an internet subscription with t-mobile. The manual says the browser will automatically use wifi when available, so what gives?

[motomaster]

Wi-Fi (Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5)

[theRIAA]

but i'm already connected to wifi. I have the green "wifi" box on the top. But is there some setting to USE wifi as opposed to a t-mobile internet subscription plan in the browser? it asks me to sign up for a subscription in the browser instead of using the wifi I am connected to.

[motomaster]

IS the connection strong enough?

Using wireless coverage indicators
NOTE: The Wi-Fi icon is visible on the main screen when the phone’s Wi-Fi function is turned on.
To view the Wi-Fi signal strength, perform the following steps:
1. At the main screen, select Main Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Select Wi-Fi.
4. Select Current Connection to view the signal strength.

[theRIAA]

signal strength is "excellent". I'm right next to my router

[motomaster]

This should help:

Wi-Fi


Configuring Wi-Fi on the ZN5 was a bit tricky, but ultimately I was able to connect to my WPA2 Personal-secured access point and access the Internet at large. The phone’s tiny screen and Symphony web browser are nothing to get excited about, but hey — it works. I’ve yet to try visiting any websites with Java or Flash, though.

To set up Wi-Fi, start by going to “Main Menu > Fun & Apps > Web Access > Browser Setup > Browser Profiles > Default Profile” and change it from “t-zones” to “WiFi”. Then, reboot your phone by turning it off and then back on. Once you’ve done this, you can associate with a wireless access point according to the manual’s instructions via “Main Menu > Settings > Wi-Fi” and then surf the Internet via “Main Menu > Fun & Apps > Web Access > Bookmarks -OR- Go to URL”. I turn Wi-Fi off when I’m not using it to save battery power.

The ZN5 comes pre-loaded with an e-mail and chat client which, in theory, can be configured to use the Wi-Fi connection via “Main Menu > IM & Email > Options > Manage > Application Settings > Data Connections” and selecting “WiFi”, although I’ve not tested this. It looks like it supports a number of major providers like AOL and Gmail, but I don’t see a way to configure a generic IMAP or POP3 account.

[theRIAA]

I just called t-mobile and they said I needed to buy a minimum $10 subscription for the "wifi to even register in the browser"

THANK YOU, THAT WORKED, I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOREVER
im gonna call t-mobile back and bitch them out.

[theRIAA]

sweet... you can download a google maps mobile program and use it on wifi...