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How to solve the problem of connecting the iPhone 5 to the Wi-Fi network

iPhone 5 leaves a mixed impression. On one side is an innovative ultra-thin smartphone form factor with a stunning performance and luxurious screen, and on the other - the gadget affected by a number of birth injuries, including a problem with scratches on the edges of the housing. Another complaint about the new Apple phone was error connecting to the wireless network.
 
Some owners of iPhone 5 are experiencing problems with the Internet through Wi-Fi. Apple Support website full of reports that the new Apple smartphone connected to the access points, but the download from the web can not do anything. Members noted that the LED connection to the router is displayed as usual, but the data transfer - download sites, download applications, access to social networks, etc. - Is impossible. In addition, some owners of iPhone 5 device generally can not connect to Wi-Fi.

The solution, as reported by Gizmodo, is very simple. To phone began to seamlessly connect to the Internet; you must set the Wi-Fi mode WPA/WPA2 to WEP. WPA and WPA2 are the updated certification program for wireless devices, which replaced the security technology WEP. Plus the first is a strengthening data security and strict control of access to wireless networks.

According to reports online support Apple, users who switched routers and access point mode WEP, could get rid of the problems with iPhone 5 to Wi-Fi. The solution, of course, not universal, but has helped many users.

In order to switch the mode of a wireless network, you need to set up a remote connection to a router, go to Settings Wi-Fi security, and change the authentication setting to WPA to WEP.

iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad 2 contain risky defenselessness in Broadcom chips

Experts in the field of computer security of Core Security found that mobile gadgets Apple - iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2 - and outdated smartphones and tablets several other manufacturers, including Samsung, HTC, Motorola, at risk helplessness that an assailant can use to block the device can work on wireless networks.

This security powerlessness is due to an error in the incoming validation in the firmware of two chips Broadcom - BCM4325 and BCM4329. According to experts, a rather serious bug, because it allows disabling the mobile device to a wireless network at the time of DoS-attacks. In turn, this error can be used as a platform for a high-level attack.

Core Security Broadcom has already submitted all the necessary information about the susceptibility and has released the latest firmware update, eliminates errors. But the problem is that not all chips support the ability to flashing.

List of helpless devices with chips Broadcom:

BCM4325:
Apple iPhone 3GS 
Apple iPod 2G 
HTC Touch Pro 2 
HTC Droid Incredible 
Samsung Spica 
Acer Liquid 
Motorola Devour 
Ford Edge

BCM4329:
Apple iPhone 4 
Apple iPhone 4 Verizon 
Apple iPod 3G 
Apple iPad Wi-Fi 
3G Apple iPad 
Apple iPad 2 
Apple TV 2G 
Motorola Xoom 
Motorola Droid X2 
Motorola Atrix 
Samsung Galaxy Tab 
Samsung Galaxy S 4G 
Samsung Nexus S 
Samsung Stratosphere 
Samsung Fascinate 
HTC Nexus One 
HTC EVO 4G 
HTC Thunderbolt 
HTC Droid Incredible 2 
LG Revolution 
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 
Pantech Breakout 
Nokia Lumina 800 
Kyocera Echo 
Asus Transformer Prime 
Malata ZPad
 

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