Symptoms
- Some WiFi hotspot networks appear to be "Open"
- The Republic Wireless app "Ask me to join WiFi networks" setting is checked
Environment
- Republic Wireless 1.0 & 2.0 Phones
Resolution
- Review the WiFi settings in the Republic Wireless 2.0 app
- Uncheck the Ask me to join WiFi networks setting
- Tap Settings
- Tap WiFi
- Tap 3 vertical dots
- Tap Advanced
- Ensure Network notification is toggled OFF
- Tap Back (Arrow)
- Tap 3 vertical dots
- Tap Saved Networks
- Tap unusable open networks
- Tap Forget
Cause
Some Open WiFi networks require additional account authentication
Additional Notes
Make sure to Forget any unusable saved networks in the Republic Wireless 2.0 app WiFi Usage tab
Article Created From
- https://noodle.republicwireless.com/agent/agent_docs/technical_assistance/how_to_a_guide_to_troubleshooting_wifi_issues#Connecting%20to%20Unusable%20Open%20Networks