Office Wifi connectivity issues

nero33

Hi, for some reason my laptop no longer connects to the office Wifi signal, but my mobile does.

I've disconnected the signal and retried, type in the password but it will not connect.  For other staff, their mobile no longer connects but laptop does!

I have been told it is possible to use the Wifi signal that I get on my phone and somehow turn that into a Wifi signal that I could then tether to on my laptop.

But I have no idea if that is even possible and I certainly have no idea how to do that.  I only work here out of hours so have no dealings or contact with any staff to discuss it with.

Any advice please?  Thanks

elsien

I believe you can have  Wi-Fi off some phones but not all of them. I don’t think it’s possible with iPhones.
you probably need to check for your specific phone.
just as an example
https://support.google.com/android/answer/9059108?hl=en#:~:text=Sharing%20a%20connection%20this%20way,or%20charge%20extra%20for%20tethering.

Martin_the_Unjust

Sounds like the office WiFi is set to one device per user.

nero33

elsien said:

I believe you can have  Wi-Fi off some phones but not all of them. I don’t think it’s possible with iPhones.
you probably need to check for your specific phone.
just as an example
https://support.google.com/android/answer/9059108?hl=en#:~:text=Sharing%20a%20connection%20this%20way,or%20charge%20extra%20for%20tethering.

I know I can tether my own data off my mobile to my laptop (I'm doing it now), but is it possible for my mobile to connect to the office wifi and then use the office wifi (from my mobile) as a signal for my laptop to tether on to?

GrumpyDil

nero33 said:

elsien said:

I believe you can have  Wi-Fi off some phones but not all of them. I don’t think it’s possible with iPhones.
you probably need to check for your specific phone.
just as an example
https://support.google.com/android/answer/9059108?hl=en#:~:text=Sharing%20a%20connection%20this%20way,or%20charge%20extra%20for%20tethering.

I know I can tether my own data off my mobile to my laptop (I'm doing it now), but is it possible for my mobile to connect to the office wifi and then use the office wifi (from my mobile) as a signal for my laptop to tether on to?

I don't think it is. As soon as you turn hotspot on your phone it will turn your WiFi connection off (at least that is my experience). 

nero33

Martin_the_Unjust said:

Sounds like the office WiFi is set to one device per user.

No, like I said others are having similar issue.  The Wifi doesn't know if I am connected to 1 or 10 devices. I have turned off the mobile Wifi and tried connecting via laptop and get same message

400ixl

What is happening when you try to connect and what error messages are you getting?

Neil49

Try turning your phone off before entering the building so that it doesn't have a chance to connect to the office wifi. 

Martin_the_Unjust

nero33 said:

Martin_the_Unjust said:

Sounds like the office WiFi is set to one device per user.

No, like I said others are having similar issue.  The Wifi doesn't know if I am connected to 1 or 10 devices. I have turned off the mobile Wifi and tried connecting via laptop and get same message

Actually you said others are only able to connect laptops but not phones whereas you can connect your phone but not laptop. 

I think I stand by my original comment, it’s something to do with only allowing one device per user.

nero33

Martin_the_Unjust said:

nero33 said:

Martin_the_Unjust said:

Sounds like the office WiFi is set to one device per user.

No, like I said others are having similar issue.  The Wifi doesn't know if I am connected to 1 or 10 devices. I have turned off the mobile Wifi and tried connecting via laptop and get same message

Actually you said others are only able to connect laptops but not phones whereas you can connect your phone but not laptop. 

I think I stand by my original comment, it’s something to do with only allowing one device per user.

Only the ones I spoke to, 3-4 people.

nero33

400ixl said:

What is happening when you try to connect and what error messages are you getting?

"unable to connect"