WiFi connected but not in use

In settings -> WiFi, iPhone claims it is connected to my home WiFi network. However, "3G" still appears in the top left. Sometimes the WiFi symbol will come on for a few seconds at first, but it always reverts back to 3G.
I have an iPhone 3G which connected to the WiFi with no problems both before and after 3.0 update. It still connects to WiFi and uses all net apps with no problems, even without phone service. I turned it off to make sure it wasn't interfering in any way, but the new 3GS still won't stay on WiFi.
Throughout all of this, it ALWAYS says in WiFi settings that it is connected. It seems like it just isn't using the connection for some reason.
I have tried power-cycling the router and iPhone. I have tried selecting Forget Network and rejoining it.
I saw one similar topic here that required all sorts of router adjustments, but I can't go messing with my router. Please help me find a solution that involves only the iPhone itself!

Setting the router preamble to long does not work for me. I have tried everything.
I am connected to WiFi, according to the icon in the corner, but it just stops working at random times for all applications. The only way I can get the WiFi working again (temp fix) is to flick airplane mode on and off. Then it will work for a while, and then mysteriously stop working again, even though it says I am connected etc.
I have n 1st gen ipod touch, and two 3G phones here that can connect and stay connected with absolutely no problems, so it is definitely something with the 3GS.
I think I am going to have to try returning this iphone to Apple and getting a replacement, as I have tried everything to get it to work properly.
Not to mention the compass is VERY badly off with this iphone. But that is not as big a deal as WiFi refusing to work.
It is too bad because I get great battery life with this iphone... better than my 3G... and I am worried about returning this one and getting a replacement with poor battery life that I read so many other people seem to have.

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I am using a HP Photosmart Premium C310. It is connected to WiFi, but does not show up on Mac or iPhone via Wifi:
- iPhone Airprint does not find the printer (select printer)
- Mac "add printer" does not find the printer
- newest HP Setup Application (HP_Lion_Ink_SW_v12.13.14, Dec 2011) finds printer only as long as connected via USB, reconfigures WiFi settings, but can not re-find the printer when USB cable is taken off
- I can send "ping" to the printer using the IP address shown in touchscreen info panel so it is online in WiFi
- I tried to reset factory settings for settings + network settings, no change...
Is that a defect or any idea how to fix the problem?
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Hi,
Per your description, i believe the issue may being caused by your router compatibility with Apple Bonjour, which require multicasting support in order to operate propertly.
In order to verify, try to temporary create an ad hoc connection between your iPhone and the printer and check for any change:
Step One : Restore the network defaults on the HP All-in-One
On the product control panel, touch the Setup icon ( ). The Setup menu displays.
Touch Wireless .
Touch and then slide your finger down on the display to select Restore Network Defaults .
When asked 'Are you sure? ' touch Yes .
After the network defaults restore, touch Wireless Connection , and then touch On .
The message 'Wireless Radio is now on ' should briefly display on the control panel and the Wireless light ( ) on the HP product should start to blink. The HP product is now openly broadcasting the ad hoc wireless network.
Step Two: Create an ad hoc wireless network connection between the HP All-in-One and the Apple device
On your Apple device, tap the Settings icon ( ).
Tap Wi-Fi .
Under Choose a network , find the name that starts with HPC310 , and then tap it. A checkmark should display to the left of the name.
Wait three minutes to make sure that the ad hoc connection is established and try printing from the iPhone by taping the Action icon ( ) and then tapping Print.
If you were able to print through the direct printer, it means the router more likely cause the problems..
Please clarify your router brand, model and the router firmware version if available.
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I bought my iPhone 2 weeks ago, never bothered trying to use my wifi. Now that I need it, it won't work.
I was on 4.2.1. 03.10.01, Wifi did not work so I upgraded it to 4.3 thinking it's a "version problem". Now Im on 4.3, nothing is repaired.
When I connect to my wifi connection, it says that I am connected, but whenever I try accessing the internet via Safari, The App store, youtube, weather, maps... it's says that no network was found.
My computer and my siblings ipod/computers/iphones wifi work properly.
Could I please get a solution, and if I go to the apple store will this be solved? I still have a warranty till May I believe.
Thank you

Believe it or not but your problem starts at the router level. When you think you are connected to your WiFi, tap Settings > WiFi > and the blue ">" next to your network name. Your device IP most likely starts with 169.x. This is an internal device IP generated by your iPhone that occurs when your router doesn't complete the DHCP assignment of IP addresses properly.
Try the following (anyone of which may fix the problem):
1. Reboot your router (unplug the power cord for 30 seconds)
2. Reset the network settings on your phone - tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings
3. When the phone restarts, tap Settings > WiFi > Other and re-enter your network name, security, and network password.
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Symptoms are that works fine on a variety of open and secure networks until a point where wifi is showing as connected, it tells me I have an internet connection but no apps or browsers able to access the internet, just unable to resolve host name.
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UPDATE
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Ok for starters I am by no means computer illiterate. I have several industry certifications and have worked in IT in one form or another for over 10 years. That being said I have tried all the obvious solutions to fix this issue. So please save your effort in telling me to flush dns servers, check connection settings on clients, run ipconfig with various switches, etc... all this has been done and failed. That is not to say I know everything, because I don’t, I’m just saying that I have tried all the obvious troubleshooting routes.
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Thanks for your reply.
Yes, as stated in the OP all clients wired or otherwise have IP's and DNS info manually entered in windows TCP/IP configuration. All of the IP info has been the same for years and it works fine on my machine (hard wired) with the only difference being the last octet of the IP, subnets and DNS settings are the same on all clients.
All 4 clients (My PC, Laptop, Iphone, and wireless printer) can all ping both ways without issue. As I mentioned before the wireless clients connect to the AP just fine and all settings are verified correct. My WLAN is still working flawlessly and I can connect to and view all clients and shares. The issue seems to lie with the WiFI routing to the internet: I can connect to the internet from the wired PC and all the clients on the local network have connectivity, the only issue I have is that the wireless clients (in spite of a working connection to the AP) cannot seem to get thorugh the internet. However I did change the RTS and Fragmentation to 2304 and the beacon to 50 as you advised and set the DNS servers to what you listed on the wireless machine and was still able to ping back and forth but had no connectivity to the internet.

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