E71 and hidden WLAN

I'm using a hidden WLAN, i.e. WLAN which doesn't advertise its name to the air. On laptops, I manually set this WLAN as default (I type its name when connecting for the first time), and that works just fine.
How can I setup WLAN manually on E71 to connect to a hidden WLAN?
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Menu > Tools > Settings > Connection > Access points > Options > New access point
Connection name: my hidden wlan
Data bearer: Wireless LAN
WLAN network name: (o) Enter manually: enter SSID
...and the rest as appropriate.

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Jay,
I too have a hidden network (SSID not broadcast), the N95 seems to have a problem with this. It may or may not show up on the active standby screen (on my Voda N95, it shows up when I take my sim out!).
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No connection between E71 and Thomson Speedtouch 7...

Hi all,
My E71 detects the WLAN at home; it reports that signal strength and protocol are OK (Both WEP and WPA), but the Speedtouch does not detect my E71 (on the home page WLAN status)
Does anyone have a clue how to correct this problem on the Speedtouch, or on the E71?

right forget telnet.
thomson speetouch/ gateway routers are problematic with some devices.
(in short the software on the provider supplied ones is **bleep**, limited and very unstable in places)
The handset does not display a name, just the mac address so in the router setup will show the phone as Unknown xx-xx-xx-xx-xx and as so cannot always sign an ip (most operator dependant providers try and protect your backside nowdays from wifi moochers.
log into to your router
the address will possibly be
http://speedtouch.lan or http://192.168.1.254
if it asks you to login the details are
the Username is Administrator (note the CAPITAL A)
password is blank
once your in you'll see the UI
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it'll take you to the informaton about said device look in the top right hand side for "Configure"
once page loads change the device name to suit your needs - pauls_e71
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(do not set to PDA there is a bug on most firmware's on thomson routers will spazz out with this setting, it does on both my unlocked st585v6 and my provider supplied tg585v7)
tick "always use the same address" then click apply, it should fix the problem
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Hidden WLAN Missing in N95

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When you have your WLAN hidden and configured as an AP.
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I can only see it as HIDDEN WLAN in WLAN Wizard, none my Apps pick it up even if its properly saved as AP.
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My brand new E71 and my disappointments, please he...

Hello,
I just purchased a brand new E71, the US version. I've been playing with it the past few days and I'm not very happy with it. I primarily bought the phone for e-mail/WEB, GPS & maps. However, I'm seeing the following issues:
1- My first and foremost problem is the GPS lock times. No matter where I am, downtown Boston with a lot of buildings, or suburban Massachusetts with no buildings around and clear view of the sky in all directions, E71 takes a long time (5+ minutes) to get the first position. I find this simply unacceptable. Are there any other e71 users out here? What are your experiences? Are there any settings that I need to change (positioning server, etc)? In the settings, currently all the GPS positioning methods are enabled, including AGPS. But even without AGPS, shouldn't I be getting a lock quickly if I don't have any obstructions in the sky (tall buildings, etc)? My experience with iPhone GPS has been so much better.
2- WLAN connections appear to be very slow during web surfing. Again my comparison is with an iPhone. I've tried connecting an iPhone and E71 to the same WLAN network and load up a few web pages. There was no comparison, the iPhone killed my E71 in all cases This was very disappointing. Is there a web page or an application that can help me measure my phones download/upload speed in my WLAN at home?
I have not been able to get past the above two issues during the past week and I'd appreciate help and advice. I had high hopes for this device (been a Nokia fan for 15+ years now), but I'll have to return this if I can't get past these issues.
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I have an E71-2, and I can tell you two things.
1) The GPS in this device is very unstable. In fact, mine never worked, but I bought this phone in US and I live in Venezuela, so try to send it to warranty exchange is a little expensive (and/or time-consuming). I prefer to buy a $40 external GPS, has better reception than ANY internal GPS in any phone, and works in the E71 and in my laptop I know it's a matter of taste, some people prefer to have the GPS in-device, but I see that the integrated GPS in any phone is worse than any external GPS. I compared mine with the external GPS against an E71 side-to-side, and the difference was: mine: 9-10 satellites locked, the E71 using internal GPS: 6.Precision in mine was 8 meters (CLEP at 90%) while internal GPS was 20-30 meters (Nokia doesn't inform about the CLEP)
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E65 - Hidden WLAN

Hi,
I was wondering if someone has the same problem, and preferrably a solution to the hidden WLAN problem I'am currently having.
I have at home a WLAN that does not send out its SSID.
The E65 can perfectly be configuered to this with the setting "hidden" WLAN and giving the exact name in the settings.
I manually setup everything, but even when using the WLAN wizzard, I cannot get connected to my network, unless I turn again SSID BROADCASTING on, on the WLAN router.
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It use to be useful, but closing your Airport or wireless network (sometimes referred to as not broadcasting your SSID) is really no longer a real option when it comes to wireless security.
Unfortunately "Closed" networks, MAC access control lists, and reduction in transmission power are all more "feel good" security rather than real security. All these various approaches are dated and mistakenly lead to overconfidence.
WPA is your friend if you value wireless security.
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Another thing to consider is that a closed network is still broadcasting and therefore is detectable (regardless of whether it is broadcasting a SSID). If someone was determined to hack into your network, then not broadcasting your SSID and MAC address access control is not going to stop them.
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Somebody asked me to make a comparison of that living room photo with and without contrast.
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