LEAP authentication from iPhone 2.0

Yes, I tried it, and it didn't work ("Unable to connect"). I removed my LEAP profile just in case, and followed the steps outlined. But, I'm not surprised it didn't work. We are using WEP, not WPA. If you are using WEP, I'm puzzled how it works for you. WPA and WEP are two completely different encryption mechanisms, as I understand it. And, supposedly you need a profile to enable LEAP.

But, I certainly can't argue with your success!

Just curious...

infobhan, what is the complexity of the passwords that you use in your network??

To Others: What complexity do you use??

My password is very complex...it has caps, symbols, and numbers...

Ok...so far still no joy...I asked my manager if he could change the preamble on one of the APs from short to long, which he did...i stood right under that AP and tried to connect and still do not get an ip from our network...my next attempt will to call APPLE again...

I use numbers, letters and symbols. I just tried some configurations, but still cannot get mine to connect.

JcRod73,

Did you create the LEAP profile using the utility, and install it? I think you will need to try this, even though others have gotten connections without it. If you haven't done it, the utility is not hard to use, and you just email the profile to your phone and tap on the attachment and it installs.

In my case, the profile did not work, but it may work for you.

I am unable to change the preambles or any settings of the APs.

Hi Frank...

Yes i tried the utility and did a few with different configurations...like WEP Enterprise with LEAP checked and also the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise with LEAP checked...I'm going to try some more tweaks in the utility...have you gotten it to work for you yet??

Hi JCRod73,

No, never got it to connect, unfortunately. I tried about every option in the utility - and there are not many options. I must have installed and removed about 10 profile variations. Still get "Unable to connect" right away.

Since my personal Mac PowerBook can connect to the same network using its AirPort card and the AirPort set to LEAP (there is no encryption option, just WEP, WPA, WPA2, or LEAP) I have to assume it is possible, but something in the iPhone WiFi software is not compatible with the AP or router we are using. That points to the iPhone as being the problem.

Hopefully, Apple can update the LEAP support to make it more compatible with businesses that use LEAP - if they want to challenge BlackBerry they need to be compatible.

I hear my company will be moving to WPA at some point (LEAP is outdated, security-wise) so perhaps I'll have another chance in the future.

Please let us know what you are able to try.

I can only hope

Mine is the mixture of letters and numbers.

Hi Frank,

I have exactly the same issue,
could you eventually get connected successfully ?

I tryed everything I could but no success ...

Is there any trick to make the iphone connected to a secure WEP LEAP 802.1X network ?

Thanks in advance!!

Kareemm,

Some folks have connected successfully, others have not. I have not been able to connect to my corporate network. I believe I created the profile correctly, and the username/password are correct.

I believe iPhone's WEP/LEAP software has a bug where it is sensitive to a particular AP/router configuration. Someone posted where he changed the preamble (whatever that is) on the base station side from short to long and it worked. Most of us have no access to make changes - we can only change the client side.

If someone has other suggestions, please comment. I hope Apple can make this implementation more robust. The same network connects fine to my PowerBook with AirPort.

Hi JcRod73,

I have exactly the same problem than you and Frank,

did you contact APPLE for this issue?
What's next ?
How can we debug the problem and give to apple a diagnostic ?

I myself have not contacted Apple. This is an Enterprise issue (due to LEAP), and Apple will change $$$ to assist. Also, if you do not have access to your IT dept. who is willing to work with you change router or AP settings you will likely be out of luck. This is certainly my case - my company is supposedly evaluating iPhone, but it has so far not been accepted and IT does not like to talk to the peon users.

If an IT group is officially supporting iPhone for corporate use, they will likely be able to work directly with Apple to resolve an issue like this, but for a regular consumer, I think we are pretty much helpless. A Genius Bar person wouldn't be able to help - again, no access to the router or AP.

My hope is that some corporate IT departments have encountered this issue and are working with Apple so that we can get a fix for robust LEAP connection in a future firmware update.

I'm still trying...so far no luck...i still haven't had the chance to call Apple again, been to busy...i have tried changing the preamble with no luck so far...i'll keep you informed...hopefully the update they are working on has a fix for this...i doubt it though...

Thanks for the update. Please keep us informed of any progress.

I basically gave up on my situation.

I was hoping that the 2.0.1 update might have fixed LEAP connections, and I would be able to connect to my office WiFi.

Unfortunately, I see no change - "Unable to connect".

I did not try removing and reinstalling the profile.

Anyone else have an update?