iPhone can't connect to certain WiFi networks?

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iuser1985 Author

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iPhone can't connect to certain WiFi networks?

For some reason when I try to connect to my gym WiFi or certain coffee shops, my iPhone won't connect. In general settings it will show the WiFi with a check next to the network like its connected, but the WiFi status doesn't show in the top bar and the phone won't connect to the internet when I try and surf the web. My home and office networks it works great without issue. Does anyone have any idea as to why this would happen? I included a photo for reference.

iPhone 6, iOS 8

Posted on Mar 26, 2015 1:43 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 26, 2015 1:50 PM in response to iuser1985

If these sites require sign-in you need to open a browser and go to any URL to trigger the sign-in screen. The iPhone only does that automatically once for a given "remembered" site.

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Answer 2

iuser1985 Author

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Mar 26, 2015 2:56 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Unfortunately I did that part, there is no sign in aside from inputting the password to hop on the network. I also completely reset my settings to get rid of any funky profiles.

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Answer 3

imobl

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Mar 27, 2015 5:44 AM in response to iuser1985

Some sites use a flash based login screen. If that is the case

with those sites, you will not be able to access those sites as adobe

never released flash for iOS. Complain to the owner of the site or

the webmaster.

There are some browsers in the AppStore that claim limited flash

compatibility. Read the reviews, try one or more. Puffin and iCab

are 2 names I recall being mentioned in these fora, but use neither

so can not vouch for their usefulness.

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Answer 4

iuser1985 Author

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Mar 27, 2015 10:05 AM in response to imobl

That is really interesting, thank you. I will look into that. It is a Gold's Gym and I don't think they typically care about a whole lot outside of sales, so my complaining about it I am not sure if it will improve. I can't imagine I am the only one with an iPhone in this world though! But I will give one of those flash browsers a try. Thanks again.

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