Kindle 3 no wifi

[mp3hot]

i got a kindle 3 its of a mate ,, i can turn on wifi but i cant find where to select wifi . the only option i have for wifi is TURN ON WIFi , so i cant choose which wifi i need , so i cant connect to any wifi .

any ideas ?

also under Device info i dont have Network capability , i just have Software Version & Serial Number ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...eId=200505540& )

totally stuck here .

its Kindle 2.5.6 (501108064 )
model 00701

[susan_cassidy]

From the Kindle 3 User's Guide:
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Your Kindle can connect to Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b or 802.11g standard. Kindle does not connect to enterprise or ad-hoc Wi-Fi networks (networks that allow peer-to-peer connections without a wireless access point). Keep in mind that you must be within range of one or more Wi-Fi networks in order to connect to one.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:
1.Press the Home button, then press the Menu button.
2.Navigate to “Settings” by moving the 5-way controller down, then press the 5-way controller to select.
3.Select “view” next to “Wi-Fi Settings” to display a list of detected Wi-Fi networks. You may have to wait a moment as your Kindle detects networks in range. Kindle automatically scans for available Wi-Fi networks at periodic intervals. To rescan for available networks at any time, select “rescan”.
4.Select “connect” to connect to a network. If you see a lock symbol next to “connect”, the network requires a password to connect.
5.Enter the password (if required). Press the Symbol key to enter numbers or characters not present on the Kindle keyboard. You can continue to use the keyboard while the Symbol menu is displayed.
6.Choose “submit”. Kindle connects to the Wi-Fi network.
Once you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network, Kindle automatically connects to it again whenever that network is in range. If more than one previously used network is in range, your Kindle automatically connects to the network that was most recently used.
Once your Kindle connects to a Wi-Fi network, that network displays “forget” next to it in the list of available networks. Selecting “forget” disconnects your Kindle from that Wi-Fi network and also prevents Kindle from automatically connecting to it in the future. For more information, see "Forget a Wi-Fi Network".
Add a New Wi-Fi Network
If you don’t see the network you want to connect to in the list of detected networks, you can add it by choosing “Enter other Wi-Fi network” at the bottom of the list of detected networks.
To add a new Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:
1.Make sure you are within range of the network you want to add, and that you know the network name and password (if required).
2.Press the Home button, then press the Menu button.
3.Navigate to “Settings” by moving the 5-way controller down, then press the 5-way controller to select.
4.Select “view” next to “Wi-Fi Settings” to display a list of detected Wi-Fi networks.
5.Use the 5-way controller to navigate down to “Enter other Wi-Fi network” and press to select.
6.Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to add.
7.Enter the password (if required). Press the Symbol key to enter numbers or characters not present on the Kindle keyboard. You can continue to use the keyboard while the Symbol menu is displayed.
8.Choose “submit”. Kindle connects to the new Wi-Fi network.
If your Kindle fails to connect to the new Wi-Fi network, it will display an “unable to connect” message. You can try manually entering all the network information for the Wi-Fi network by choosing “set up network” when you see the “unable to connect” message, or by following the steps described under "Entering Network Information" in Chapter 7. If you don’t know the network information, try connecting to a different network, or contact the network’s administrator.

You can download the User's Guide from the Amazon Kindle Support section. It should be installed on your Kindle, also.

[waller4343]

That version number is for a second generation software. It is the same as my DX. I don't know that it would be the same for a K2. But that software doesn't support WiFi, just 3g. The versions for the K3 start with with 3.0.x - the most recent is the 3.0.3 which is in beta right now.

[mp3hot]

if its K2 and it doesnt support wifi ..... why does it say TURN ON WIFI and signal bar of wifi is there ? can i update software via usb cable to v3 and wifi settings would come on ?

[mp3hot]

Kindle (Free 3G)

Serial no. prefix B003

ur right its kindle v2 and has 3g only . confused me cause it has TURN WIRELESS ON .