Classic Nook Wi-Fi problem!

ivanfoofoo · 09-11-2010, 08:37 AM

I am trying to connect to my home wireless network with my new Nook, but it seems that it can't find anyone. As far as I know, I should go to the Wi-fi option and select the Wi-Fi Hotspots option, but I don't have that one! The only option available under Wi-Fi in my Nook is "Airplane mode".

So what should I do in order to connect?

wandalynn · 09-11-2010, 11:09 AM

Have you turned Airplane mode off? I don't think you get the other options when it's on.

geertm · 09-11-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanfoofoo

I am trying to connect to my home wireless network with my new Nook, but it seems that it can't find anyone. As far as I know, I should go to the Wi-fi option and select the Wi-Fi Hotspots option, but I don't have that one! The only option available under Wi-Fi in my Nook is "Airplane mode".

So what should I do in order to connect?

This is a known problem of some Wifi Nooks. The firmware is not installed correctly. You need to do a recover to the original firmware.
Boot the Nook six times, every time pressing the on/off button for about 20 seconds. This will force a new install of the original firmware.

desertgrandma · 09-11-2010, 01:07 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, ivanfoofoo.

ivanfoofoo · 09-11-2010, 06:22 PM

Thanks desertgrandma!

Geertm, I just tried that an nothing happened. I've opened a new thread at:

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/...lem/m-p/648920

Thanks for the replies to everyone!

firefox · 09-12-2010, 12:29 AM

I checked that thread and noticed that you were from another country.
You can call that phone number by using Skype, and it'll be free

They operate by EST times I believe, so you'll need to call between (I think) 8am and 9pm EST.

luvshihtzu · 09-12-2010, 04:25 AM

I also had a problem setting up my nook to hook up with our wireless WiFi at home. After an hour of messing with it my husband finally remembered that our WiFi was only set up for five devices. The nook would be the sixth. After a new setting to add the nook, everything is fine.

09-11-2010, 08:37 AM	#1
ivanfoofoo Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Nook Wi-Fi	Nook Wi-Fi problem! I am trying to connect to my home wireless network with my new Nook, but it seems that it can't find anyone. As far as I know, I should go to the Wi-fi option and select the Wi-Fi Hotspots option, but I don't have that one! The only option available under Wi-Fi in my Nook is "Airplane mode". So what should I do in order to connect?

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wandalynn Addict Posts: 348 Karma: 805324 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baja Arizona Device: nook, Aluratek Libre	Have you turned Airplane mode off? I don't think you get the other options when it's on.

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, ivanfoofoo.

09-11-2010, 06:22 PM	#5
ivanfoofoo Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Nook Wi-Fi	Thanks desertgrandma! Geertm, I just tried that an nothing happened. I've opened a new thread at: http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/...lem/m-p/648920 Thanks for the replies to everyone!

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firefox MR Gen Z Representative Posts: 67 Karma: 696 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NSW, Australia Device: Barnes & Noble NOOKclassic	I checked that thread and noticed that you were from another country. You can call that phone number by using Skype, and it'll be free They operate by EST times I believe, so you'll need to call between (I think) 8am and 9pm EST.

09-12-2010, 04:25 AM	#7
luvshihtzu Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 39390 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Device: Kindle DX Graphite, Sony 950 and iPad	I also had a problem setting up my nook to hook up with our wireless WiFi at home. After an hour of messing with it my husband finally remembered that our WiFi was only set up for five devices. The nook would be the sixth. After a new setting to add the nook, everything is fine.