updating firmware, wap settings, hidden wlan

1 replies · 2,383 views · Started 13 January 2008

ferry47 13 Jan 2008, 07:57

I have a Vodafone branded N95 8GB. If I change the product code and update to the latest unbranded firmware will it affect the contract WAP settings etc or, as I hope, will these remain the same?

On another note, the phone in its current state seems to have trouble with my hidden WLAN, i.e. my router doesn't broadcast the SSID. I have set it up in the access points but it's very random whether it gets picked up or not. Works fine when SSID is broadcast. I have the latest Vodafone firmware and hoping the latest unbranded will solve this problem.

Thanks

dchky 13 Jan 2008, 08:36

If you change the product code to remove operator customizations, then yes, you will lose all your operator settings. Generally these are easy to set up again though - just browse your operators website or take your phone to one of their outlets and have them set it up for you.

Hidden SSID's can be set in:
Menu -> Tools -> Settings -> Connection -> Access Points -> (Pick the one you want or create one) -> WLAN network name

I've not had any problems with hidden AP's using this method, firmware V15.