BlackBerry PlayBook does not connect to 802.11n Wi-Fi network configured to allow TKIP

Article ID:  KB26522

Type: Support Content

Last Modified: 29/06/2011

 

Product(s) Affected:

  • BlackBerry® PlayBook

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Wi-Fi® connections are not supported to any Wi-Fi Alliance Draft11n certified access point that is set in 802.11n-only mode with TKIP or WEP advertised.

This is a requirement for the BlackBerry® Playbook™ to achieve 802.11n certification and applies to any Wi-Fi-enabled device certified for 802.11n.  Consult the manual for the Wi-Fi access point for instructions on how to disable TKIP or WEP as necessary.
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  • BlackBerry® PlayBook™
  • PR 79489
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