Wiko Lenny 2: Wifi Authentication Problem

Sometimes, the Wiko Lenny 2 displays the Authentication Problem message when you try to connect to a Wi-Fi network. This kind of error message can possibly be caused by a lot of places. So, so that you’re able to connect properly to the Wifi network with your Wiko Lenny 2, we decided to produce this guide. So we will see together what to do and where to look to resolve this problem of Wifi authentication. We will see at 1st what you have to do on the Wiko Lenny 2. Finally, we will see what it can be necessary to do and check on your Wifi box.

How to proceed when the Wiko Lenny 2 has an authentication problem on the Wifi network

Forget the Wifi network on your Wiko Lenny 2

In cases where the Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect has been changed since your last authentication, your Wiko Lenny 2 may display the message: Authentication or authentication error . In cases where the problem comes from there, the answer is straightforward. Simply forget about the Wifi network in your Wiko Lenny 2. To achieve this, go to the settings of the Wifi network and keep pressed on the network in question. You will after that have the option to select the option: Forget this network . When it’s carried out, you’re able to try again to connect to the Wifi network. In the event that the problem is not resolved, go to the next section.

Press the box button

Whether your box is Orange, Bouygues Telecom, SFR or Numéricable, it might happen to have a problem of authentication Wifi on the Wiko Lenny 2 because the box is not in Synchronization mode . If you need to activate the synchronization mode of your box, it can be very basic. You should find a synchronization button to press. When this is carried out, a light will normally start blinking. You may after that try to reconnect to the Wifi network with your Wiko Lenny 2. In cases where it still will not work, go to the next trick.

Retype Password

Sometimes the authentication problem originates from the technique you type the Wifi network security password. Indeed, it can be sometimes subtle to type a security password Wifi on its Wiko Lenny 2. We for that reason advise you to try all the following possibilities:

  • Type the code without spaces or hyphens
  • Type the security password in uppercase
  • Type the security password in lowercase

Restart your box

As in a great many laptop problems, the solution is sometimes very simple. Indeed, 80% of the laptop problems are solved by restarting the machine. We therefore recommend you to restart your box and your Wiko Lenny 2. After that try to reconnect with your Wiko Lenny 2.

Check box settings

In cases where none of the previous solutions did work, the problem could possibly be found to be on the box of your provider. It will for that reason be necessary to go in the parameters of the box and to test if perhaps the system of key is in WPA / WPA2 . In cases where this is not the circumstance, select this option. After that try to connect your Wiko Lenny 2 again to Wifi. In cases where the authentication problem carries on, we highly recommend that you contact your service provider or a telephone retail store.