Sometimes, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 displays the Authentication Problem message when you try to connect to a Wi-Fi network. This kind of error message can possibly result from many places. So, so that youre able to connect properly to the Wifi network with your Samsung Galaxy Note 8, we decided to write this guide. So we will find out together what to do and where to look to solve this issue of Wifi authentication. We will see at first of all what you need to do on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Finally, we will see what it is required to do and check on your Wifi box.
How to proceed when the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has an authentication problem on the Wifi network
Forget the Wifi network on your Samsung Galaxy Note 8
In cases where the Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect has been changed since your last authentication, your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 may display the text: Authentication or authentication error . In cases where the problem comes from there, the answer is fairly simple. Just forget about the Wifi network in your Samsung Galaxy Note 8. To do this, go to the settings of the Wifi network and keep pressed on the network in question. You will then have the option to choose the option: Forget this network . Once it is done, youre able to try again to connect to the Wifi network. If the problem is not solved, go to the next step.
Press the box button
Whether your box is Orange, Bouygues Telecom, SFR or Numéricable, it may possibly happen to have a problem of authentication Wifi on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 because the box is not in Synchronization mode . If you want to activate the synchronization mode of your box, it is incredibly basic. You should find a synchronization button to press. When this is done, a light will normally start blinking. You can then try to reconnect to the Wifi network with your Samsung Galaxy Note 8. In cases where it still does not function, go to the next trick.
Retype Security password
Sometimes the authentication problem comes from the solution you type the Wifi network security password. In fact, it is sometimes subtle to type a security password Wifi on its Samsung Galaxy Note 8. We consequently 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 pc problems, the solution is from time to time incredibly simple. In fact, 80% of the pc problems are solved by restarting the machine. We therefore recommend you to restart your box and your Samsung Galaxy Note 8. After that try to reconnect with your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
Check box settings
In cases where non-e of the prior answers did function, the problem could possibly be found to be on the box of your provider. It will consequently be required to go in the parameters of the box and to check in the event that the system of key is in WPA / WPA2 . In cases where this is not the case, choose this option. After that try to connect your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 again to Wifi. In cases where the authentication problem carries on, we advise that you contact your service provider or a telephone retail store.
