Where is the static wifi in 8.1?

[Mahesh Mahi6]

static wifi in 8.1

I have Lumia 1520 running with 8.1 preview for developers but I don't see static wifi option should I wait for any frimware update plz help me out guys

 

[Ashish Gupta888]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

I think it was rolled out for few devices, one I know is L 525. I now have L 730 and can see this option available on 730 too.

 

[Mahesh Mahi6]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

So wen I get it I read some of the forums saying they already have that option

 

[Ashish Gupta888]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

Does your phone run Cyan firmware?

 

[Mahesh Mahi6]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

Windows 8.1update n its cyan I dnt know what frimware its running

 

[Ashish Gupta888]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

Go to "Settings", then "Extras+Info" and see if it Black or Cyan. Static IP was rolled out for selected phones having Cyan firmware.

 

[Mahesh Mahi6]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

Ya mine is cyan but I didn't get that option

 

[Ashish Gupta888]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

If its available for 1520, then check for phone update and see if a new update for your phone is available. If you are running everything to the latest version, then its not available for 1520.

 

[Ashish Gupta888]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

Read the article posted on WindowsCentral:
Static IP option finally arrives in a new update for a few Lumia phones | Windows Central

You may get it once rolled out for your device or the day when Denim firmware gets released for all devices.

 

[eusty]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

I think it was disabled again in a later update as I haven't got this in my 930 with cyan and 8.1 DP.

Annoying.....

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[link68759]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

If your router supports it, you're better off using DHCP address reservations.

 

[eusty]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

If your router supports it, you're better off using DHCP address reservations.

For normal connections then yes, but at my workplace I use VPN to get around site blocking issues, but they also use OpenDNS to block at a DNS level. Being able to set an alternative DNS would overcome this.

 

[eusty]

​Does your phone run Cyan firmware?

Yup, the 930 came with Cyan

 

[link68759]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

For normal connections then yes, but at my workplace I use VPN to get around site blocking issues, but they also use OpenDNS to block at a DNS level. Being able to set an alternative DNS would overcome this.

Or! Turn off WiFi and use your cellular service?

 

[PepperdotNet]

Another option that the OEMs and carriers should never have been able to turn off in the first place.

 

[link68759]

Another option that the OEMs and carriers should never have been able to turn off in the first place.

I agree that would have been best, but it's not an option.

 

[eusty]

Re: static wifi in 8.1

Or! Turn off WiFi and use your cellular service?

Mmmmm.... You don't live where I do then! 4G(LTE) then forget it! 3G.... it's patchy.... especially in my office at work :-(

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[eusty]

Another option that the OEMs and carriers should never have been able to turn off in the first place.

It's not them it's MS as I run CV firmware.....

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[PepperdotNet]

It's not them it's MS as I run CV firmware.....

So the OEM in your case (Nokia) turned it off then. Ability to configure static IP is an option in the OS but OEMs and carriers have the ability to specify whether it's available.