Hi, My issue is one I've tried to explain to tech. support, but they either don't quite understand it or are genuinely unable to replicate it. I'd be interested to know if anybody on this list can confirm or otherwise my issue.
A few months ago I took my Apex to Florida and set it up to work with my parents' router. Because there were multiple routers in my parents' condo complex, my dad had changed his SSID from Linksys to MyLinksys so he could more easily tell that his computer was actually connecting to the correct router. Since configuring my Apex for this router named MyLinksys, I periodically scan for available networks and see the configuration name displayed that I set up for my parents' router. At the same time, the SSID shown is generally just Linksys, not MyLinksys. I would like to know whether others have seen this and whether there's any other explanation than that it is some sort of firmware bug in the Apex. I have actually been able to replicate the same issue by hand with our home router. Our SSID is Palace, and I have purposely changed the SSID in the wireless configuration to MyPalace and still had the Apex interpret the configuration as being the right one for our router. If anybody would like to try this and see what happens, here are the steps using a BT model Apex: 1. From the Apex main menu hit o with Space, c, r. 2. Type in the name of the configuration you want to dabble with or use whatever technique you like to move to that configuration. 3. Keep hitting the Spacebar to move down to SSID. 4. Hit BackSpace with C to edit the field. You will be allowed to type in a revised SSID in computer braille. Type in the new value and press Enter. 5. Press Space with E. You will be prompted to confirm the change. Press the letter y. 6. Use Space with E to get out to the menu level you are comfortable with. Now try scanning for available networks and see if your edited configuration is still listed along with your actual network SSID. My contention is that the Apex should be looking for exact SSID matches since otherwise I would think there would be a very real risk of misapplying options or even thinking you're attaching to a friendly network when you're actually connecting to a "trojan horse" that just has a similar name. Regards, Jerry Nothing in this message is intended to constitute an electronic signature unless a specific statement to the contrary is included in this message. Confidentiality Note: This message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination or other use, or taking of any action in reliance upon this message by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete it from your computer. ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [email protected] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
