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Nexus 7, Android ver 6.0.1; can't authenticate my wifi; can see the ssid; tries to authenticate & shows "authentication prob." Also the wifi strength symbol shows blank.

I would like the remove the ssid entry then try to reconnect, but can't figure out how to do this. Tried the usual router reboots & factory reset; reboots of nexus, etc. Is A factory reset of nexus next?? This all worked fine prior to And ver 6.0.1

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    Jim Appleby Mar 05, 2016

    Please disregard. Nexus didn't like the routers WPS-PSA 'TKIP', it works on the WPA-PSA 'AES' protocol

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Reads like you've got a faulty wifi module on the Nexus. Have you got warranty?

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    Jim Appleby Mar 06, 2016

    Thanks for your response. What I found after experimenting with the routers security settings is that the Nexus didn't like the specific WPA-PSK "TKIP" protocol. When I changed this to WPA-PSK "AES", Nexus authenticated immediately. The Nexus has been quite reliable. The android OS doesn't let you peek under the covers to try to chase issues. All help is 'on-line' which is UA if you can't connect.. Again, Thanks. Jim

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