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CONNECTING TO WI-FI®
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at
distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters), depending on the Wi-Fi router and
your surroundings.
Turning Wi-Fi On and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Wi-Fi
.
2. Slide the
Use Wi-Fi
switch to the
On
position to turn on Wi-Fi. Your
phone will search for available networks.
3. Tap a network name to connect to it.
4. If the network is secured, enter the password and tap
CONNECT
.
NOTES:
• Your phone automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi networks
when they are in range.
• If you have a QR code for the Wi-Fi network, tap next to
Add network
below the list of available networks and scan the QR code to connect.
Getting Notified of Public Networks
1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Wi-Fi
>
Wi-Fi preferences
.
2. Tap
Notify for public networks
if it is turned off.
When Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the status bar when your phone
detects a high-quality public Wi-Fi network. Switch off this option to turn off
notifications.
Adding a Wi-Fi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID)
or when you are out of range.
To connect to a secured network, get the security details from the network's
administrator first.
1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Wi-Fi
.
2. Slide the
Use Wi-Fi
switch to the
On
position to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. At the bottom of the available Wi-Fi networks, tap
Add network
.
4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security or other network
configuration details.
5. Tap
SAVE
.
NOTE:
If you have a QR code for the Wi-Fi network, tap next to
Add
network
and scan the QR code to add the network.
Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network
You can make your phone forget the details of a Wi-Fi network that you
added—for example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it automatically
or if it is a network that you no longer use.
1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Wi-Fi
.
2. Tap
Saved networks
.
3. Tap the Wi-Fi network name and then tap
FORGET
.
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES
