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Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet
access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi
router and your surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access
point, or
“
hotspot.
”
Some access points are open and you can
simply connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other
security features, so you must configure your phone so it can
connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it, to extend the life of your
battery.
The following Status bar icon indicates your Wi-Fi status.
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network
address and other information it needs from the network, using the
DHCP protocol. To configure the phone with a static IP address and
other advanced settings, press the
Menu Key
and touch
Advanced
. See
“
Advanced Wi-Fi settings screen
”
on page 242.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. From the Home screen, press the
Menu Key
.
2. Touch
Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings
.
3. Touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available Wi-Fi
networks.
●
List of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured
networks are indicated by a lock icon.
●
If the phone finds a network that you have connected to
previously, it automatically connects to it.
Connecting to Networks and Devices
Connected to the fastest networks