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2. Turn Wi-Fi to scan. If Wi-Fi is already on, touch
Scan
. Your phone lists the networks it
finds within range.
Tip:
To see your phone’s MAC address or other Wi-Fi details, touch Menu >
Advanced
.
3. Touch a network to connect.
4. If necessary, enter
Network SSID
,
Security
, and
Wireless password
, and touch
Connect
. When your phone is connected to the network, the wireless indicator
appears in the status bar.
Tip:
When you are in range and Wi-Fi is on, you will automatically reconnect to available
networks you’ve connected to before.
Wi-Fi Modes
For those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes:
802.11 b, g, n.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can set up your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient internet access
for up to 5 other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Note: You need to subscribe to Wi-Fi hotspot service to use this feature. Contact Sprint for
details.
Note: You cannot use a Wi-Fi hotspot when your phone is roaming.
Setting up the Hotspot
Note: Risks can be associated with connecting to the public internet. Your phone allows you to
create a 3G Mobile Hotspot, which may be accessible by unauthorized users. It is highly
recommended that you use a password other possible steps to protect your computer
from unauthorized access.
To add security to your Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Touch
Apps
>
Settings
>
Tethering &
Mobile Hotspot
>
Mobile Hotspot
settings
>
Configure Mobile Hotspot
if you have already turned it on.
2. Touch a setting to modify it:
SSID
: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
Security:
Select the type of security you want, and touch
Save
:
WEP
,
WPA
, or
WPA2
. Enter a unique Wireless password. Other users can access your Wi-Fi
hotspot only if they enter the correct password.
Note:
WEP
is the weakest option because it is highly vulnerable to hacking.
WPA2
is
recommended by IEEE.
06/06/2012
FCC