Connect & transfer
Wi-Fi Networks
Turn Wi-Fi power on/off
Find it:
Apps
>
Settings
, then touch the
Wi-Fi
switch to
turn it on
Connect to networks
To find networks in your range:
1
Touch Apps
>
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
.
Tip:
To show your phone’s MAC address and Wi-Fi settings,
touch Menu >
Advanced
.
2
Make sure the Wi-Fi switch is turned on.
3
Touch a found network to connect it (if necessary,
enter
Network SSID
,
Security
, and
Wireless password
, and
touch
Connect
).
When your phone connects, the Wi-Fi status
indicator
appears in the status bar.
Note:
If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status
indicator
, swipe the status bar down, touch the network,
and enter the network’s password.
Tip:
When Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically reconnects to
available networks it has used before.
Wi-Fi hotspot
Your can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable,
convenient internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Note:
Keep it secure. To protect your phone and hotspot from
unauthorized access, it is strongly recommended that you set
up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including
password.
Find it:
Apps
>
Settings
>
More
>
Tethering & portable
hotspot
and check
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
1
Your phone turns off Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for
internet access. Touch
Set up Wi-Fi hotspot
to set up
security:
• Network SSID
: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
• Security
: Select the type of security you want:
Open
or
WPA2
. For
WPA2
, enter a unique password that others
will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note:
WPA2
is recommended by IEEE.
•
Broadcast Channel
: If you notice interference after your
hotspot has been active for a while, try different
channels.
• Password
: Create a password with at least eight
characters.
2
Touch
SAVE
.
When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled devices
can connect by entering your hotspot’s
SSID
, selecting a
Security
type, and entering the correct
Wireless password
.
Wi-Fi modes
For those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone
supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 802.11a, b, g, n.
Connect & transfer
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Bluetooth® wireless
Wi-Fi Networks
USB cables
Share your data connection
Data use
Your cloud
Phone & tablet
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Mobile network
Airplane mode
24 NOV 2014