Tip:
You can add a WLAN widget to the home screen. To quickly activate or deactivate
WLAN connections, select the widget. To open the WLAN application, select and hold
the widget.
The WLAN application displays a list of available networks and helps you connect to a
wireless local area network (WLAN).
Important:
Use encryption to increase the security of your WLAN connection. Using
encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Note:
Using WLAN may be restricted in some countries. For example, in France, you
are only allowed to use WLAN indoors. For more information, contact your local
authorities.
Connect to a WLAN at home
To help save data costs, connect to your home WLAN when you are at home and want
to browse the web on your phone.
1 To open the status menu, swipe down from the notification area. If Wi-Fi is not
displayed, select .
2 Select
Wi-Fi
and your home WLAN. If your home WLAN is secured, enter the
passcode. If your home WLAN is hidden, select
Other (hidden network)
, and enter
the network name (service set identifier, SSID).
Close the WLAN connection
Swipe down from the notification area, and select .
Connect to a WLAN on the move
Connecting to a WLAN is a handy way of accessing the internet when not at home.
Connect to public WLANs in public places, such as a library or internet café.
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