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Section 3C: Your Connections to the Web and Wireless Devices
Wi-Fi
What Is a Wi-Fi Connection?
Many environments, such as corporate offices, coffee shops, airports, and libraries, offer
access to a Wi-Fi network. A Wi-Fi network is a wireless local area network (WLAN). Your
phone supports W-Fi connectivity based on the 802.11 standard (802.11b and 802.11g), with
WPA, WPA2, WEP, and 802.1x authentication. A Wi-Fi access point, also called a hotspot, is a
network device with an antenna that provides wireless connections to a larger network. When
you’re within range of an accessible Wi-Fi network, you can use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to
connect to that network and access the Web.
Why Use a Wi-Fi Connection?
A Wi-Fi connection is especially helpful in the following situations:
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You’re outside a coverage area and you want to access the Web.
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You want to maintain a Web connection while talking on the phone.
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You’re inside a coverage area, but outside of a Sprint Mobile Broadband coverage area.
(A Wi-Fi connection may provide faster throughput than a Sprint 1xRTT data connection.).
Are There Different Kinds of Wi-Fi Networks?
There are two types of Wi-Fi networks:
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Open networks:
These networks broadcast their name (SSID) and do not require you to
enter a password or other settings. To learn how to connect to an open network for the
first time, see “Connect to a New Open Network” on page 232.
Summary of Contents for Pre P100EWW
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Page 15: ...Your Setup Section 1 ...
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Page 27: ...Your Palm PreTM Phone Section 2 ...
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Page 34: ...34 Section 2A Basics BackView 1 Camera flash 2 Camera lens 3 Speaker ...
Page 40: ...40 Section 2A Basics ...
Page 176: ...176 Section 2F Your Documents and Other Productivity Files ...
Page 192: ...192 Section 2G Preferences ...
Page 193: ...Web and Data Services and Other Wireless Connections Section 3 ...
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Page 228: ...228 Section 3B Your Email and Other Messages ...
Page 254: ...254 Section 3C Your Connections to the Web and Wireless Devices ...
Page 255: ...Your Resources Section 4 ...
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Page 290: ...290 Section 4A Troubleshooting ...
Page 296: ...296 Section 4B Glossary ...
Page 297: ...Your Safety and Specifications Section 5 ...
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