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Section 7: Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides
access to local area networks.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi
network. Wi-Fi networks can be Open (unsecured), or
Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials).
Your phone supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi protocols.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
Configure your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. (For more information,
see
“Wi-Fi Settings”
on page 154.)
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone automatically
searches for available, in-range “hotspots” [also termed
WAPs (Wireless Access Points)].
Turning Wi-Fi On
1.
From the top of the Home screen, sweep your finger
downward to display the Notifications screen.
2.
At the top of the Notifications screen, touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On.
– or –
3.
From the Home screen, touch
Menu
➔
Settings
➔
Connections
tab
➔
Wi-Fi
.
Turning Wi-Fi Off
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Menu
➔
Settings
➔
Connections
tab
➔
Wi-Fi
.
2.
Touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider
to turn it Off.