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Connections 25
Section 8: 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).
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When
Wi-Fi service is on, your phone automatically
searches for nearby available Wi-Fi networks.
1.
From the Home screen, sweep your finger
downward to display Notifications.
2.
Touch the Wi-Fi icon to turn Wi-Fi on.
– or –
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Settings
.
2.
Touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On or
Off.
Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi
Network
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for
available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them.
1.
From the Home screen, sweep your finger
downward to display Notifications.
2.
Touch the Wi-Fi icon to turn Wi-Fi on.
– or –
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Settings
.
2.
Touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On or
Off.
3.
Touch
Wi-Fi
.
4.
When your phone completes a scan, touch
a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the Wi-Fi
network is open, you are automatically
connected. If the Wi-Fi network is secured,
enter the password at the prompt to
connect.
DRAFT - Internal Use Only
This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz
bands. The FCC requires that devices operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz
may only be used indoors, not outside, in order to avoid interference with
MobileSatellite Services (MSS). Therefore, do not use this device outside
as a Wi-Fi hotspot or in Wi-Fi Direct mode outside when using the
5.15-5.25 GHz band.