Connecting to wireless networks
You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This
way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. You can also
share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for
example, TVs, computers, and tablets.
If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to
this network with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal
services at your company.
Wi-Fi®
Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. To
access the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you first need to search for and connect
to an available Wi-Fi® network. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ
depending on your phone's location. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point may
increase the signal strength.
Before using Wi-Fi®
Your device has Wi-Fi® turned on by default. To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi®
connection, you need to search for and connect to an available Wi-Fi® network and then
open the Internet browser. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ
depending on your phone's location. Move closer to the Wi-Fi® access point to increase
the signal strength.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
.
3
Tap beside
Wi-Fi
so that changes to . The phone scans for available Wi-
Fi® networks.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To turn on AT&T Wi-Fi® auto connect
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
.
3
Tap , then tap
Advanced
.
4
Mark the
AT&T Wi-Fi auto connect
checkbox.
Your device is preconfigured to connect to an AT&T Wi-Fi® hotspot when you are within
range.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
.
3
Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap
Wi-Fi
.
4
Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be open or
secured. Open networks are indicated by and secured networks are indicated
by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
5
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secure Wi-
Fi® network, you are asked to enter a password. is displayed in the status bar
once you are connected.
Your phone remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within reach
of a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your phone automatically connects to it.
In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can
get access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more
information.
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