T-Mobile myTouch 3G, User Manual

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AUG-1.6.0-003 T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at
distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your
surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you should have access to a wireless access point or
“hotspot.” Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them.
Others are hidden or implement security features, so you must configure your
phone so it can connect to them.
Tip Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery.
The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status:
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network address and
other information it needs from the network, using the DHCP protocol. You can
configure the phone with a fixed IP address and make other advanced settings by
pressing MENU, and then touching
Advanced (see “Advanced Wi-Fi settings
screen” on page 211).
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1 Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings , to open the Settings
application.
2 Touch Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings .
3 Check Wi-Fi to turn it on.
The phone scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the names of those
it finds in the Wi-Fi networks list.
If the phone discovers a network you connected to in the past, it connects to it.
Note Secured networks are indicated with a lock icon.
4 Touch a network to connect to it.
If the network is open, a dialog prompts you to confirm that you want to
connect to that network by touching
Connect .
If the network is secured, you’re prompted to enter a password or other
credentials (ask your network administrator for details).
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection strength)
Notification that an open Wi-Fi network is in range