Web and Data
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Web and Data
Your device's data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network
through a variety of connections, including Wi-Fi, Data Services (Sprint 3G Network), and Virtual
Private Networks (VPN).
This section addresses your device's data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional
data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Applications and Entertainment,
and Tools and Calendar.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Tethering and Portable Hotspot
Connect Wi-Fi
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 device, you must connect to a wireless access point, or hotspot. Some
access points are open and you can simply connect to them without entering any information.
Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure your device to
connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery.
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the device obtains a network address and other
information it needs from the network, using the DHCP protocol. To configure the device with a
static IP address and other advanced settings, tap
>
Advanced
from the Wi-Fi settings
menu.
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network
Use the Wireless & networks setting menu to enable your device's Wi-Fi radio and connect to
an available Wi-Fi network.
1. Tap
>
.
2. Tap
Settings
>
Wireless & networks
>
Wi-Fi settings
.
3. Tap
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
