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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).
This phone supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi protocols.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
Configure the phone’s Wi-Fi settings. For more information,
see
“Wi-Fi Settings”
on page 151.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
When you turn Wi-Fi service on, the 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, swipe your finger
downward to display the Notifications screen.
2.
At the top of the Notifications screen, touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On.
Turning Wi-Fi Off
1.
From the top of the Home screen, sweep your finger
downward to display Notifications.
2.
At the top of the Notifications screen, touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi Off.
Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
1.
Turn Wi-Fi on (see
“Turning Wi-Fi On”
on page 138).
The phone scans for available hotspots and displays a
list of any it finds.
2.
To connect to a hotspot, touch it on the pop-up list.
•
If the Wi-Fi network is open, you are automatically connected.
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If the Wi-Fi network is secured, enter the password at the
prompt to connect.