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Section 9: Connections
Your device includes features to connect to the internet and
to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides
access to local area networks. Use your device’s Wi-Fi
feature to:
•
Access the internet for browsing or to send and receive email.
•
Access your corporate network.
•
Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless
Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured, as with
most hotspots) or Secured (requiring you to provide login
credentials). Your device supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
protocol.
Configuring Wi
-
Fi Settings
For more information about configuring your device’s Wi-Fi
settings, see
“Wi-Fi”
on page 202.
Finding Wi
-
Fi Networks
You can have your device automatically notify you of
available networks. For more information, refer to
“Advanced
Settings”
on page 203.
Turning Wi
-
Fi On or Off
Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn
Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for
available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off
(deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access
Points).
Turning Wi-Fi On:
1.
From any screen, tap the Time in the Status Bar.
The Status Details displays.
2.
Tap
Wi
-
Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On.
– or –
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Apps
➔
Settings
.
