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2. Turn Wi-Fi to scan. If Wi-Fi is already on, touch Scan. Your phone lists the networks it
finds within range.
Tip:
To see your phone's MAC address or other Wi-Fi details, touch Menu > Advanced.
3. Touch a network to connect.
4. If necessary, enter Network SSID, Security, and Wireless password, and touch
Connect. When your phone is connected to the network, the wireless indicator
appears in the status bar.
Tip:
When you are in range and Wi-Fi is on, you will automatically reconnect to available
networks you've connected to before.
Wi-Fi Modes
For those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes:
802.11 b, g, n.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can set up your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient internet access
for up to 5 other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Note: You need to subscribe to Wi-Fi hotspot service to use this feature. Contact Sprint for
details.
Note: You cannot use a Wi-Fi hotspot when your phone is roaming.
Setting up the Hotspot
Note: Risks can be associated with connecting to the public internet. Your phone allows you to
create a 3G Mobile Hotspot, which may be accessible by unauthorized users. It is highly
recommended that you use a password other possible steps to protect your computer
from unauthorized access.
To add security to your Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Touch Apps
settings > Configure Mobile Hotspot if you have already turned it on.
2. Touch a setting to modify it:
SSID: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
Security: Select the type of security you want, and touch Save: WEP, WPA, or
WPA2. Enter a unique Wireless password. Other users can access your Wi-Fi
hotspot only if they enter the correct password.
Note: WEP is the weakest option because it is highly vulnerable to hacking. WPA2 is
recommended by IEEE.
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