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User Guide
Select this check box if you want your BlackBerry device to search for an SSID that is not being
broadcast. A hidden Wi-Fi network isn't listed as an available network on the Wi-Fi screen.
Security Type
Set the security type that the Wi-Fi network uses. Depending on the network you're trying to
connect to, you might also see Security Sub Type and Inner Link Security.
Password
If the Wi-Fi network is password protected, enter the password.
CA Certificate
Set the root certificate that your device should use to verify that it's connecting to the correct Wi-Fi
network. Depending on the type of network you're trying to connect to, you might also see Client
Certificate.
VPN Profiles
To use a VPN Profile when connecting to the network, select the profile that you want to use.
Band Type
This field is set to Dual Band by default. If the Wi-Fi network is dual-band, your device tries to
connect in the 5.0 GHz band unless the signal strength at the 2.4 GHz band is significantly
stronger. If you want to connect to a dual-band network using one band only, choose the band you
prefer.
Auto Obtain IP
In most cases this switch should remain on, but if you need to manually specify an IP address for
your device you can turn off this switch and the option to enter an IP address appears.
Using Auto-IP
Select this check box if you want your device to assign itself an IP address automatically when it
can't obtain one from the Wi-Fi network.
Enable IPV6
Set whether the network uses the IPV6 protocol.
Use Proxy
Turn on this switch if you want to connect to a proxy server. When you select this setting,
additional settings appear. To find out what settings to use, see the information provided for the
proxy server.
Inter-Access Point Handover
If the network spans multiple access points, set whether your device should remain connected
when you move from one access point to another.
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