Connecting to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at
distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters), depending on the Wi-Fi router and
your surroundings.
Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1. Tap the Arrow
or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and
tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. If Wi-Fi is off, tap the switch to turn it on.
3. Tap a network name to connect to it.
4. If the network is secured, enter the password and tap CONNECT.
Note: Your phone automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi networks
when they are in range.
Getting notified of open networks
1. Tap the Arrow
or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and
tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. If Wi-Fi is off, tap the switch to turn it on.
3. Tap
.
4. Tap the Network notification switch to turn it on.
When Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone
detects an open Wi-Fi network. Switch off this option to turn off notifications.
Adding a Wi-Fi network
You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name
(SSID) or if you are out of range.
To connect to a secured network, you first need to get the security details
from the network's administrator.
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1. Tap the Arrow
or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and
tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. If Wi-Fi is off, tap the switch to turn it on.
3. At the bottom of the list of available Wi-Fi networks, tap Add network.
4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security or other network
configuration details.
5. Tap SAVE.
Forgetting a Wi-Fi network
You can make your phone forget the details of a Wi-Fi network that
you added; for example, if you don't want the phone to connect to it
automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use.
1. Tap the Arrow
or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and
tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. If Wi-Fi is off, tap the switch to turn it on.
3. Tap
> Saved networks.
4. Tap the Wi-Fi network name, and then tap FORGET.
Connecting to a WPS network
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy to add your phone
to access points that support WPS.
You can use one of the following methods to connect your phone to a
wireless network using WPS.
Method one: WPS button (recommended)
1. Tap the Arrow
or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and
tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. If Wi-Fi is off, tap the switch to turn it on.
3. Tap > Advanced > WPS Push Button.
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