Connection Settings - Palm 700wx - Treo Smartphone 60 MB User Manual

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4 Press OK
You can also turn wireless services on and
off by tapping the signal-strength
at the top of the screen and then selecting
Wireless Manager.

Connection settings

Setting up a Wi-Fi
Many corporate organizations and public
environments, such as coffee shops,
airports, and libraries, offer access to a
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Wi-Fi network. A Wi-Fi network is a
wireless local area network (WLAN) based
on the 802.11 standard. When you
purchase an optional Wi-Fi SDIO card, you
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can use your smartphone's built-in
software to set up a Wi-Fi connection and
quickly connect your smartphone to a Wi-Fi
network when you're within range of an
accessible Wi-Fi network.
Some Wi-Fi networks are known as open
networks because they broadcast their
name (SSID) and do not require a
password. Other Wi-Fi networks broadcast
their name but do require a password.
Networks that do not broadcast their name
are known as closed networks. Follow the
instructions for the type of network you
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want to connect to.
Wi-Fi access point (also called a
KEY TERM
hotspot) A network device with an antenna
that provides wireless connections to a larger
network.
SSID The name that identifies a
KEY TERM
Wi-Fi network. If a network does not
broadcast its SSID, you must get the SSID
from the system administrator in order to
connect to the network.
See Important safety and legal
NOTE
information for additional guidance on
using a Wi-Fi card with your Palm
700wx smartphone.
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