Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks - LG Lucid2 VS870 User Manual

Connecting to Networks and Devices
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Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access
at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your
surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point.
Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others
are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure
your phone so it can connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it, to extend the life of your battery.
The following Status Bar icon indicates your Wi-Fi status.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection
strength).
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network
address and other information it needs from the network, using the DHCP
protocol. To configure the phone with a static IP address and other
advanced settings, from the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch and hold the
connected network > Modify network and checkmark the Show
advanced options.
To automatically connect to known Wi-Fi networks
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
2. Tap the Auto connect checkbox to checkmark it and enable this setting.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
If the Wi-Fi button
the button to the right
available Wi-Fi networks.
2. Tap a network, then tap Connect to connect to it.
If the network is open, you can connect to the network directly by
tapping the network name.
is on the left and the icon is grey-colored, drag
to turn on Wi-Fi. Your device scans for
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
> Settings > Wi-Fi.