Checking The Wireless Network Status - HTC Hero User Manual

96 Getting Connected
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Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If you selected an open network, you will be
automatically connected to the network. If you selected a network that is
secured with WEP, enter the key and then tap Connect.
Notes • The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless
• Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required

Checking the wireless network status

You can check the current wireless connection status from the following:
• Status bar
When your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon (
appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength
(number of bands that light up). If Network notification in Wi-Fi settings is
enabled, this icon
an available wireless network within range.
• Wi-Fi networks
On the Wireless controls screen, tap Wi-Fi
settings, then tap the wireless network that
the phone is currently connected to.
A message box will be displayed showing
the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed,
signal strength, and more.
Note If you want to remove the wireless
network, you will not be prompted to enter the WEP key again, unless you reset
your phone to its factory default settings.
for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a
username and password for certain closed wireless networks.
appears in the status bar whenever the phone detects
network settings on your phone, tap
Forget on this window. You need to enter
the settings again if you want to connect
to this wireless network.
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