Connectivity; Connecting To Wireless Networks - Sony Xperia ZL C6502 User Manual

Connectivity

Connecting to wireless networks

You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology.
This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi®
network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers.
If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect
to this network using your device. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other
internal services at your company.
Before using Wi-Fi®
To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for and
connect to an available Wi-Fi® network and then open the Internet browser. The
signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your device's location.
Move closer to the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1 Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.
2 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
3 Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the
relevant password.
Tap and then tap Scan to search for new available networks.
To connect to another Wi-Fi® network
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
3 Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.
To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually
1 From your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon.
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Press , then tap Scan.
4 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network, tap the network name.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1 Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.
2 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
3 Tap Wi-Fi.
4 Tap .
5 Enter the Network SSID information.
6 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
7
If required, enter a password.
8 Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.
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