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Connecting Using Sprint 4G

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to the network. If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the key, and tap Connect. Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more information or choose a security certificate. When your device 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 displayed). If Network notification in Wi-Fi settings is enabled, this icon ( ) appears in the status bar whenever the device detects an available wireless network within range. Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the WEP key again, unless you reset your device to its factory default settings. Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your device to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks. Connecting Using Sprint 4G Sprint 4G provides your device with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 30 Mbps. To connect your device to Sprint 4G network, you need access to a Sprint 4G base station. For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G in your location, visit www.sprint.com/coverage on the Web. Note: The availability and range of the Sprint 4G depends on a number of factors including your distance to the Sprint 4G base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Web and Data 2B. Web and Data Services 91

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2B. Web and Data Services
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Web and Data
to the network. If you selected a network that is
secured with WEP, enter the key, and tap
Connect
.
Depending on the network type and its security
settings, you may also need to enter more information
or choose a security certificate.
When your device 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
displayed).
If
Network notification
in Wi-Fi settings is enabled, this
icon (
) appears in the status bar whenever the
device detects an available wireless network within
range.
Connecting Using Sprint 4G
Sprint 4G provides your device with wireless Internet
access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers
data transfer rates of up to 30 Mbps. To connect your
device to Sprint 4G network, you need access to a
Sprint 4G base station.
For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G
in your location, visit
www.sprint.com/coverage
on the
Web.
Note:
The next time your device connects to a previously
accessed secured wireless network, you will not be
prompted to enter the WEP key again, unless you reset
your device to its factory default settings.
Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no
additional steps are required for your device to connect
to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a
user name and password for certain closed wireless
networks.
Note:
The availability and range of the Sprint 4G depends on
a number of factors including your distance to the
Sprint 4G base station, and infrastructure and other
objects through which the signal passes.