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Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks, Connecting to Networks and Devices

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Connecting to Networks and Devices 55 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. Tap Modify network in the Context menu that appears, then checkmark the Show advanced options checkbox. To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Wi-Fi. If the Wi-Fi switch is off (gray icon), tap it to turn on Wi-Fi (On turns blue), your phone scans for 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.  If the network is secured, you'll be prompted to enter a password (Ask your network administrator for details).  When you're connected to a network, you can tap the network name in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, security and related settings.

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55
Connecting to Networks and Devices
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. Tap
Modify network
in the Context menu that appears,
then checkmark the
Show advanced options
checkbox.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the
Recent Apps Key
(in the
Touch Keys bar) >
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
.
If the Wi-Fi switch
is off (gray icon), tap it
to turn on Wi-Fi (On
turns blue), your phone scans for 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.
±
If the network is secured, you’ll be prompted to enter a password
(Ask your network administrator for details).
±
When you’re connected to a network, you can tap the network name
in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, security and
related settings.