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Wi-Fi What is a Wi-Fi connection? Many environments, such as corporate offices, coffee shops, airports, and libraries, offer access to a Wi-Fi network. A Wi-Fi network is a wireless local area network (WLAN). Your phone supports W-Fi connectivity based on the 802.11 standard (802.11b and 802.11g), with WPA, WPA2, WEP, and 802.1x authentication. A Wi-Fi access point, also called a hotspot, is a network device with an antenna that provides wireless connections to a larger network. When you're within range of an accessible Wi-Fi network, you can use your phone's Wi-Fi feature to connect to that network and access the web. Why use a Wi-Fi connection? A Wi-Fi connection is especially helpful in the following situations: • You're outside a coverage area and you want to access the web. • You want to maintain a web connection while talking on the phone. • You're inside a coverage area, but outside the Verizon Wireless EvDO coverage area. (A Wi-Fi connection may provide faster throughput than a 1x data connection.) Are there different kinds of Wi-Fi networks? There are two types of Wi-Fi networks: • Open networks: These networks broadcast their name (SSID) and do not require you to enter a password or other settings. To learn how to connect to an open network for the first time, see Connect to a new open network. • Secure networks: These networks may broadcast their name, but at the very least, they require you to enter a password that you get from an administrator (who may be, for example, the librarian or the person behind the counter at the coffee shop). You may also have to get other 124 Chapter 8 : Web and wireless connections network settings from the system administrator. To learn how to connect to a secure network for the first time, see Connect to a new secure network. To connect to either type of network after the first time, see Connect to a previously used network. Turn Wi-Fi on and off Do one of the following: • Open Wi-Fi , and tap On or Off. • From any screen: Open the connection menu at the upper-right corner, tap Wi-Fi, and tap Turn on Wi-Fi or Turn off Wi-Fi. If your phone finds the network you want, tap the network name to connect to it. Otherwise, see Connect to a new open network and Connect to a new secure network. Connect to a new open network For an explanation of open networks, see Are there different kinds of Wi-Fi networks? Some locations, such as airports or coffee shops, provide an open network but charge a fee to use it. After you connect your phone to the network, you need to open the web browser and register with the Wi-Fi service provider before you can check email or browse the web. 1 Open Wi-Fi . 2 Make sure Wi-Fi is on (see Turn Wi-Fi on and off). 3 Do one of the following: • If the network you want is displayed: Tap the network name.