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encryption methods. These functions can be used only
if they are supported by the network.
WLAN connections
To use WLAN, you must create an internet access point
(IAP) in a wireless LAN. Use the access point for
applications that need to connect to the internet.
See
"WLAN internet access points", p. 95.
Important: Always enable one of the available
encryption methods to increase the security of your
wireless LAN connection. Using encryption reduces the
risk of unauthorized access to your data.
A WLAN connection is established when you create a data
connection using a WLAN internet access point. The active
WLAN connection ends when you end the data
connection.
You can use WLAN during a voice call or when packet data
is active. You can only be connected to one WLAN access
point device at a time, but several applications can use
the same internet access point.
When the device is in the offline profile, you can still use
WLAN (if available). Remember to comply with any
applicable safety requirements when establishing and
using a WLAN connection.
Tip: To check the unique media access control (MAC)
address that identifies your device, enter
*#62209526# in the standby mode.
WLAN wizard
The WLAN wizard helps you to connect to a WLAN and
manage your WLAN connections.
The WLAN wizard shows the status of your WLAN
connections in the active standby mode. To view the
available options, scroll to the row showing the status,
and select it.
If the search finds WLANs, for example, WLAN network
found is displayed, to create an internet access point (IAP)
and start the web browser using this IAP, select the status
and Start Web browsing.
If you select a secured WLAN network, you are asked to
enter the relevant passcodes. To connect to a hidden
network, you must enter the correct network name
(service set identifier, SSID). To create a new access point
for a hidden WLAN, select New WLAN.
If you are connected to a WLAN, the IAP name is displayed.
To start the web browser using this IAP, select the status
and Continue Web browsing. To end the connection in
the WLAN, select the status and Disconnect WLAN.
If WLAN scanning is off and you are not connected to any
WLAN, WLAN scanning off is displayed. To set scanning
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