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Chapter 8 : Web and wireless connections 129
Connect to a new open network
See Are there different kinds of Wi-Fi networks? for an explanation of open
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.
• If the network you want is not displayed: Tap Join network and
enter the network name. Make sure Open is displayed in the
Security field, then tap Connect.
Connect to a new secure network
See Are there different kinds of Wi-Fi networks? for an explanation of secure
networks.
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, enter
your Username and/or Password, and tap Sign In. You’re done.
• If the network you want is not displayed: Tap Join network and
enter the network name. Follow steps 4 to 7.
4 Tap t he Security field, and then tap the network type: Open,
WPA-personal, WEP, or Enterprise.
5 Ta p Connect.
6 A series of different screens appears depending on the network type.
Enter or select the following if you are prompted to do so: Username
and/or Password, and Certificate.
7 Ta p Sign In.
Connect to a previously used network
• If Wi-Fi is turned off: Turn on Wi-Fi (see Turn Wi -Fi on and off). Your
phone automatically attempts to connect to a previously used network,
starting with the most recently used network.
• If Wi-Fi is turned on but you are not connected to a network: Your phone
automatically attempts to connect to a previously used network, starting
with the most recently used network.
TIP You can also open Wi-Fi by opening the connection menu, tapping Wi-Fi,
and tapping Wi-Fi Preferences.