Blackberry 10.3.1 Cell Phone User Manual


 
In most cases this switch should remain on, but if you need to manually specify an IP address for your device you
can turn off this switch and the option to enter an IP address appears.
Using Auto-IP
Select this check box if you want your device to assign itself an IP address automatically when it can't obtain one
from the Wi-Fi network.
Enable IPV6
Set whether the network uses the IPV6 protocol.
Use Proxy
Turn on this switch if you want to connect to a proxy server. When you select this setting, additional settings appear.
To find out what settings to use, see the information provided for the proxy server.
Inter-Access Point Handover
If the network spans multiple access points, set whether your device should remain connected when you move from
one access point to another.
Connect to another device using Wi-Fi Direct
On the BlackBerry device that you want to connect to, on the Wi-Fi settings screen, the Wi-Fi Direct tab must be selected.
To connect to another type of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED device, view the documentation for that device.
Wi-Fi Direct can allow your device to connect to other BlackBerry devices without using access points or a router so you
can share files, such as media files, without an Internet connection.
Note
: Although you can use Wi-Fi Direct to connect your device to other types of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices, apps on your
device might not be able to share files with other devices.
1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap Settings > Networks and Connections > Wi-Fi.
3. If the Wi-Fi switch is off, turn on the switch.
4. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
5. Tap the device you want to connect to.
To open the Wi-Fi Direct connection, the device you want to connect to must accept the invitation to connect.
Connect to a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast device
You can wirelessly display the screen of your BlackBerry device on a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast device, such as your
television or a boardroom projector.
1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap Settings > Networks and Connections > Wi-Fi.
3. If the Wi-Fi switch is off, turn on the switch.
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