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Wi-Fi network options
For most Wi-Fi networks, you won't need to change the network options. If you're having trouble connecting or if you need
to connect manually, you can set the network options yourself.
The options available depend on the type of network you're connecting to. To find out what settings to use, if you're
connecting to a home network, see the information that came with your wireless router; if you're connecting to an
enterprise Wi-Fi network, talk to your administrator; if you're connecting to a hotspot, see the information provided about
the hotspot or talk to an employee at the hotspot who might have details about how to connect.
Option Description
Name Enter the name that you want to see in your list of saved Wi-Fi networks.
SSID If the Wi-Fi network is hidden, type the SSID (the name the network uses to
identify itself). Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet uses this name to find the
network.
Hidden SSID If the Wi-Fi network is hidden, select this checkbox. Hidden networks don't
appear in the list of available networks.
Security Type Set the security type that the Wi-Fi network uses.
Security Sub Type If you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network, set the security subtype that
the Wi-Fi network uses.
VPN Profiles To use a VPN Profile when connecting to this network, select the profile you
want to use. For more information, see the Security section of the help.
Automatically Obtain IP Address Clear this checkbox if you need to manually specify an IP address for your tablet.
When you clear this checkbox, additional options appear. To find out what
information to enter, talk to your administrator.
Enable IPv6 Set whether the network uses the IPv6 protocol.
Use HTTP Proxy Select this checkbox if you want to connect to a proxy server. When you select
this checkbox, additional options appear. To find out what options to use, see
the information provided for the proxy server.
Allow inter-access point handover If the network spans multiple access points, set whether your tablet should
remain connected when you move from one access point to another.
CA Certificate If necessary, set the root certificate that your tablet should use to verify that it's
connecting to the correct Wi-Fi network. If the network requires a certificate, you
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