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This field is set to Dual Band by default. If the Wi-Fi network is dual-band, your device will try to connect in the 5.0
GHz band unless the signal strength at the 2.4 GHz band is significantly stronger. If you want to connect to a dual-
band network using one band only, choose the band you prefer.
Auto Obtain IP
In most cases this switch should remain On, but if you need to manually specify an IP address for your BlackBerry
device you can set this switch to OFF and the option to enter an IP address appears.
Enable IPv6
Set whether the network uses the IPv6 protocol.
Use Proxy
Set this switch to ON 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
The BlackBerry device you want to connect to must have the Wi-Fi Direct tab selected on the Wi-Fi screen. To connect to
another type of
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct-enabled smartphone, view the documentation for that device.
Note: Although you can create a Wi-Fi Direct connection between your device and other types of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
smartphones, apps on your device might not be able to share files with other devices.
You can connect your BlackBerry device to other BlackBerry devices using Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct allows your device to
connect without access points or a router. Once you establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection, you can share media files and
other types of files without needing an Internet connection.
1.
Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Settings > Networks and Connections > Wi-Fi.
2. If the Wi-Fi switch is off, set the switch to On.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
4. Tap the device you want to connect to.
To establish the Wi-Fi Direct connection, the device you are connecting to must accept the invitation to connect.
Add a VPN profile
You need a Wi-Fi or VPN connection before you can add a new VPN profile.
A VPN profile contains the information that you need to log in to your organization's network over a VPN or Wi-Fi
connection. You might have one or more VPN profiles on your BlackBerry device, depending on the options that your
administrator sets for you.
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