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Section 10: Connections
Your phone includes features to connect to the internet and to
other devices.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
®
is a wireless networking technology that provides access
to local area networks.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless
Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured), or Secured
(requiring you to provide login credentials).
Your phone supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi protocol.
Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity
By default, this smartphone has Wi-Fi turned on out of the box.
When you launch certain data enabled apps (like the browser),
the device scans for available networks. If networks are found,
you will be prompted to connect to an available Wi-Fi network.
•
When prompted, touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. You will be asked
to confirm your selection, touch
Yes
. If the Wi-Fi network is open, you
will be automatically connected. If the Wi-Fi network is secured, enter
the password at the prompt to connect.
•
If you do not want to connect to a Wi-Fi network, touch
Do not use
Wi-Fi, remind me later.
Note:
If you do not want to be prompted to connect to new Wi-Fi networks,
uncheck the Notify Me check box within the Wi-Fi Settings menu.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
Configure your phone’s Wi-Fi
®
settings.
Notify me
You can set the Notify me option to have your device alert you to
nearby wireless access points when you launch an application
that uses data, to give you the option of using Wi-Fi
®
for the
connection. For more information, see “Wi-Fi Settings” on
page 87.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
When you turn Wi-Fi
®
service on, your phone automatically
searches for available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
1. From the Home screen, press the
Menu Key
, then
touch
Settings
➔
Wireless & networks
➔
Wi-Fi settings
.
2. Touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On or Off. When on, a check
appears in the checkbox.