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Section 10: Connections
In addition to its network connections, your phone includes
features to connect to the internet and to other devices, via Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, VPN, and Dial Up Networking.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to
local area networks. Use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to:
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Access the internet for browsing, or to send or receive email.
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Access your corporate network.
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Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless
Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured, as with most
hotspots), or Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials).
Your phone supports the 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi protocol.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi-Fi
service on, your phone automatically searches for available, in-
range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
Turning Wi-Fi On
1. From the Notifications bar, sweep your finger downward to
display the Notification Panel.
2. Touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On.
Turning Wi-Fi Off
1. From the Notifications bar, sweep your finger downward to
display the Notification Panel.
2. Touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi Off.
Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for available Wi-Fi
network access points (hotspots), then displays them in a pop-up
list.
1. From the Notifications bar, sweep your finger downward to
display the Notification Panel.
2. Touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On.
3. When your phone completes a scan, a list of detected
hotspots appears in the display.