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Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi
network.
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Touch
Apps
>
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
and then touch
ON
or
OFF
.
Note:
To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi power when not in use.
Tip:
You can turn off Wi-Fi notifications. Touch
Menu
>
Advanced
and uncheck the boxes next to
Show Reminders
or
Network notification
.
Wi-Fi Search and Connect
To find networks in your range, follow the instructions below.
1. Touch
Apps
>
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
.
2. Turn on Wi-Fi to scan for available networks. If Wi-Fi is already on, touch
Wi-Fi
to see lists the list
of networks your phone finds within range.
Tip:
To see your phone’s MAC address or other Wi-Fi details, touch
Menu
>
Advanced
.
3. Touch a network to connect.
4. If necessary, enter Network SSID, Security, and Wireless password, and touch
Connect
. When
your phone is connected to the network, the wireless indicator
appears in the status bar.
Tip:
When you are in range and Wi-Fi is on, you will automatically reconnect to available networks
you’ve connected to before.
Wi-Fi Modes
For those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes 802.11
b, g, n.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can set up your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient internet access for up
to eight other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Note:
You need to subscribe to Wi-Fi hotspot service to use this feature. Contact Sprint for details.
Note:
Wi-Fi Hotspot is not available when roaming domestically.