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Section 7: Connections
Your device includes features to connect to the internet and
to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides
access to local area networks. Use your device’s Wi-Fi
feature to:
•
Access the internet for browsing or to send and receive
email.
•
Access your corporate network.
•
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 device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn
Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for
available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
From the Notification Panel
1.
From any screen, touch the top of the screen and
swipe downward. The Notification Panel displays.
2.
Touch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi
ON
(green) or
OFF
(grey).
From Settings
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Settings
➔
Connections
tab
➔
Wi-Fi
.
2.
Touch the
OFF/ON
button to turn Wi-Fi ON
or
OFF .