Connections 119
Wi-Fi
About 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 the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi protocol.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
For more information about configuring your device’s Wi-Fi
settings, see
“Wi-Fi settings”
on page 168.
Finding Wi-Fi Networks
You can have your device automatically notify you of available
networks. For more information, refer to
“Wi-Fi settings”
on
page 168.
Turning 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).
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off (deactivated).
Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover and connect to
compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
Turning Wi-Fi On:
1.
From any screen, sweep your finger downward from the
top to display the Notification Panel.
2.
Tap
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On.
– or –
1.
From a Home screen, tap
(
Apps
)
➔
(
Settings
)
➔
Wireless and networks
➔
Wi-Fi settings
.
2.
Tap
Wi-Fi
to activate the feature. A checkmark indicates
that Wi-Fi is active. The device scans for available in-range
wireless networks and displays them under Wi-Fi networks
on the same screen.