Setting the network mode
About this task
You can set the network mode to Ethernet or Wi-Fi. You do not need to perform this procedure if
your phone is configured to connect to Ethernet or a specific Wi-Fi network.
Before you begin
Ensure that the system administrator gave you access to perform this task.
Procedure
1. Press Main menu.
2. Scroll to Settings, and press Select.
3. Scroll to Network, and press Select.
4. Scroll to Network mode.
The Network mode setting shows the following options:
• Ethernet: To connect to an Ethernet network.
• Wi-Fi: To connect phone to a Wi-Fi network.
5. Press one of the following:
• Toggle
• Right arrow key
• Left arrow key
6. When Network mode displays Wi-Fi, the following lines are shown on the Phone screen:
• SSID: The name of the Wi-Fi network that the phone is either currently connected to, or
will attempt to connect to if you start the connection process.
• Wi-Fi network: Scroll to this line and press Select to view the list of Wi-Fi networks.
7. After selecting the network mode, press Save.
8. When you switch Network mode from Ethernet to Wi-Fi, see “Connecting to a Wi-Fi
network” section.
9. When you switch Network mode from Wi-Fi to Ethernet , press Save.
10. When the phone prompts for permission to restart, press OK.
Press Cancel to go back to previous step.
Related links
Setting the network configuration on page 117
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network on page 118
Customization
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