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Getting Notified of Open Networks
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On
position.
3. Tap
.
4. Slide the Network notification switch to the On
position.
When Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone
detects an open Wi-Fi network. Switch off this option to turn off notifications.
Adding a Wi-Fi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID)
or when you are out of range.
To connect to a secured network, get the security details from the network's
administrator first.
1. Press the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On
position.
3. At the bottom of the available Wi-Fi networks, tap Add network.
4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security or other network
configuration details.
5. Tap SAVE.
Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network
You can make your phone forget the details of a Wi-Fi network that you
added—for example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it automatically
or if it is a network that you no longer use.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On
position.
3. Tap
> Saved networks.
4. Tap the Wi-Fi network name and then tap FORGET.
Connecting to a WPS Network
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy to add your phone
to access points that support WPS.
You can use one of the following methods to connect your phone to a
wireless network using WPS.
Method one: WPS button (Recommended)
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On
position.
3. Tap
> Advanced > WPS Push Button.
4. Press the WPS button on the wireless router and the access point will
recognize your phone and add it to the network.
Method two: PIN
1. Press the Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On
position.
3. Tap > Advanced > WPS Pin Entry.
4. The WPS PIN displays on the screen. Enter the PIN into the access point's
setup page.
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