136 Internet
8.1 Ways of Connecting to the Internet
Your device’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your
corporate network at work through one of the following connections:
• Wi-Fi
• GPRS or EDGE
• Dial-up
Note You can also add and set up the following connections:
• VPN: A VPN connection is used to access your corporate network by using an
existing Internet connection.
• Proxy: A Proxy connection is used to access the Internet using an existing
connection to your corporate or WAP network.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters).
To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.
Note The availability and range of your device’s Wi-Fi signal depends on the number,
infrastructure, and other objects through which the signal passes.
To turn Wi-Fi on and off
1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab.
2. On the Settings screen, tap Communications > Wi-Fi to enable/disable the
wireless function.
When enabled, the On indicator is activated and available wireless networks
will be detected.
To connect to a wireless network
After Wi-Fi is turned on, your device scans for available wireless networks in your
area.
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