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Wi-Fi

Turn Wi-Fi on or off, connect to a Wi-Fi network, and remove a Wi-Fi network.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to:

• Access Wi-Fi
• Connect to a Wi-Fi network
• Access Wi-Fi options
• Connect to a hidden network

When connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi icon Wi-Fi connected icon will be displayed in the Notification bar.


Note: Data transmitted over a Wi-Fi network does not count toward your AT&T data plan, and will not be billed. When using the AT&T network, data rates apply.



Access Wi-Fi

1. Press the OK key to access the Apps tray, then press the navigational buttons to highlight the Settings app. Press the OK key to select. 

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2. From the Network & Connectivity tab, press the down button to highlight Wi-Fi, then press the OK key to select.

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Connect to a Wi-Fi network

1. If Wi-Fi is disabled, with On highlighted, press the OK key to enable Wi-Fi services. When Wi-Fi is enabled, press the down button to highlight Available networks, then press the OK key to select.

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2. Press the up or down button to highlight the the desired Wi-Fi network, then press the OK key to select and establish a connection.

Note: If connecting to a secure network, press the down button to highlight the Password field, then use the keypad to enter the Wi-Fi password. Press the right menu button to select Connect. Secure networks will display with a Lock icon.

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Wi-Fi options

REFRESH NETWORK LIST: From the Available Networks screen, press the right menu button to select Rescan to refresh the Wi-Fi network list.

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FORGET NETWORK: With the desired network highlighted, press the OK key. Press the left menu button to select Forget. 

Note: Select the right menu button to confirm. 

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Connect to a hidden network

1. From the Wi-Fi screen, press the down button to highlight Advanced settings, then press the OK key to select Manage networks.

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2. Press the down button to highlight Join Hidden Network, then press the OK key to select. 

Note: When connecting to a hidden network, you will be prompted to enter the network SSID, security type, and password (if necessary) to continue.

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Quickly Turn Wi-Fi On or Off

From the home screen, press the up button to access Quick Settings. Press the navigational buttons to highlight the wifi Wi-Fi icon, then press the OK key to turn on or off as desired. 

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Tips


OPTIMIZE BATTERY LIFE: Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. View Optimize Battery Life for more information.

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