Wi-Fi
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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
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Access the Mobile Hotspot tutorial for information on connecting via a hotspot or tethering.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Access Wi-Fi
• Connect to a Wi-Fi network
• Access Wi-Fi options
• Connect to a hidden network
• Quickly Turn Wi-Fi On or Off

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. From the home screen, press the OK button to access the Apps tray, then press the navigation keys to highlight the Settings app. Press the OK button to select. 

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2. Press the navigation keys to navigate to Wireless & networks, then press the OK button to select Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.

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Connect to a Wi-Fi network

If Wi-Fi is disabled, press the Left Menu key to select Turn on to enable Wi-Fi services. When Wi-Fi is enabled, press the navigation keys to highlight the the desired Wi-Fi network, then press the OK button to select and establish a connection.

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

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Access Wi-Fi options

REFRESH NETWORK LIST: The Available Networks screen will automatically refresh to update the Wi-Fi network list.

FORGET NETWORK: Press the navigation keys to highlight the desired network, then press the OK button to select View. Press the Left Menu key to select Forget.

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Connect to a hidden network

1. From the Wi-Fi screen, press the Right Menu key to select Options. Press the navigation keys to highlight Add Wi-Fi, then press the OK button.

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2. Use the keypad to enter the network credentials, then press the OK button to select Connect.

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 Right Menu key to select Shortcuts to access Quick Settings. Press the navigation keys to highlight the wifi Wi-Fi icon, then press the OK button 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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