Blackberry PRD-38548-002, PRD-38548-003, PRD-38548-001 manual Connections, Wi-Fi, Tap Connect

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User Guide

Connections

Connections

Wi-Fi

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

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Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet can connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi®. Public Wi-Fi networks are available in many public places, such as libraries, airports, hotels, coffee shops, and so on. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your tablet saves the network and connects to it automatically the next time you're within range.

1.On the Status bar, tap > Wi-Fi.

2.Tap the network you want to connect to.

To only see networks that don't require a password, in the Networks drop-down list, select Open Networks.

3.If necessary, type the network password.

4.Tap Connect.

Connect using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button	Tap	> Wi-Fi >Use WPS > Press WPS Button on Router. On
	your Wi-Fi router, press the button. On your tablet, tap Start.

Connect using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN code	Tap	> Wi-Fi >Use WPS > Enter PIN into Router > Start. On
	the administration screen for your Wi-Fi router, type the PIN
	displayed.

Connect manually	If you want to connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network or save the
	settings for a network that's not currently available, you can
	connect manually.
	Tap	> Wi-Fi> Connect Manually. Type the name of the
	network. If the network is hidden, select Hidden SSID. Select
	the security type and specify any additional information. Tap
	Connect to connect now or tap Save to save without
	connecting.

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