Blackberry 2.0.1 manual Wi-FiNetwork Options, Description

User Guide Connections

Wi-FiNetwork Options

For most Wi-Fi networks, you won't need to change the network options. If you're having trouble connecting or if you need to connect manually, you can set the network options yourself.

The options available depend on the type of network you're connecting to. To find out what settings to use, if you're connecting to a home network, see the information that came with your wireless router; if you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network, talk to your administrator; if you're connecting to a hotspot, see the information provided about the hotspot or talk to an employee at the hotspot who might have details about how to connect.

Option	Description
Name	Enter the name that you want to see in your list of saved Wi-Fi networks.
SSID	If the Wi-Fi network is hidden, type the SSID (the name the network uses to
	identify itself). Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet uses this name to find the
	network.
Hidden SSID	If the Wi-Fi network is hidden, select this check box. Hidden networks don't
	appear in the list of available networks.
Security Type	Set the security type that the Wi-Fi network supports.
Security Sub Type	If you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network, set the security subtype that
	the Wi-Fi network uses.
VPN Profiles	To use a VPN Profile when connecting to this network, select the profile you
	want to use. For more information, see the Security section of the help.
Automatically Obtain IP Address	Clear this check box if you need to manually specify an IP address for your
	tablet. When you clear this check box, additional options appear. To find out
	what information to enter, talk to your administrator.
Enable IPv6	Set whether the network uses the IPv6 protocol.
Use HTTP Proxy	Select this check box if you want to connect to a proxy server. When you select
	this check box, additional options appear. To find out what options to use, see
	the information provided for the proxy server.
Allow inter-access point handover	If the network spans multiple access points, set whether your tablet should
	remain connected when you move from one access point to another.
CA Certificate	If necessary, set the root certificate that your tablet should use to verify that it's
	connecting to the correct Wi-Fi network. If the network requires a certificate, you

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