User Guide

Wi-Fi technology

To allow your BlackBerry® device to connect to the Wi-Fi network again, highlight the Wi-Fi® profile and press the Menu key. Click Enable.

Turn off the prompt that appears for hotspots and Wi-Fi networks that you connect to manually

If a known hotspot requires you to log in manually or if you have saved a Wi-Fi® profile with the Connection Mode option set to Manual, you can turn off the prompt that appears when one of those networks becomes available. If you turn off the prompt, a red star still appears beside the Wi-Fi indicator at the top of the Home screen when you are within range.

1.On the Home screen, click the Manage Connections icon.

2.Click Wi-Fi Options.

3.Clear the Prompt me when Manual connection or login is required check box.

Advanced Wi-Fi connection settings

Change a Wi-Fi profile

1.On the Home screen, click the Manage Connections icon.

2.Click Wi-Fi Options.

3.Highlight a Wi-Fi® profile.

4.Press the Menu key.

5.Click Edit.

6.Change the Wi-Fi profile options.

7.Press the Menu key.

8.Click Save.

Connection options for Wi-Fi profiles

Name:

Type a name for the Wi-Fi® profile.

SSID:

Type the Wi-Fi network name.

Band type:

Set the Wi-Fi network type. If you do not know the network type, do not change this field.

Connection Mode (Automatic):

Set whether your BlackBerry® device automatically connects to the Wi-Fi network when it is available.

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