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ÂÂConnecting to the Internet

This tablet can utilize Wi-Fi data networks to connect to the Internet.

—— Wireless Wi-Fi technology can provide Internet access at distances of over 300 feet; however, this distance can be affected by your surrounding environment and Wi-Fi router.

Requirements

Please refer to your wireless router’s documentation for

In order to connect to the Internet, you will need either of

help, or ask your network administrator for details.

 

the following:

You may encounter open Wi-Fi networks, or “hot

A wireless router or access point with a broad-

spots.” These networks are usually configured

band Internet connection

so that you can simply connect to them without

The wireless router must support Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connec-

needing to know its settings; the tablet will ob-

tain all the information it needs from the router

tions. If the router supports 802.11n, make sure that it has

automatically.

been configured to acc qept 802.11b/g connections as well.

 

A minimum connection speed of 64 Kbps is rec-

 

ommended. Faster speeds will enable a better

 

Internet experience.

 

You will need to know the name of your network (SSID),

 

as well as the password or other credentials if your

 

network is secured. These settings can usually be found

 

on the administration webpage of your wireless router.

 

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