Are there different kinds of Wi-Fi networks?

There are two types of Wi-Fi networks.

Open networks: These networks broadcast their name (SSID) and do not require you to enter a password or other settings. To learn how to connect to an open network for the first time, see Connect to a new open network.

Secure networks: These networks may broadcast their name, but at the very least, they require you to enter a password that you get from an administrator (who may be, for example, the librarian or the person behind the counter at the coffee shop). You may also have to get other network settings from the system administrator. To learn how to connect to a secure network for the first time, see Connect to a new secure network.

To connect to either type of network after the first time, see Connect to a previously used network.

Turn Wi-Fi on/off

Wi-Fi is turned on by default. Do one of the following to turn it off or on:

•Open Wi-Fi and tap On or Off.

•From any screen: Open the connection menu in the top right-hand corner of the screen, tap Wi-Fiand tap Turn on Wi-Fior Turn off Wi-Fi.

*Tap the icons in this corner or drag your finger down across the icons.

If your smartphone finds the network you want, tap the network name to connect to it. Otherwise, see Connect to a new open network and Connect to a new secure network.

Connect to a new open network

For an explanation of open networks, see Are there different kinds of Wi-Fi networks?

1Open Wi-Fi .

2Make sure Wi-Fi is on (see Turn Wi-Fi on/off).

3Do one of the following:

• If the network you want is displayed, tap the network name.

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