From any screen: Open the system menu in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap Wi-Fi, and 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 device 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.

If the network you want is not displayed, tap Join network and enter the network name. Make sure Open is displayed in the Security field, and then tap Connect.

TIP You can also open Wi-Fi by opening the system menu, tapping Wi-Fi, and tapping Wi-Fi Preferences.

Connect to a new secure network

For an explanation of secure 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, enter your Username and/or Password, and tap Sign In. You’re done.

If the network you want is not displayed, tap Join network and enter the network name. Follow steps 4 to 7.

4Tap the Security field, and then tap the network type: Open, WPA-personal, WEP, or Enterprise.

5Tap Connect.

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