HTC G2 To receive notifications when open networks are in range

70 Connecting to networks and devices
User’s Guide T-Mobile G2
5If the network is open, you are prompted to confirm that you want
to connect to that network by touching Connect.
OR
If the network is secured, you’re prompted to enter a password or
other credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details.)
6When you’re connected to a network, you can touch its name in
the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, security,
address, and related settings.
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network
address and other information it needs from the network, using the
DHCP protocol. To configure the phone with a fixed IP address and
other advanced settings, press Menu and touch Advanced. See
“Advanced Wi-Fi settings screen” on page 315.
To receive notifications when open networks are in range
By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status
bar when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network.
1Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s off.
2In the Wi-Fi settings screen, check Network notification.
You can uncheck this option to stop receiving notifications.