HTC Jetstream manual About connection widgets, Connecting to a virtual private network VPN

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Checking the wireless network status

1.From the Home screen, tap > Settings.

2.Tap Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.

3.Tap the wireless network that HTC Jetstream is currently connected to.

A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and more.

If you want to remove the settings for this network, tap Forget. If you want to reconnect to a wireless network that you have removed, you'll need to choose the wireless network from the list of available Wi-Fi networks again. If it is a secured wireless network, you'll need to enter the wireless network credentials again.

Connecting to another Wi-Fi network

1.From the Home screen, tap > Settings.

2.Tap Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

3.To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, tap > Scan.

4.Tap another Wi-Fi network to connect to it.

Setting when to disconnect from a Wi-Fi network

You can specify when to switch between Wi-Fi and data connections.

1.From the Home screen, tap > Settings.

2.Tap Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.

3.Tap Wi-Fi disconnect policy, and then choose the policy you want.

About connection widgets

Add the Mobile Network and Wi-Fi widgets or the Data Dashboard widget to the Home screen to make it faster for you to turn on or off these connections. Tap the widget or icon on the dashboard to turn the connection on or off.

Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN)

Add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.

Depending on the type of VPN you’re using at work, you may be asked to enter your login credentials and install security certificates before you can connect to your