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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet
access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router
and your surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access
point, or “hotspot.” Some access points are open and you can simply
connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other security
features, so you must configure your phone so it can connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery.
The following Status Bar icon indicates your Wi-Fi status.
Connected to the fastest networks
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 static IP address and
other advanced settings, press the Menu Key and touch Advanced.
See “Advanced Wi-Fi settings screen” on page 243.

To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network

1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key .
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3 Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
• List of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured networks
are indicated by a lock icon.
• If the phone finds a network that you have connected to
previously, it automatically connects to it.