Motorola MOTOXT897 Wi-Fi Hotspot, Turn Wi-Fi On or Off, Wi-Fi Search and Connect, Wi-Fi Modes

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off

Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi network.

nTouch Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. Drag the Wi-Fi power switch to the right to turn it on, drag it to the left to turn it off.

Note: To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi power when not in use.

Tip: You can turn off Wi-Fi notifications. Touch Menu > Advanced and uncheck the boxes next to Show Reminders or Network notification.

Wi-Fi Search and Connect

To find networks in your range, follow the instructions below.

1.Touch Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Turn on Wi-Fi to scan for available networks. If Wi-Fi is already on, touch . Your phone lists the networks it finds within range.

Tip: To see your phone’s MAC address or other Wi-Fi details, touch Menu > Advanced.

3.Touch a network to connect.

4.If necessary, enter Network SSID, Security, and Wireless password, and touch Connect. When your phone is connected to the network, the wireless indicator appears in the status bar.

Tip: When you are in range and Wi-Fi is on, you will automatically reconnect to available networks you’ve connected to before.

Wi-Fi Modes

For those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes 802.11 b, g, n.

Wi-Fi Hotspot

You can set up your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient internet access for up to eight other Wi-Fi enabled devices.

Note: You need to subscribe to Wi-Fi hotspot service to use this feature. Contact Sprint for details.

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