Nokia E66 manual Modem, 120, Before you can use your device as a modem

Connectivity

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Connectivity

If WLAN scanning is off and you are not connected to any WLAN, WLAN scanning off is displayed on the home screen. To set scanning on and search for available WLANs, scroll to the row showing the status, and press the scroll key.

To start a search for available WLANs, scroll to the row showing the status, press

the scroll key, and select Search for WLAN. To set WLAN scanning off, scroll to the row showing the status, press the scroll key, and select Switch WLAN scan off.

When Start Web browsing or Use for is selected, the WLAN wizard automatically creates an access point for the selected WLAN. The

access point can also be used with other applications requiring WLAN connection.

If you select a secured WLAN, you are asked to enter the relevant passcodes. To connect to a hidden network, you must enter the correct service set identifier (SSID).

To use the found WLAN for a net call connection, scroll to the row showing the status, and press the scroll key. Select Use for, the desired net call service, and the WLAN to be used.

Modem

Select Menu > Connectivity > Modem. Together with a compatible computer, you can use your device as a modem to connect to the web, for example.

Before you can use your device as a modem

•You need an appropriate data communications software on your computer, such as Nokia PC Suite. For more information, see the Nokia PC Suite guide.

•You must subscribe to the appropriate network services from your service provider or internet service provider.

•You must have the appropriate drivers installed on your computer. You must install drivers for the cable connection, and you may need to install or update Bluetooth or infrared drivers.

To connect the device to a compatible computer using infrared, press the scroll key. Make sure the infrared ports of the device and computer are directly facing each other with no obstacles between them.

To connect your device to a computer using Bluetooth wireless technology, initiate the connection from the computer. To activate Bluetooth in your device, select Menu > Connectivity > Bluetooth and select Bluetooth > On.

If you use a cable to connect your device to a computer, initiate the connection from the computer.