Connections

Operating modes

each other through a WLAN access point device, or

 

There are two operating modes in WLAN:

 

infrastructure and ad hoc.

 

The infrastructure operating mode allows two kinds of

 

communication: wireless devices are connected to

 

wireless devices are connected to a wired LAN through

 

a WLAN access point device.

 

In the ad hoc operating mode, devices can send and

 

receive data directly with each other.

Connection manager

Active data connections

 

Press

, and select Tools > Connectivity > Conn.

 

mgr.

> Active data connections.

 

In the active data connections view, you can see the

 

open data connections:

 

data calls

 

packet data connections

 

WLAN connections

 

 

Note: The actual invoice for calls and services

 

from your service provider may vary, depending on

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network features, rounding off for billing, taxes, and

so forth.

To end a connection, select Options > Disconnect. To close all open connections, select Options > Disconnect all.

To view the details of a connection, select Options > Details.

Available WLAN networks

Press

, and select Tools > Connectivity > Conn.

mgr.

> Available WLAN networks.

The available WLAN view shows a list of WLANs within range, their network mode (infrastructure or ad hoc), and signal strength indicator. is shown for networks with encryption, and if your device has an active connection in the network.

To view the details of a network, select Options > Details.

To create an internet access point in a network, select Options > Define access point.

Bluetooth connectivity

About Bluetooth connectivity

You can make a wireless connection to other combatible devices, such as mobile phones, computers, headsets, and car kits, with Bluetooth connectivity.

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