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Wi-Fi Status Icons

The Wi-Fi icon on your Today screen indicates the status of the Wi-Fi feature.

The Wi-Fi feature on your smartphone is turned on, but you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network.

You have a Wi-Fi notification waiting. For example, if Wi-Fi is turned on and you are not within range of a preferred network, you can tap this icon to view available networks.

Your smartphone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you are actively in the process of connecting or you are connected and are transmitting data.

Connecting to an Open Network

You can connect to an open network or to a secure network for which you have already set up a connection. If you have access to multiple Wi-Fi networks, you can select which network you want to connect to.

Note

The WEP (wired equivalent privacy) encryption method is enabled by default and may interfere with your ability to connect to a network that broadcasts its name. See “Connecting to a Secure Network” on page 207 to learn how to disable WEP encryption.

1.Press Wi-Fi on the side of your smartphone. What happens next depends on the state of Wi-Fi before you pressed the button:

■Wi-Fi was already on: Your smartphone scans for available networks and automatically connects when possible. If your device does not automatically connect and the Configure Wireless Networks screen appears, highlight the network you want, and press Connect (left softkey).

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