Palm Wi-Fi Card Setting up a Wi-Fi connection, Connecting to a network that broadcasts its name

Using Your Palm® Wi-Fi®Card with the Treo™ 700w Smartphone CHAPTER 1

Setting up a Wi-Fi connection

Some Wi-Fi networks are known as open networks because they broadcast their name (SSID) and do not require a password. Other Wi-Fi networks broadcast their name but do require a password. Networks that do not broadcast their name are known as closed networks. Follow the instructions for the type of network you want to connect to.

The title bar on your smartphone displays an icon to show Wi-Fi connection status.

Icon Status

Wi-Fi card not inserted.

Wi-Fi card inserted, no network connection

Wi-Fi card inserted, network connection made. When the arrows in the icon are moving, a network connection is being attempted.

Connecting to a network that broadcasts its name

Wi-Fi networks in public places often broadcast their network name. Your smartphone automatically attempts to detect some network settings, so you can connect to this type of network with minimal configuration.

1.Wake up your smartphone’s screen.

2.Insert the Wi-Fi card into the expansion card slot.

3.If the Multiple Networks Detected dialog box appears, select the network you want to connect to.

» Key Term

SSID The name that identifies a Wi-Fi network. If a network does not broadcast its SSID, you must get the SSID from the network administrator in order to connect to the network.

Tip

See the User Guide for your smartphone for instructions on waking up the screen.

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