Connections 175
Manually Add a New Network Connection
1. Tap
Add Wi-Fi network
.
2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your
Wireless Access Point).
3. Tap the
Security
field and select a security
option. This must match the current
security setting on your target WAP.
4. Enter your WAP’s password if the WAP is
secure.
5. Tap
Save
to store the new information and
connect to the target WAP.
Note:
No prompt to enter the WAP key displays if
this is the second time to connect to a
previously accessed or secured wireless
network. The WAP key is required when the
device is reset using factory default
settings.
Deactivating Wi-Fi
1. Press ➔ and then tap
(
Settings
) ➔
Wireless and network
➔
Wi-Fi
settings
.
2. Tap the
Wi-Fi
field to deactivate the
feature. The checkmark grays.
– or –
Activate and Deactiavte Wi-Fi from the
Notification bar.
Note:
Use of wireless data connections such as
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can reduce battery life
and use times.
Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network
1. Press ➔ and then tap
(
Settings
) ➔
Wireless and network
➔
Wi-Fi
settings
.
2. Press and then tap
Scan
.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection
status:
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected,
active, and communicating with a
Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Displays when Wi-Fi is active and
there is an available open wireless
network.
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you
to set up many of the device’s Wi-Fi services,
including:
•
Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy
•
Viewing the device’s MAC Address
•
Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP