When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network.

When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to connect to the network. Enter the password and tap Connect. You can use the show password option to display the password as you enter it.

To manually add a new network connection:

1.Tap Add Wi-Fi network.

2.Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wi-Fi network.

3.Tap the Security field and select a security option. This must match the current security setting on your target network.

If you're adding a network secured by a password, enter it in the Password field.

4.Tap Save to store the new information and connect to the Wi-Fi network.

Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless you reset your phone back to its factory default settings.

To manually scan for a Wi-Fi network:

1.Press and tap > Settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Tap Scan.

Check the Wireless Network Status

The following information is designed to help you check your wireless connection.

1.Press and tap > Settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Tap the wireless network that the phone is currently connected to. You will see a message box showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and other details.

Note: If you want to remove the phone’s wireless network settings, tap Forget on this window. You will need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless network.

3.The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Wi-Fi is connected and active.

Wi-Fi active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).

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