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Section 6: Connections
Your device includes features to connect to the internet and
to other devices.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides
access to local area networks, and to other Wi-Fi Direct
devices.
Wi-Fi networks, or Access Points (WAPs) can be Open
(unsecured), or Secured (requiring you to provide login
credentials). Your device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
By default, your device will notify you of nearby Wi-Fi
networks when you launch a high data usage application.
You can also configure your device to automatically connect
to known Wi-Fi networks when you launch a high data usage
application. To configure these and other Wi-Fi settings, refer
to
Settings > Wireless and networks > Wi-Fi
.

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings

Configure your device’s Wi-Fi settings. For more information,
see “Wi-Fi settings” on page72.

Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn
Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for
available, in-range Wi-Fi networks.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Settings
.
2. Touch
Wi-Fi
.
Tip:
To quickly access Wi-Fi settings from any screen, touch
the right side of the
System bar
to display Quick Settings,
then touch
Wireless network available
.