Connecting to Networks and Devices

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Adding a Wi-Fi Network

You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID) or add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of range.

To connect to a secured network, you first need to get the security details from the network’s administrator.

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Slide the Wi-Fiswitch to the ON position.

3.Tap .

4.Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security or other network configuration details.

5.Tap Save.

Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network

You can make your phone forget the details of a Wi-Fi network that you added—for example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use.

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Slide the Wi-Fiswitch to the ON position.

3.Tap the Wi-Fi network name and then tap Forget.

Connecting to a WPS Network

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature that makes it easy to add your phone to access points that support WPS.

You can use one of the following two methods to connect your phone to a wireless network using WPS.

Method One: WPS Button

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Slide the Wi-Fiswitch to the ON position.

3.Tap .

4.Press the WPS button on the access point and the access point will recognize your phone and add it to the network.

Method Two: PIN Entry

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Slide the Wi-Fiswitch to the ON position.

3.Press the Menu Key > WPS Pin Entry.

4.The WPS PIN displays on the screen. Enter the PIN into the access point’s setup page.

After entering the PIN, your phone automatically finds the access point and configures the connection.

NOTE: For detailed information about the WPS feature of the access point, please refer to its user documents.

Adjusting Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Press the Menu Key > Advanced to adjust the following settings.

Network notification: Get notifications in the Status Bar when Wi-Fi is on and an open network is available.

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Choose whether or not to keep Wi-Fi on in Sleep mode.

Scanning always available: Let Google’s location service and other apps scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is on.

Avoid AP without Internet: Only use a Wi-Fi network when the Internet connection is good.

Install certificates: Check the install address.

Wi-Fi optimization: Check to minimize battery usage when Wi-Fi is on.

MAC address: Check the MAC address.

IP address: Check the phone’s IP address.

DLNA auto-IP:Enable auto IP for use of DLNA features.

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed.

Turning Bluetooth On/Off

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Bluetooth.

2.Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON or OFF position.

When Bluetooth is on, the icon will appear in the Status Bar.

Changing the Device Name

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Bluetooth.

2.Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON position if Bluetooth is off.

3.Press the Menu Key > Rename phone.

4.Edit the name and tap Rename.

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ZTE Z797C user manual Connecting to Bluetooth Devices