124Section 7: ConnectionsWi-FiWi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that providesaccess to local area networks.Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Finetwork. Wi-Fi networks can be Open (unsecured), orSecured (requiring you to provide login credentials).Your phone supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi protocols.Turning Wi-Fi on or OffWhen you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone automaticallysearches for available, in-range “hotspots” [also termedWAPs (Wireless Access Points)].Turning Wi-Fi on1. From the top of the Home screen, sweep your fingerdownward to display the Notifications screen.2. At the top of the Notifications screen, touch Wi-Fito turn Wi-Fi on.Turning Wi-Fi off1. From the Home screen, touch Menu ➔Settings ➔ ➔ Wi-Fi.2. Touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to turn it off.Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network1. Turn Wi-Fi on. Your phone scans for available hotspotsand pops-up a list of any it finds.2. To connect to a hotspot, touch it on the pop-up list.• If the Wi-Fi network is open, you will be automaticallyconnected.• If the Wi-Fi network is secured, enter the password atthe prompt to connect.ConnectionsConnections
