Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Services 116Bluetooth and Wi-FiConnecting a Virtual Serial Port DeviceThe port you selected above can now be used in other applications available on yourOmnia. For example, you can choose the port for communication when using a BluetoothGPS application.ActiveSync via Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyTo use ActiveSync® via Bluetooth wireless technology, you need to configure the settingsfor both your PC and your Omnia. For more information, refer to "Synchronization" onpage 119.About Wi-FiWi-Fi is wireless networking that provides access to local area networks without usingnetwork cabling, and it is faster and has a greater range than Bluetooth wirelesstechnology. Wi-Fi can achieve connection speeds of up to 11Mbps, which easily allowsyou to share large files or quickly surf the internet with your Omnia.Note: Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) is a WLAN based on the 802.11 protocol, which transmitsand receives in the 2.4 GHz frequency ISM band. Your Omnia supports the 802.11b/gprotocol stack.Note: The Omnia may not be operable with all wireless access points.Wi-Fi allows you to:• Access the internet• Access your corporate network• Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling• Send and receive email quicklyEnabling Wi-FiTo turn Wi-Fi on in your Omnia, follow these steps:1. From the Today screen, drag and drop the Wireless Manager widgetonto the Today screen.2. Tap the Wi-Fi off button. The button changes to Wi-Fi on.Automatically Connecting to a NetworkIf one or more networks are present, the Wi-Fi screen icon appears in the Title Bar ofthe Today Screen.
