How does my phone connect to a Wi-Fi network?

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide internet access at distances of up to about 300 feet, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.

To use Wi-Fi, you need to connect to a wireless access point, or “hotspot.” Some hotspots are open and you can connect to them easily. But others implement security features which require more steps to connect. For example: digital certifications, passwords or other ways to ensure that only authorized users can connect.

Turn on Wi-Fi by following these steps:

• Touch “Settings” icon from Home screen or under main menu
• Touch Wi-Fi
• Turn the switch to “On” position, the device will scan for available networks and display the names.

*Secured networks are indicated with a lock icon.

*If the device finds a network that you connected to previously, it connects to it.

• Touch a network name to see more details or connect to it.

Enter a password or other credentials to connect network.