User Guide
Option Description
Security Sub Type If you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network, set the security subtype that
the Wi-Fi network uses.
VPN Profiles To use a VPN Profile when connecting to this network, select the profile you
want to use. For more information, see the Security section of the help.
Automatically Obtain IP Address Clear this checkbox if you need to manually specify an IP address for your tablet.
When you clear this checkbox, additional options appear. To find out what
information to enter, talk to your administrator.
Enable IPv6 Set whether the network uses the IPv6 protocol.
Use HTTP Proxy Select this checkbox if you want to connect to a proxy server. When you select
this checkbox, additional options appear. To find out what options to use, see
the information provided for the proxy server.
Allow inter-access point handover If the network spans multiple access points, set whether your tablet should
remain connected when you move from one access point to another.
CA Certificate If necessary, set the root certificate that your tablet should use to verify that it's
connecting to the correct Wi-Fi network. If the network requires a certificate, you
need to transfer it to your tablet before you can connect. For more information,
talk to your administrator.
Client Certificate If necessary, set the authentication certificate that your tablet should use to
connect to the Wi-Fi network. If the network requires a certificate, you need to
transfer it to your tablet before you can connect. For more information, talk to
your administrator.
I can't connect to a Wi-Fi network
Try one of the following actions:
•
On the status bar, tap and verify that the switch is set to On.
• The connection might have timed out. Try connecting again.
• Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet might be too far away from the wireless access point or wireless router to connect.
Move your tablet closer and try connecting again.
• Verify that you're in a Wi-Fi coverage area. If you're connecting to a home network, see if other wireless devices are able
to connect. If you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network or a hotspot, talk to your administrator or an employee
at the hotspot.
• The wireless connection may not be strong enough to display any content. Move closer to the router, or switch to a
network with a stronger signal.
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