User Guide

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To manually add your new network connection:
䡲 Touch Add Wi-Fi network.
䡲 Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your
Wireless Access Point.
䡲 Tap the Security field and select a security option.
This must match the current security setting on
your target WAP.
䡲 If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s
password. The
show password option, reveals the
password as you type it vs only showing asterisks
(****).
䡲 Tap Save to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.
To manually scan for a Wi-Fi network:
1. Press > and tap >
Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings.
2. Press and tap Scan.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status
at a glance:
– Wi-Fi is connected and active.
– Wi-Fi active but there is a communication
issue with the target Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
Using the Wi-Fi Settings Menu
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set
up many of your device’s Wi-Fi service, including:
䢇 Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy
䢇 Viewing your device’s MAC Address
䢇 Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP
Note: When you select an open network, you will be
automatically connected to the network.
Note: The next time your device connects to a previously
accessed or secured wireless network, you are not
prompted to enter the WAP key again, unless you reset
your device back to its factory default settings.
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