User's Manual

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2.
Highlight the Add New Network Create Manually option and press the Select soft key.
3. Type your desired profile name for the network.
4. Press the
Down
key to highlight the
SSID
option.
Enter the new network's
SSID:
option.
The SSID (Service Set Identifier), is the actual name of the wireless network, not the profile name you entered.
The profile name is simply a name to help you keep track of which network is which. The SSID is a key piece
of information needed to locate and connect to a wireless network.
5. Press the Down key to highlight the
Security type
option. Press the Left or Right key to set to
Key none
,
WEP
64 bit
,
WEP 128 bit
,
WPA-PSK
, or
WPA2-PSK
. The Key field only becomes active if you choose an option other
than
None
.
Note:
The Security Type refers to the particular security protocol being used for a specific wireless network. WPA is the current security
standard for wireless networks and is recommended by T-Mobile. WEP is an older, and less robust security standard, but it
provides wider compatibility.
6. Press the
Down
key to highlight the
Key:
option. For information on the key required, see “Use Get Security
Key” on page 35.