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8.1 Ways of Connecting to the Internet
Your device’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your
corporate network at work through one of the following connections:
• Wi-Fi
• GPRS, 3G or EDGE
• Dial-up
Note You can also add and set up the following connections:
•
VPN: A VPN connection is used to access your corporate network by using an
existing Internet connection.
•
Proxy: A Proxy connection is used to access the Internet using an existing
connection to your corporate or WAP network.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters).
To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.
Note The availability and range of your device’s Wi-Fi signal depends on the number,
infrastructure, and other objects through which the signal passes.
To turn Wi-Fi on and off
1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab.
2.
On the Settings screen, tap Communications > Wi-Fi to enable/disable the
wireless function.
When enabled, the On indicator is activated and available wireless networks
will be detected.
To connect to a wireless network
After Wi-Fi is turned on, your device scans for available wireless networks in your
area.